Michelle Fewkes
Banksia Grove
Summary
Dedicated Level 3 Special Needs Education Assistant at WA Department of Education, skilled in fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student engagement. Leveraged strong communication and organizational skills to implement effective classroom management strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes and active participation. Committed to supporting diverse learning needs through personalized instruction and collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 3 Special Needs Education Assistant
WA Department of Education
04.2006 - 02.2025
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic needs (low socio- economic primary school with high percentage of indigenous students) and helping them reach their full potential.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment by monitoring student behaviour during class transitions and extracurricular activities.
- Engaged students in learning through effective classroom management techniques that promoted active participation and collaboration.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library, and playground.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated small group instruction within an inclusive classroom setting, ensuring each learner received personalized attention and support as needed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on the latest teaching strategies and tools available to enhance student success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Tracked student progress using data-driven assessments, allowing for targeted interventions when necessary.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teachers in developing comprehensive lesson plans that catered to diverse learning needs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Education
Certificate III - Teacher Assistant
Curtin University
Perth, WA11-2006
Skills
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom support
- Creativity and innovation
- Educational support
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Strong organisation and time management skills
Certification
- Certificate 111 in Teacher Assistant - November 2006
- HLTFA1A Apply Basic First Aid (Partial Cert 111 in Non-Emergency Patient Transport HLT30202)
Timeline
Level 3 Special Needs Education Assistant
WA Department of Education
04.2006 - 02.2025
Certificate III - Teacher Assistant
Curtin University
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