Michelle Hewitt
Woodford,Queensland
Summary
Dedicated Teacher's Aide with passion for working with children from Prep - Year 10.
Versatile Teacher's Aide with 9.5 years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, supporting and mentoring students, enforcing rules, classroom management and preparing materials.
Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities.
Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance.
Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Woodford State School
Woodford, QLD
05.2014 - Current
- Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation including special needs students.
- Providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Performing clerical duties including filing paperwork, laminating, photocopying and archiving material.
- Providing additional support to English Language Learners, Special Education Students, Out-of-Home, Indigenous and Behavioural Students.
- Organizing and implementing student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Creating and coordinating age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Monitoring and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among class and in the playground.
- Maintaining updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training - participating in professional development workshops offered by school.
- Observing student performance and recording relevant data to assess progress. Assisting in developing programs and activities to drive improvements in students' academics.
- Collaborating with teachers to develop instructional plans that meet individual needs of students.
- Establishing positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Maintaining confidential records related to student performance and behavior issues.
- Coordinating and supervising student activities during recess, lunchtime, and other breaks.
- Help maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- Supervising children on field trips to maintain safety and foster cultural learning experiences.
Education
Certificate IV in Education Support -
Step Into Training Services
04-2021
Diploma of Community Services Work -
Evocca College
11-2014
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Work Ethic
- Organising, Coordinating and Implementing programs
- Building positive relationships with students, staff and parents
- The ability to get children to believe in themselves and reach their potential
- Broad knowledge
- Versatility
Accomplishments
- Moreton Bay Citizen of The Year - 2012
Certification
- CPR, 1st Aid and Provide First Aid in an education and care setting - Statement of Attainment - Fluid First Aid
- Youth Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation - Mental Health First Aid Australia
- Student Protection - Certificate of Completion
- Students Who Have Suffered Complex Trauma - Certificate of Achievement
- Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment - Certificate of Completion
- Mandatory All-Staff Training - Certificate of Completion
- Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Accreditation- Austswim
- Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes Accreditation- Austswim
- Rugby League Club Coach Accreditation - NRL
- Introduction to Coaching Track & Field Athletics certification - Little Athletics Australia
- Athletics Australia - throws official
- Mathematics Tutorials - PD's
- Literacy Solutions Reading - PD's
- Supporting students with Epilepsy, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) at school - PD
- Supporting students with Disability - Intellectual Disability - PD
- Diabetes Management in State Schools - PD
- Asthma First Aid - PD
- Preventing Challenging Behavior - PD
- Anaphylaxis Awareness & Management in State Schools - PD
- Strategies to support student on the Autism Spectrum - PD
- Disability Standards for Education for Education Assistants - PD
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Woodford State School
05.2014 - Current
Certificate IV in Education Support -
Step Into Training Services
Diploma of Community Services Work -
Evocca College
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