Jocobbie Simpson
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans to measure student progress.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Mackillop Catholic Primary School, Catholic Ed.
Mackay, QLD
05.2023 - Current
- Providing and recording support to students with Individual Educational Plans [IEPs] for Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability [NCCD].
- Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
OSHC Educator
Mackillop Catholic Primary School (OSHC)
Mackay, QLD
06.2023 - Current
- Assisting Educators and children (ages 4-12) with indoor and outdoor activities, support to children with toileting and personal hygiene, eating and play/educational based activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, guided by ELYF to enhance learning experiences.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
OSHC Educator
Thrive Group
Launceston, TAS
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisting Educators with supervision of children (age 4-16)with indoor and outdoor activities and out of centre support.
- Assisted with toileting and personal hygiene, eating and play/educational based activities.
- Additional administration duties: coping/printing, and tiding up.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive play based learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
Teacher Assistant
Department of Education
Launceston, TAS
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Providing and recording support to students with Individual Educational Plans [IEPs] for Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability [NCCD].
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
Front Of House Wait Staff
Steve's Grill at the Centennial
Launceston, TAS
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service in a fast-paced environment.
- Accurately processed payments, including cash, credit card transactions, and splitting bills among parties when necessary.
- Collaborated with the rest of the front-of-house team during large events to ensure seamless execution of assigned responsibilities.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and prompt delivery of meals.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Received consistent positive feedback from managers regarding exceptional performance in customer service-related tasks like tableside check-ins or beverage refills.
- POS trained, cleaning, tidying, and settings, RSA and Hospitality trained.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for patrons.
Education
Certificate III in Education Support -
TasTAFE
12.2022
Graduate Certificate III in Business -
Mrael Pty Ltd.
09.2009
Grade 12 Graduate -
Mackay North State Highschool
11.2007
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent Interaction
- Play-based learning
- Student Interaction
- Safety Protocols
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Documentation And Reporting
- Education-based Learning
- Instructional support
Completed Modules and Training
- Infection Control Training- COVID 19
- Hand Hygiene
- Introduction to National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
- National Principles 1, 3, 4, & 7
- Work Health and Safety Induction Module
Technologyskills
- Windows 10 experience: Word, publisher, PowerPoint and excel and outlook.
- Calendar appointment software
- Google Drive
References
- Leonie Hiskens, Learning Support Lead
MacKillop Catholic Primary School
Mobile: 0422 102 851
Email: leonie_hiskens@rok.catholic.edu.au
- Robyn Shean, OSHC Coordinator
Amy Road Outside School Hours Care, Thrive Group,
Mobile: 0400 972 134
Email: rshean@thrivegroup.org.au
- Stephen McFelin, Owner
- Alex Coleman, 2nd In Charge
Steve's Grill
Ph: (03) 6333 4785
Email: stevesgrill@outlook.com
Volunteer Experience
- U8's Touch Football Coach- Magpies Touch Football (2023)
- TasTAFE Prac Placement student (East Tamar Primary School) (2022)
- U7's Soccer Coach- North Launceston Eagles Soccer Club (NTJSA) (2022)
- Teaching dance routines for school children's 'Rock Eisteddfod' (2008)
- Performing in Productions with local theatre companies
Certification
- Certificate III in Education Support - December 2023
- Certificate III in Business- September 2009
- Blue Card License (no. 1053134/3)
- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People License - (no. 859169948)
- Qld, Manual C Drivers License
- First Aid and CPR
- RSA Provide responsible service of alcohol (April 2022)
Performing Arts
I have been apart of the Mackay dance community for several years and have performed in local amateur musicals and sang with local bands on occasion.
I studied dance, drama and music in highschool and as of May 2024, I have began my studies persueing a career as a Music and Performing Arts teacher.
Timeline
OSHC Educator
Mackillop Catholic Primary School (OSHC)
06.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Mackillop Catholic Primary School, Catholic Ed.
05.2023 - Current
OSHC Educator
Thrive Group
12.2022 - 03.2023
Teacher Assistant
Department of Education
09.2022 - 03.2023
Front Of House Wait Staff
Steve's Grill at the Centennial
03.2022 - 04.2023
Certificate III in Education Support -
TasTAFE
Graduate Certificate III in Business -
Mrael Pty Ltd.
Grade 12 Graduate -
Mackay North State Highschool