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Natalie Lawrence

Perth,WA

Summary

Motivated Paraprofessional with solid 18 year track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Hayat Mohamed
Perth, WA
04.2010 - Current
  • Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
  • Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
  • Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
  • Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
  • Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
  • Provided advocacy services for service users during meetings with external agencies or professionals.
  • Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
  • Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
  • Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
  • Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
  • Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.

Education Assistant, Special Needs

Department of Education
Perth , WA
02.2004 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities.
  • Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and administrators regarding student progress.
  • Assessed individual student needs and implemented strategies to meet those needs.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers on ways to modify instruction for special needs students.
  • Provided direct instruction in small groups or individually as needed.
  • Created a positive learning environment that encouraged students' participation in class activities.
  • Organized materials and resources necessary for implementation of lesson plans.
  • Maintained records of student progress toward meeting IEP goals, objectives, and benchmarks.
  • Attended IEP meetings along with school personnel, parents and guardians, and outside agencies if applicable.
  • Provided individualized support services based on identified need areas for each student.

Education

Education Assistant Special Needs

Midland Tafe
Midland, WA
01-2014

High School Diploma -

Kelmscott Senior High School
Perth, WA
01-1989

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Life Skills Development
  • Transcription and dictation
  • Documentation abilities
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Daily living assistance
  • Behavioral support
  • Personal care assistance
  • Experienced with ASD, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, GDD patients, Intellectual Diabilities
  • Recreational Activities

Affiliations

  • I enjoy volenteering at a Cat Rescue.
  • Enjoy supporting people through activities that include inclusivity.

Accomplishments

  • Recieved a Decadis Club Award from a school principal for outstanding service with the school in 2018.

References

  • Corinne Rizo [Teacher] corinne.rizo@education.wa.edu.au
  • Tanya Smith [ Teacher] tanya.smith@education.wa.edu.au

Timeline

Support Worker

Hayat Mohamed
04.2010 - Current

Education Assistant, Special Needs

Department of Education
02.2004 - Current

Education Assistant Special Needs

Midland Tafe

High School Diploma -

Kelmscott Senior High School

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