Martina Kenna
8 Velvick Pass, Ellenbrook,WA
Summary
I have worked as a Special Needs Assistant for 20 years. During this time I have worked from Kindergarten to Year 6 dealing with a range of abilities. I am passionate about education and supporting children to be the best they can be. I am committed to supporting children in any way I can. I collaborate with teachers, parents, administration and outside agencies to ensure all children are given the best opportunity to learn and grow.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Department of Education
Ellenbrook, WA, 6069
02.2008 - Current
- Working with students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and supporting them with their academic, social and emotional needs.
- Collaborating with teachers, administration and external agencies to support students to achieve their best.
- Attending camps, excursions, graduations, swimming and incursions to support where needed.
- Liaising with speech therapists, PEBBLES, school psychologists and SEN-B where appropriate.
- Attending professional development to further my knowledge to support students and their needs.
- Supporting colleagues and administration staff and being flexible to help out where possible.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Department of Education
Edenderry, County Offaly, Ireland
09.2002 - 09.2007
- Working with students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and supporting them with their academic, social and emotional needs.
- Collaborating with teachers, administration and external agencies to support students to achieve their best.
- Attending camps, excursions, graduations, swimming and incursions to support where needed.
- Attending professional development to further my knowledge to support students and their needs.
- Supporting colleagues and administration staff and being flexible to help out where possible.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Level 5 Special Needs
Further Education And Training Awards Council
Ireland 02.2005
Level 5 Personal Effectiveness in The Workplace
Further Education And Training Awards Council
Ireland02.2005
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Secondary School
Ireland06.1983
Skills
- Educational assistance
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Individual and group instruction
- Supporting challenging behaviours
- Activity Planning with classroom teachers
- Teacher Support
- Collaboration with the Administration team
- Liaising with external agencies
- Whole school event support
- Excursion support
Certification
- Talk for Writing
- Jolly Phonics
- Challenging Behaviours in the Classroom
- Child Protection
- Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management
- Autism in Primary Schools
- Autism and Positive Behaviour
- EAL/D Progress Maps
- Disability Standards for Education
- Basic AUSLAN
- Prime Mathematics
- Understanding Anxiety
Working with Children Check
WWCC: 751084
EXPIRY: 05/12/2022
REFERENCES
1. Vicki Harley
Deputy Principal: Ellenbrook Independent Primary School
65 Fortescue Place
Ellenbrook WA
6069
08 9297 7300
Vicki.Harley@education.wa.edu.au
Mrs Harley is my current Line Manager
2. Mark Donaldson
Principal: Northam Primary School
13 Loton Street
Northam WA
6401
0481 469 201
Mark Donaldson@education.wa.edu.au
3. Dr Neil Macneill
Principal: Ellenbrook Independent Primary School
65 Fortescue Place
Ellenbrook WA
6069
08 9297 7300
Neil.macneill@education.wa.edu.au
Timeline
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Department of Education
02.2008 - Current
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Department of Education
09.2002 - 09.2007
Level 5 Special Needs
Further Education And Training Awards Council
Level 5 Personal Effectiveness in The Workplace
Further Education And Training Awards Council
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Secondary School
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