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Jorja Lusted

Petersham/Sydney,NSW

Summary

Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Versatile professional with several years of experience instructing students and supporting teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules, and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Nerida Bodycote
Leichhardt/Sydeny, NSW
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.

SLSO

Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt
Leichhardt, NSW
01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Supported teachers during classroom instruction by helping to maintain order among students.
  • Assisted in the development of individual learning plans tailored to each student's needs.
  • Provided additional support to students who require it such as those with special educational needs or disabilities.
  • Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
  • Provided academic advice and guidance to students.
  • Developed strategies for improving student engagement and retention rates.
  • Monitored course completion rates and identified areas of improvement.
  • Identified potential issues related to student performance or behaviour.
  • Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.

Before and After School Care Assistant

Balmain East After School Care
Balmain/Sydney , NSW
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in the preparation of nutritious snacks and meals for children attending before and after school care program.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing environment for children during their stay at the facility.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities to keep the kids engaged and entertained.
  • Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each activity or event.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior issues, and any other concerns they might have.
  • Engaged students in conversations about their day while providing emotional support when needed.
  • Encouraged positive social interactions between students by organizing group activities such as board games or arts and crafts projects.
  • Established clear rules and guidelines for acceptable behavior among participants.

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

TAFE NSW
NSW
01-2022

Warilla High School
Warilla, NSW
09-2019

Primary Education

University of Notre Dame Australia
Sydney, NSW

Skills

  • Emotional support & companionship
  • Documentation skills
  • Mobility support
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Multitasking

Certification

  • Certificate IV in Education Support.
  • Completed Department Mandatory Certificates.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Nerida Bodycote
09.2023 - Current

Before and After School Care Assistant

Balmain East After School Care
09.2022 - 08.2024

SLSO

Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt
01.2021 - 11.2024

Certificate IV in Education Support

TAFE NSW

Warilla High School

Primary Education

University of Notre Dame Australia

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