Natasha Van Wijk
Caloundra ,Australia
Summary
Compassionate special education assistant with several years of experience teaching disabled students in contained classroom. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AIN (Assistant in Nursing)
St Marys Aged Care Services
Pelican Waters, Australia
08.2023 - Current
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Tourism Housekeeping / Supervisor (casual)
Mercure Hotel
Albury, Australia
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Responded to customer questions
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Education Support Assistant (casual)
Belvoir Special School
Wodonga, Australia
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment that fosters respect among all learners.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum content and instruction methods as needed for special needs students.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as visual aids, manipulatives, games, and music to engage all types of learners.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
Teacher Aide
KingsGate School
Pukekohe, New Zealand
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Parkside School
Auckland
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment that fosters respect among all learners.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum content and instruction methods as needed for special needs students.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as visual aids, manipulatives, games, and music to engage all types of learners.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
Corporate Administration
Mustek South Africa (Pty) LTD
Gauteng / Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2005 - 03.2018
- Managed customer interactions across multiple platforms.
- Ensured timely processing of all customer order and quote submissions.
- Streamlined project workflows enhancing overall efficiency.
- Effectively managed escalations to ensure satisfactory resolutions.
- Handled documentation efficiently, adhering to all compliance standards.
- Executed tasks involving the reading, response handling, and compilation of tenders.
- Managed various administrative duties for the GM Corporate.
- Documented notes during executive meetings.
- Held multiple roles within the Mustek Group.
Education
Certificate 3 -
aged care services
12.2024
MYOB Certificate -
01.2023
Certificate - Shipping And Import
School of Shipping
South Africa01.2013
Various Internal Company courses -
01.2012
High School -
01.2004
Skills
- Student engagement
- Classroom restocking
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Special needs students
- Educational activities
- Empathy and patience
- Effective listening
- Conflict resolution
- Student rapport
Certification
- Full right to work in Australia with no limitations
- Own transport with full licence
- Fully vaccinated against Covid 19 including booster
- WWCC Victoria
- WWCC NSW
- WWCC QLD
- NDIS workers screening check
- Certificate MYOB
Accomplishments
- Sales Assistant of the year, 2007/08
- Employee of the month, 05, 2023
References
Can be provided if required
Timeline
AIN (Assistant in Nursing)
St Marys Aged Care Services
08.2023 - Current
Tourism Housekeeping / Supervisor (casual)
Mercure Hotel
11.2022 - 06.2023
Education Support Assistant (casual)
Belvoir Special School
05.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher Aide
KingsGate School
01.2021 - 02.2022
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Parkside School
11.2018 - 01.2021
Corporate Administration
Mustek South Africa (Pty) LTD
01.2005 - 03.2018
- Full right to work in Australia with no limitations
- Own transport with full licence
- Fully vaccinated against Covid 19 including booster
- WWCC Victoria
- WWCC NSW
- WWCC QLD
- NDIS workers screening check
- Certificate MYOB
Certificate 3 -
aged care services
MYOB Certificate -
Certificate - Shipping And Import
School of Shipping
Various Internal Company courses -
High School -
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