Keya Patel
Aberfoyle Park,SA
Summary
As a highly organised and dependable individual, I've successfully managed multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I'm always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. As a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills, I'm eager to secure a Student Support or Education Support position. I am certain that I have the skills and capability to perform at my best and make a valuable contribution to the success of the team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Officer
Seaford Rise Primary School
09.2023 - Current
- Currently working with individuals to help understand and overcome behavioural problems affecting learning outcomes.
- Advocating for students to access available resources.
- Collaborating with teachers to help students reach potential.
- Helping students develop organisational, time management and study skills.
- Working with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Student Support Officer (Term 3) (Mon, Tues, Fri)
The Grove Education Centre
08.2023 - 09.2023
Student Support Officer
OneSchool Global
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- As a support worker, my primary responsibility was to provide daily assistance to a student with an intellectual disability who is unable to speak.
- As part of my job, I taught and provided support for individuals in using communication devices like PODD and AUSLAN. To accomplish this, I created long-term learning plans that involved a play-based approach, including life-skill activities such as cooking, swimming, and regular excursions.
Casual/Relief SSO
Roma Mitchell Secondary College
01.2020
- Primarily providing individual support to students with intellectual disabilities.1:1 support to the students with challenging and complex behaviour to enhance their learning experience and supporting non-verbal students using PODD and Proloquo2Go communication technology.
Education Support Officer
Stella Maris Parish School
01.2019
- During my time as an Education Support Officer at Stella Maris Parish, my role was to work closely with class teachers and the Assistant Direct Principal to provide individualized assistance to students with disabilities or challenging behaviour
- My goal was to enhance their overall learning experience and help them reach their academic potential by guiding them in completing tasks accurately and on time
- I was also responsible for collaborating with an Education Support Team to plan and implement class support strategies for students
- Throughout my work, I always adhered to workplace policies and procedures and maintained high levels of professionalism
SSO/ESO
Switch Recruitment
- I have worked as an SSO/ESO in schools and preschools on an on-call basis through Switch Recruitment, gaining valuable experience.
Pharmacy Assistant
Amcal Pharmacy
11.2018 - 04.2019
Pharmacy Assistant
Terry White Chemmart
08.2017 - 10.2018
Pharmacy Assistant
United Chemist Glenelg
10.2015 - 06.2017
Education
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood and Primary
Charles Darwin University
11.2024
MBA - Marketing
Bhavnagar University
Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India09.2001
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Auditing
M. S. University
Baroda, Gujarat, India08.1998
Skills
- I am enthusiastic about working with students and young people, as well as helping others, which will undoubtedly improve my abilities in an education role I possess excellent communication skills and can interact sensitively with vulnerable individuals and their families Additionally, my listening skills are top-notch, and I approach my students with empathy All of these skills and abilities will be useful in my pursuit of a successful career in an education support role
- Organisation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Verbal Communication
- Customer Relations
- Social Perceptiveness
- Calm Under Pressure
- Team Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
Additional Information
Placement completed – Stella Marish Parish School:
Completed placement as a volunteering Education Support officer at Stella Marish Parish School, Seacombe Gardens, SA – 5047, From March – 2019 to July 2020
Education placement – Master of Teaching (EC and Primary)
Unit EPE 510 – Education in Context – preparation for Practice and Assessment
10 days placement at Little Shining Stars Early Learning Centre, Wayville, SA – 5034
27/06/2022 - 8/07/2022
Unit EPE 520 - Goodstart Early Learning Belair, 24-26 Main Rd, Belair SA 5052,
Total 20 days placement - 5/12/2022 - 4/01/2023,
(10 Days) Birth to 35-month-old, (10 Days) 3 - 5-year-old
Certification
- Certificate III in Education Support, TAFE SA, 08/2020
- Responding to abuse and neglect full training, 2018 - 2021
- First Aid Provider (HLTAID003), 10/2025
- Catholic Police Clearance, 11/02/2020, 11/02/2025
- Working with Children Check, 11/02/2025
Accomplishments
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, India, 1998
- MBA - Marketing, India, 2000
Languages
Gujarati
Hindi
References
Jodi Gordon, Principal, OneSchool Global, Aberfoyle Park, SA, 5159,
jodi.gordon@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Ashleigh Pietrobon, HOD – Food and Technology, OneSchool Global, SA, 5159,
ashleigh.pietrobon@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Mr James Quigley, Principal, Stella Maris Parish School, Seacombe Gardens, SA, 5047,
james.quigley@smps.catholic.edu.au, 08 8306 4800
Timeline
Student Support Officer
Seaford Rise Primary School
09.2023 - Current
Student Support Officer (Term 3) (Mon, Tues, Fri)
The Grove Education Centre
08.2023 - 09.2023
Student Support Officer
OneSchool Global
02.2021 - 08.2023
Casual/Relief SSO
Roma Mitchell Secondary College
01.2020
Education Support Officer
Stella Maris Parish School
01.2019
Pharmacy Assistant
Amcal Pharmacy
11.2018 - 04.2019
Pharmacy Assistant
Terry White Chemmart
08.2017 - 10.2018
Pharmacy Assistant
United Chemist Glenelg
10.2015 - 06.2017
SSO/ESO
Switch Recruitment
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood and Primary
Charles Darwin University
MBA - Marketing
Bhavnagar University
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Auditing
M. S. University
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