Matthew Wilson
Seddon ,VIC
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion to see students excel. Significant classroom experience and dedication to student and teacher wellbeing. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students especially managing challenging behaviours and excels at multitasking.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual School Learning Support Officer
Various School
03.2022 - Current
- Used behavioural management plans for respective students.
- Followed Individual learning plans for students with intellectual/physical disabilities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Worked as a team with teacher’s, Other SLSO and other senior staff.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance (SSP Schools).
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Assisted students to understand and progress in literature and numeracy.
- Implemented running records with students to assess reading ability.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Focused on developing students with minor intellectual disabilities and social challenges.
- Offered stability and positive reinforcement in student lives to build strong rapport and trust with students.
Direct Support Professional
Various linked companies
12.2009 - 03.2022
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted and managed clients with crisis interventions to de-escalate challenging behaviour and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Followed care plans.
- Followed the person-centred approach.
- Completed daily shift reports.
- Worked as a team with other employees to guarantee the development of clients.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Job Coach & Recruitment Specialist
NOVA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Qualifying and matching prospects for suitable job opportunities.
- Conducted coaching programs to prepare candidates, teaching a Cert I of Work Readiness for clients with minor intellectual disabilities.
- Presenting accurate reports to clients and management at monthly meetings.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Implemented job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
Education
ABA – Junior Therapist Training -
Lizard Centre
01.2015
Certificate IV in Youth Work -
Campbelltown TAFE
01.2009
Skills
- Teamwork
- Punctual
- Creative
- Able to adapt to change
- Great communicator
- Good listener
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Casual School Learning Support Officer
Various School
03.2022 - Current
Job Coach & Recruitment Specialist
NOVA
01.2019 - 07.2019
Direct Support Professional
Various linked companies
12.2009 - 03.2022
ABA – Junior Therapist Training -
Lizard Centre
Certificate IV in Youth Work -
Campbelltown TAFE
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