Nicola Hines
Canberra,Australia
Summary
Organised Learning Support Assistant with skills in clerical work and school administration paperwork. Provides constructive feedback to students and lead teachers on educational and student behavioural matters. Maintains professional licenses and certifications to meet school board and ACT requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Assistant
Campbell Primary School
Campbell, ACT
07.2022 - Current
- To provide learning support for students in class or in 1:1 situation
- To develop knowledge of the needs of the children and seek advice from the class teacher and other adults
- To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g
- Worksheets, games, visual prompt cards
- To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by classroom teachers
- Encourage and provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards to pupils.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Assisted students with special needs in the classroom setting.
- Developed strategies to help motivate students to reach their goals.
Tutor
In-Tuition Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan, NSW
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Educating primary school kids ages 6-12
- Assisting students with projects and homework
- Helping students understand key topics and specifically what is being taught in the classroom
- Provide ongoing support to those who needed.
- Prepared and administered tests to assess student understanding of course material.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes
Ainslie Primary After School Care
Ainslie Primary School
Ainslie, ACT
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Interacting and creating a positive environment for the students.
- Assisted with mealtime preparation, set up, and clean up.
- Encouraged participation in group discussions related to current events or topics of interest.
- Developed creative activities and games to engage students in a safe, fun environment.
- Supervised recreational activities such as sports, board games, and arts and crafts.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary
Australian Catholic University
Canberra, ACT04.2024
Diploma - Community Services
Bedford College
Sydney, NSW11.2019
High School Certificate -
St. Scholastica's College
Glebe, NSW09.2015
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Development
- Relationship Building
- Content Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Flexible Schedule
Volunteer Experience
- St Vincent De Paul, 10, volunteered nights. Volunteering for St Vincent De Paul. A service consist of vans, operating seven nights per week, providing meals, blankets, toiletries, snacks, hot beverages and most importantly, companionship to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness within the inner city of Sydney.
- Big Sister Program, school initiated program. It was designed to allow younger girls too have someone too talk to. The term “Big Sister” acted as a title for us older girls (years 11 and 12) to provide a free and safe environment for the younger girls, to also guide and help through difficult situations.
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant
Campbell Primary School
07.2022 - Current
Ainslie Primary After School Care
Ainslie Primary School
10.2020 - 01.2021
Tutor
In-Tuition Queanbeyan
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Education - Primary
Australian Catholic University
Diploma - Community Services
Bedford College
High School Certificate -
St. Scholastica's College