Marie Crawford
Meadow Springs
Summary
I have 7 years’ experience working at Mandurah Baptist College and whilst there, I have undertaken the roles of Education Assistant, counsellor, and French teacher. Within these roles, I have been able to demonstrate the following skills: Providing personal and mental support and mentoring to young adults from 12 to 17 years old and the primary students aged 4 to 12 years old with diverse needs, disabilities and cultural background. Providing additional emotional, spiritual, and social support to staffs, students and parents.
Language professional skilled in teaching French with proven track record in curriculum development and student engagement. Focused on fostering collaborative environment, achieving educational goals, and adapting to changing classroom needs. Known for strong communication skills, cultural competence, and reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
French Language Teacher
Mandurah Baptist College (Primary School)
01.2022 - Current
- Provide effective classroom and behaviour management strategies and French program delivery, Pre-Primary to Year 6 students as well as catering for students from a range of background.
- Assessing the capabilities of the students and developing appropriate lesson plans and curricula.
- Engaging with students in a variety of activities outside the classroom, including House and co-curricular activities.
- Creating a positive classroom environment where students feel safe, inclusive, and comfortable expressing themselves.
- Effective communication to collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure consistency and continuity for a safe learning environment according to Work Health and Safety policy.
- Ensure compliance with MBC values, policies, and standards.
- Maintain confidentiality and personal records withing the school to ensure student safety.
- Engaging in active and continuous professional learning through AISWA.
- Developed engaging French language curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Facilitated immersive language experiences to enhance student engagement and fluency.
- Implemented assessment strategies to measure student progress and adapt teaching methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular themes into language instruction.
- Organized cultural events to promote understanding of Francophone cultures among students.
- Utilized technology tools to create interactive lessons, enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Conducted after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students to reinforce key concepts and improve overall performance.
- Prepared students for standardized exams such as the AP French Language Test by covering essential content areas thoroughly.
Learning Support Education Assistant
Mandurah Baptist College (Senior School)
, WA
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Under the direction of a teacher, support student’s learning and development by applying teaching and learning strategies to students with learning needs, disabilities, or disorders.
- Assist the classroom teacher with the monitoring and management of student behaviour.
- Implementing a range of teaching and learning strategies such as one-on-one instruction, co-operative learning, scaffolding the work, modelling and worked examples.
- Maximise learning time by keeping students on task and progress.
- Providing feedback on education and therapy programs and participating in the evaluation process relating to the students’ goal achievements.
- Assisting with marking tests and worksheets.
- Supporting and participating during school activities such as sports day, colour run, Book week, camps, UNITE.
- Assisting and supporting students during work placement.
- Small group activities: One-on-one with a particular student and/or with a group of students who need extra teaching and has learning disabilities.
- Assisting children individually to learn social skills and support student spiritually.
- Assisting teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities.
- Assisting teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans and curriculum in assigned areas.
- Assisting in French classes: Provide extra support for LOTE (Language other than English) students.
- Help students to learn to read in French, write, and speak the language.
- Help and support students to prepare for their speaking and writing tests by taking small groups out of lessons for oral and practice.
- Accompany teachers on French trips and excursions.
- Assisting with marking tests and worksheets.
- Translate English worksheets and activities into French and vice versa where needed to facilitate their new environment and safety.
Education Assistant
Meadow Springs Education Support Centre
10.2013 - 12.2019
- Assisting in delivery of education to students with English Second Language, with a wide range of disabilities including those with autism, ADHD, ADD, OS, cerebral palsy, childhood disintegrative disorder, down Syndrome, general developmental delay, Angelman’s syndrome and general intellectual disability.
- Behaviour management and emotional support.
- Sourcing and organising resources for class activities.
- Providing feedback on education and therapy programs and participating in the evaluation process relating to the students’ goal achievements.
Assistant in Nursing
Woolgoolga Retirement Village in NSW
05.2011 - 11.2012
- Assist clients with personal care including showering, dressing, toileting, grooming, and hygiene.
- Support mobility and transfers using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Assist with mealtime support including feeding, preparing meals, or monitoring intake as directed.
- Maintain accurate records and report changes in health status to nursing staff.
- Perform basic health observations such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure (if trained).
- Provide emotional and social support to clients, respecting cultural and individual needs.
- Contribute to a safe, clean, and supportive environment for clients, staff, and visitors.
- Assist in maintaining client dignity and privacy at all times.
- Adhere to infection control protocols and workplace health and safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure person-centred service delivery.
Education Assistant
Coffs Harbour Primary School
08.2010 - 11.2012
- Assisting in delivery of education to students with English Second Language especially from French background and refugee, domestic violence and general intellectual disability.
- Behaviour management and emotional support.
- Sourcing and organising resources for class activities.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and care
Certificate III - Education Support
Certificate III - Assistant in nursing
Bachelor of Education - Secondary School
Perth, WA09.2027
Diploma - Counselling
09.2019
Skills
- Interactive teaching methods
- Pedagogical strategies
- Student motivation
- Continuous professional development
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of a French Club for the school and the community.
- Supervised team of 25 education students when I went to Mongolia to teach in an orphanage for 28 days.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Gardening
- Cooking
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Hiking
- Animal Care
- Fashion and Style
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Music
- Gym Workouts
- Camping
Timeline
French Language Teacher
Mandurah Baptist College (Primary School)
01.2022 - Current
Learning Support Education Assistant
Mandurah Baptist College (Senior School)
01.2019 - 12.2021
Education Assistant
Meadow Springs Education Support Centre
10.2013 - 12.2019
Assistant in Nursing
Woolgoolga Retirement Village in NSW
05.2011 - 11.2012
Education Assistant
Coffs Harbour Primary School
08.2010 - 11.2012
Certificate III - Education Support
Certificate III - Assistant in nursing
Diploma - Counselling
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and care
Bachelor of Education - Secondary School
Training
- July 2023 2023 Child Protection Training Legal and Practical Response to Child Abuse (WA)
- July 2023 2023 Safe Sleep Practices for babies and toddlers
- June 2023 First Response Fire Safety Training
- June 2023 Food Safety
- March 2022 Many Languages – One Methodology
- May 2018 Accountable and Ethical Decision Making (Department of Education)
- August 2017 Child Protection and Abuse Prevention Education (Safe4Kids)
- September 2016 Professional Language Series (Peel Language Development School Speech & Language Service)
- August 2016 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching in the Classroom (Behaviour Tonics)
- March 2015 Positive Handling withing a Holistic Framework (Team-Teach Basic Training)
- November 2015 Child Protection and Abuse Prevention Education (Department of Education)