Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Pre-Service Placements
References
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Michael McArthur

SOUTH LAKE,WA

Summary

A compassionate and resourceful person with strong real-world experience who brings authentic, practical learning opportunities to students. Experienced across diverse school settings through teaching placements, I am committed to creating engaging, inclusive lessons that connect classroom learning to everyday life. With broad knowledge across a range of sports, I aim to inspire participation, teamwork, and confidence in all learners.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Cam Can Incorporated
Perth, WA
03.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and community activities.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.

Operator/Service Crew Member

Ahrens
Roxby Downs, SA
04.2016 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify hazards and enforce safety measures.
  • Managed workflow to optimise resource allocation and minimise downtime.

Trade Assistant

Coastal Climate Choice
Esperance, WA
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Assisted tradespeople with daily tasks and project preparation.
  • Collaborated with team members on various construction projects.
  • Communicated with clients to understand project requirements and updates.

Trade Assistant

Stewarts Engineering
Esperance, WA
02.2010 - 01.2015
  • Followed safety protocols to minimise risks during operations.
  • Collaborated with team members on various construction projects.
  • Loaded and unloaded material from trucks when necessary.
  • Recorded daily job progress reports.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding assigned tasks.

Sandwich Artist

Subway
Esperance, WA
05.2006 - 01.2010
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Health and Physical Education & Science

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
09-2025

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Lesson planning
  • Problem-solving strategies

Pre-Service Placements

  • Bold Park Community School - 2022
  • Canning Vale College - 2023
  • Cecil Andrews College - 2024
  • Lakeland Senior High School - 2025

References

Trevor Twose - HPE HOLA, Lakeland Senior High School

  • trevor.twose@education.wa.edu.au
  • 0407982545

Natasha Valentine - HPE teacher & Student Services, Lakeland Senior High School

  • natasha.valentine@education.wa.edu.au
  • 0406048918

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Cam Can Incorporated
03.2021 - Current

Operator/Service Crew Member

Ahrens
04.2016 - 12.2020

Trade Assistant

Coastal Climate Choice
01.2015 - 03.2016

Trade Assistant

Stewarts Engineering
02.2010 - 01.2015

Sandwich Artist

Subway
05.2006 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Education - Health and Physical Education & Science

Murdoch University
Michael McArthur