Michelle Millar
Childers,Qld
Summary
Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behaviour and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder . Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Individual Student Support Officer
Brisbane Catholic Education
Childers, QLD
01.2020 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills
Teacher's Aide
Education Queensland
Agnes Water, QLD
03.2012 - 12.2019
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in playground environments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Undergraduate Certificate in Pyschology - Psychology
Curtin University
Perth, WA02.2024
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Tafe
Bundaberg, QLD2001
Skills
- Individual Screening
- Individual Mentoring
- Student Development
- Student Support and Mentoring
- Language Skills
- Behavior Redirection
- Smart Board Technology
- Activities Management
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Seizure Disorders
- Social and Academic Development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavioral Plan Management
Referees
Keryn Heenan Miss Gail Jacobsen
Teacher Friend/Instructor
Ph 0422292741 Email kheen2@eq.edu.au 5th Degree Black Belt Instructor – Taekwon-do
0423 961 606
Christina Poletto
Principal
St Joseph’s Catholic School, Childers
Ph 07 4126 1866
Email christina.poletto@bne.catholic.edu.au
Timeline
Individual Student Support Officer
Brisbane Catholic Education
01.2020 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Education Queensland
03.2012 - 12.2019
Undergraduate Certificate in Pyschology - Psychology
Curtin University
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Tafe