Melissa Patti
Colebee,NSW
Summary
Outgoing Teacher's Aide dedicated to working with children with behavioral and developmental disorders. Well-versed in crisis intervention. Kind and compassionate individual possessing excellent communication, multitasking and time management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Volunteer
Grose View Public School
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in monitoring students during lunch periods and recess to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Work closely with students that have additional needs
- Assist with classroom preparation.
- Group reading
- One-on-One student assistance
Teacher Aide
Hume Anglican Grammar
10.2016 - 04.2020
- Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
- Supervised children on trips to maintain safety
- Kept audio-visual supplies and equipment organised and ready for classroom use.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Promoted student development and engagement by helping organise special activities.
- Boosted student engagement by assisting teachers in the planning and execution of hands-on classroom activities.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualised and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- worked with children with special needs
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities and meals.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Daycare Volunteer
Only About Children
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Organised and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing needs.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviour's, meals and naps.
- Observed children to record development.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Planned and led games, reading and activities.
- kitchen activities
Skills
- Classroom Organisation
- Special Needs Support
- Class Monitoring
- Lunchroom Assistance
- Teacher Support
- Activity Assistance
- One-to-One Instruction
- Stress management
- Maintaining safe environments
- Special needs education
- Small group instruction
- Setting up activities
Additional Information
References
Marina Edwards - 0401874934
Haley Buckley - 0431078905
Alex Buchanan - 0436463387
Timeline
Parent Volunteer
Grose View Public School
01.2024 - Current
Teacher Aide
Hume Anglican Grammar
10.2016 - 04.2020
Daycare Volunteer
Only About Children
03.2016 - 01.2020
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