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Joanne Smit

Kurunjang,VIC

Summary

Experienced and knowledgeable special education educator with a deep passion for the industry. Skilled in providing small and large group instruction to children with additional needs across diverse age groups. Committed to making a difference in education and eager to work with students at all levels. Possessing excellent skills in developing effective student strategies and closely monitoring classroom activities. Currently seeking a similar position where understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities will be highly valued.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Inclusion Officer- Sessional 4 Year Old Kindergarden

Onetree Community Services
07.2024 - Current
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • 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.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
  • Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.

Retail Sales Assistant

Woolworths Group
05.2011 - 10.2023
  • Customer service Stock replenishment Cash office banking
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.

Accounts Receivable Officer

Sterihealth Ltd
10.2005 - 10.2010
  • Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
  • Resolved valid or authorized deductions by entering credit memos.
  • Summarized receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account, verifying totals and preparing reports.
  • Performed detailed account reconciliations by preparing complete and easy-to-follow work papers explaining issues, procedures and conclusions.
  • Verified validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments and customers.
  • Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
  • Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
  • Completed daily process adjustments to maintain accuracy.
  • Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.

Education

Licences & certifications Full Drivers Licence -

School Based Education Support - Current - Educational Support

Foundation Education
Melbourne, VIC

Bachelor of Business - Marketing Management

Victoria University
Footscray, VIC
2004

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
2002

Skills

  • Resilience, Self Motivation, Team Work, Organised, Computer Literacy, Autonomy, Problem Solving, Time Management, Neat Personal Presentation, Hard Working, Respectful, Resourceful
  • Languages English, Maltese
  • Disability Awareness
  • Individualized support
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Activities Oversight
  • Special needs
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Special needs student assistance
  • Patience and empathy
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Teacher support
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom organization
  • Small group instruction
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Record preparation
  • One-to-one instruction
  • Field trip supervision
  • Behavior management
  • Alternative learning methods
  • Numeracy support
  • Materials development
  • Literacy development
  • Assessment assistance
  • Activity development
  • Student and parent relations
  • Recess monitoring
  • Class monitoring
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • CPR and first aid
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Activity implementation
  • Supervising student activities
  • Attendance tracking
  • Mentoring students
  • Early childhood education
  • Student health and safety
  • Reading and writing support
  • Creating visual displays

Timeline

Inclusion Officer- Sessional 4 Year Old Kindergarden

Onetree Community Services
07.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Assistant

Woolworths Group
05.2011 - 10.2023

Accounts Receivable Officer

Sterihealth Ltd
10.2005 - 10.2010

Licences & certifications Full Drivers Licence -

School Based Education Support - Current - Educational Support

Foundation Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing Management

Victoria University

Diploma of Hospitality Management -

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

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