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Kelly Short

Summary

I am a warm, caring, and joyful Education Assistant dedicated to supporting teachers and students within the classroom. I am very passionate in my role, I am always prepared, and love to create a seamless flow for the classroom teacher. I am always looking to continuously develop trust and rapport with students and believe that every child has the right to learn, develop and grow in a caring, inclusive environment. I have the ability to create authentic relationships in all areas of the school life, and are skilled in helping lead teachers in setting up classroom activities, instruct students and maintain lesson plans. I am committed to improving my knowledge and understanding through ongoing PD's and workshops and providing tailored instruction to meet individual students needs and learning styles to help them be the best they can be.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mainstream Allied Professional

Harrisdale Primary School
03.2022 - Current
  • Preparing the classroom ready for lessons
  • Supervising group activities
  • Leading daily intervention Literacy and Numeracy groups
  • Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
  • Helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records
  • Supporting teachers in managing class behaviour
  • Looking after children who are upset or have had accidents
  • Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons
  • Helping with sports events
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitised for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to daily planner
  • Carrying out administrative tasks
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education Assistant - Relief

North Harrisdale Primary School
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed intervention groups for students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Delivered personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behaviour management strategies to maximise student focus and learning.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • 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.

Office Manager

Short Air Conditioning Services
05.2008 - 01.2022
  • First point of contact in creating a welcoming customer experience.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules of team.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Teacher Aide Education
The Institute Of Teacher Aide Courses, CockburnWA
08.2021

Professional Learning

High School Diploma -

Gosnells Senior High School
Southern River,WA
12.1997

Skills

  • Experienced in planning educational group activities
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Sound Oral and Written Communication skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Classroom and teacher support
  • Classroom management
  • Learning differences
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptable to change of work environment
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Student supervision
  • Social development and integration
  • Student and parent relations
  • Importance of diversity
  • Classroom preparation and maintenance
  • Behaviour Management strategies
  • Student health and well-being
  • Self motivated
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Certification

  • CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support
  • CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support

Referees

Name: Megan Klompmaker

Position: Line Manager

Email: megan.klompmaker@education.wa.edu.au

Organisation: Harrisdale Primary School


Name: Danielle Thompson

Position: Pre Primary Teacher

Email: Danielle.Thompson2@education.wa.edu.au

Organisation: Harrisdale Primary School


Name: Emma Longden

Position: Pre Primary Teacher

Email: Emma.Longden@education.wa.edu.au

Organisation: Harrisdale Primary School


Name: Rebecca D'Souza

Position: Pre Primary Teacher

Email: Rebecca.Dsouza@education.wa.edu.au

Organisation: Harrisdale Primary School

Timeline

Mainstream Allied Professional

Harrisdale Primary School
03.2022 - Current

Education Assistant - Relief

North Harrisdale Primary School
08.2021 - 02.2022

Office Manager

Short Air Conditioning Services
05.2008 - 01.2022

Teacher Aide Education

Professional Learning

High School Diploma -

Gosnells Senior High School

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