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JOANNE PATTERSON

7 Geyer Place Brockman

Summary

I am currently working as an Special Needs Educational Assistant (SNEA) here at Carnarvon Community College. I continually strived to cater for individual needs of every student. As an honest, open-minded patient and committed EA with the ability to build strong positive relationship both with my colleges and students enabling me to grow and connect on many levels.

I am an diligent SPNEA with background in supporting classroom activities and administrative tasks. Known for effectively assisting in lesson planning and student engagement. Demonstrated ability in managing classroom dynamics and providing individualized support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mainstream Teaching Assistant | Special Needs Education Assistant

Carnarvon Community College
04.2024 - Current
  • Supported students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in various classroom activities and preparation tasks.
  • Supervised and engaged students, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting student participation.
  • Assisted with individualized educational support, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to prepare lesson materials and maintain classroom organization.
  • Monitored student behaviour and implemented.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
  • Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
  • Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
  • Facilitated small group discussions to enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Mainstream EA | Canteen Manager

ST. Marys Star of the Sea Catholic School
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Dedicated Teaching Assistant with extensive experience supporting students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in mainstream education.
  • Skilled in assisting with preparation tasks, supervising classroom activities, and providing individualized support to enhance student learning and engagement.
  • Proven ability to foster a positive and productive classroom environment.
  • Additionally, experienced Canteen Manager with hands-on expertise in managing daily operations, including food preparation, inventory management, and adherence to health and safety standards.
  • Adept at multitasking and maintaining an organized, efficient service.
  • Committed to contributing effectively to educational and operational teams, with a strong track record of enhancing student experiences and ensuring smooth daily functions.

Commercial/Residential Cleaner

Carnarvon Cleaners
08.2020 - 01.2024
  • Experienced professional cleaner with a proven track record in residential and commercial cleaning.
  • Proficient in diverse tasks such as general cleaning, carpet cleaning, and vacate clean.
  • Expertise extends to building maintenance for various environments, including medical centres and school.
  • Diligent, detail-orientated, and committed to delivering high-quality cleaning services.

Bar attendant/Cleaner

Gascoyne Hotel
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Experienced in both bartending and cleaning roles.
  • Proficient in serving alcohol, handling cash transactions, taking customer orders, waitressing, and managing various housekeeping responsibilities.

Education

Completed Year 11 -

Chisholm Catholic College
01.1997

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Time Management
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Detailed - orientated and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Fatigue Management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Classroom support
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Behavior management
  • Supervising student activities
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Behavior modeling
  • Material preparation
  • Classroom preparation and maintenance
  • Small group instruction

Certification

  • Department of Education - Criminal record clearance
  • Working with Children Check, 3706270 exp 2027
  • Disability Standards for Education for Primary School Part 1,2
  • NCCD for Primary Schools
  • Trauma Informed Practice 1,2
  • DFES Work Health and Safety Inducted
  • HLTAI009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • HLTAID10 Provide basic emergency life support
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • Fatigue Management
  • White Card
  • RSA
  • Cert III Warehousing operations
  • HR License


Timeline

Mainstream Teaching Assistant | Special Needs Education Assistant

Carnarvon Community College
04.2024 - Current

Mainstream EA | Canteen Manager

ST. Marys Star of the Sea Catholic School
03.2024 - 04.2024

Commercial/Residential Cleaner

Carnarvon Cleaners
08.2020 - 01.2024

Bar attendant/Cleaner

Gascoyne Hotel
01.2020 - 01.2021

Completed Year 11 -

Chisholm Catholic College

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