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Kate Shaw

Bannockburn,VIC

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 7 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Enthusiastic teacher with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers. Currently Goal-oriented teacher aide caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Educator

Brightminds Early Learning Centre
09.2016 - 08.2022
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Brought signs of potential emotional and developmental problems in children to caregiver's attention.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.

Childcare Educator

Goodstart Early Learning
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Brought signs of potential emotional and developmental problems in children to caregiver's attention.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.

Casual Education Assistant

Teesdale Primary School
03.2023 - Current
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Education Assistant

Mt Duneed Primary School
03.2023 - Current
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.

Junior Co-Ordinator

Inverleigh Football Club
01.2022 - Current
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Manage teams and co - ordinate children to teams.
  • Handle complaints and issues with families/ children in a professional manner.
  • Manage payments and registrations through playhq database.

Education

Certificate III - Child Care

Diversitat
Geelong, VIC
06.2018

Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Geelong, VIC
2010

Certificate III - Retail Management

Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC
07.2008

Skills

  • Transition Coordination
  • Educational Strategies
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Staff Assistance
  • Dietary Needs
  • Childcare Facilities
  • Classroom Observation
  • Food Preparation and Service
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Behavior Management
  • Educational games
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Classroom Supplies Ordering
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • Meal and Snack Service
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Color Recognition Support
  • Role Playing and Interaction Methods
  • Letter and Number Instruction
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Good Listening Skills
  • Connect with Parents
  • General Housekeeping
  • Appropriate Age Group Experience
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Fine Motor Skill Development

Cover letter


May 26, 2023

Department Of Education

RE: Teacher's Aide


Dear Hiring Manager,


As an experienced Teacher's Aide, the advertisement for Teacher's Aide with Department Of Education sparked my interest. When reviewing the position requirements and your organization's website, I was excited to find that my qualifications and personal strengths align with your needs and mission.

I bring a comprehensive set of skills that I believe will be valuable to Department Of Education. In my Teacher's Aide role, I honed my abilities in student supervision and behavior modeling, providing a firm foundation for the Teacher's Aide position. My decision-making, people-centric nature, and compassion have afforded me excellent motivation skills.

I am excited to contribute my talents and proficiency in communication toward your team efforts. As an engaging communicator with a proven track record in activity planning, my focus on building strong professional relationships has been a beneficial asset throughout my career.

Please review my enclosed resume for a more in-depth illustration of my work history and accomplishments. I would appreciate the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience. I'm eager to discuss how my personality and background fit the Teacher's Aide role.

Thank you for your time and consideration of my candidacy.

Sincerely, Kate Shaw

Timeline

Casual Education Assistant

Teesdale Primary School
03.2023 - Current

Education Assistant

Mt Duneed Primary School
03.2023 - Current

Childcare Educator

Goodstart Early Learning
08.2022 - 05.2023

Junior Co-Ordinator

Inverleigh Football Club
01.2022 - Current

Childcare Educator

Brightminds Early Learning Centre
09.2016 - 08.2022

Certificate III - Child Care

Diversitat

Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College

Certificate III - Retail Management

Gordon Institute of TAFE
Kate Shaw