Leisa Gough
DUNLOP,ACT
Summary
I am a dedicated LSA who is passionate about the children I work with and their families.
As well as my classroom duties in helping children with their learning and social skills, I have also had rolls with first aid, epilepsy and currently I am supporting a type 1 diabetic student.
I am part of the Defence family and have moved many times in the past 26 years, both with and without children. This is part of the reason I love my job, so I am in support of not only the students but their families and the wider school community.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Support Assistant
ACT Education Directorate
Florey, ACT
2014.05 - Current
- Carefully established expectations and professional relationships with students to enhance independence and knowledge.
- With main classroom teacher, studied and implemented various strategies in each classroom to meet needs of each student.
- Assisted with development and analysis of Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
- Supported a diverse range of students with needs such as ADHD, Autism, ODD and trauma.
- Provided care and medical support for students with Type 1 diabetes and epilepsy.
- Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
- Honored confidentiality to safeguard students' private information.
Full Time Mum
Home
Wagga Wagga, NSW
2007.07 - 2014.05
Full Time Mum
Home
Philadelphia, USA
2004.01 - 2007.07
ASO3
Dept Of Defence
Adelaide, SA
2002.06 - 2003.12
Worked in MPSPO in support of C130 aircraft
Worked in ARDU in support of Research and Development
Retail
Queensland
Townsville, Toowoomba, QLD
1988.01 - 2002.06
Education
Cert IV in Education Support -
Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT09.2020
High School Diploma -
Toowoomba State High School
Toowoomba, QLD11.1987
Skills
- Oral and written communication between staff and parents, this helps me connect to families as well as staff
- Ability to work with not just students but with a range of staff, including executives, classroom teachers, relief staff and other LSAs
- Making sure I am always respectful and inclusive in our highly culturally diverse school, so they feel valued and cared for
- Helping children build their self-confidence
Certification
- Current (WwVP) Working with Vulnerable People card
- Certificate IV in Education Support
- First Aid
- NDSS - Diabetes in School
- Team Teach
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant
ACT Education Directorate
2014.05 - Current
Full Time Mum
Home
2007.07 - 2014.05
Full Time Mum
Home
2004.01 - 2007.07
ASO3
Dept Of Defence
2002.06 - 2003.12
Retail
Queensland
1988.01 - 2002.06
Cert IV in Education Support -
Canberra Institute of Tech
High School Diploma -
Toowoomba State High School