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JESSICA HITCHENS

Ormeau Hills,QLD

Summary

I am an energetic and compassionate person with the ability and will to inspire and engage students. I possess a strong understanding of educational principles and effective classroom management techniques. I am dedicated to fostering positive learning environment and making meaningful impacts and positive relationships with students so they are able to strive and feel confident in their learning environment.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educator & Swim Teacher

Gullivers Coomera
01.2024 - Current
  • Swim teacher: Working with students aged 2-15 to help them gain confidence in the water and extend their knowledge and skills in regards to water safety.Managing class times, communicating with parents and students
  • After School care educator: helping create risk assessments, curriculum and organisation of vacation care programs. Supervised students from prep to grade 6 in various off-site locations.

Teacher Assistant Relief

Queensland Education Department
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Woongoolba State School: June 2024 - February 2025
  • Pimpama State School April 2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students in short periods of time by creating open communication and a safe environment for students to engage in.
  • Assisted in managing classroom behaviour inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Conducted literacy and numeracy programs in small groups and assisted teachers with providing further support and guidance for students that required the assistance.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, for the staff that I was assigned to cover so when they came back they would have knowledge of how the students progressing with their tasks.
  • Oversaw student activities in various non-classroom environments.

Education Assistant

Pimpima State School
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Supported educators in organising classroom setups. I assisted in implementing structured literacy and numeracy programs and guided students through assignment and set tasks provided by the classroom teacher. Assisted in task completion for students requiring additional support which used a student focused curriculum to promote students individual growth based of their own learning strengths.
  • Guided ESL students to enhance English proficiency and helped them to develop their social skills

Education

CHC40221 Education Support -

TAFE QLD
QLD
11.2024

Certificate IV - Christian Ministry and Theology

Assisi Catholic College
Upper Coomera
10.2022

High School Diploma -

Assisi Catholic College
01.2022

Skills

  • Negotiation and Conflict management skills
  • Complex and creative problem solving
  • Behaviour Management skills
  • First Aide and CPR
  • Manage large groups of children effectively

Certification

CHC40221 Certificate in school based education support

11237NAT Christian ministry and theology courses, like the Certificate IV

Timeline

Education Assistant

Pimpima State School
01.2025 - 04.2025

Teacher Assistant Relief

Queensland Education Department
04.2024 - 02.2025

Educator & Swim Teacher

Gullivers Coomera
01.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Assisi Catholic College

CHC40221 Education Support -

TAFE QLD

Certificate IV - Christian Ministry and Theology

Assisi Catholic College

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