Nikki Dunne
Education Assistant
Woodvale,WA
Summary
Education assistant with strong academic skills and experience in supporting teachers with resource and classroom preparation and delivery of planned small group lessons. Extensive experience working and living in multicultural communities. Experience with a range of educational approaches. Cheerful, conscientious and eager to work with teachers to contribute to the education of Western Australian children.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Education Assistant
Joondalup Primary School
Joondalup , WA
2021.05 - Current
- Worked with small groups of students to to meet learning objectives.
- Supported students within the classroom.
- Supervised and administered tests.
- Prepared and maintained materials and resources according to teachers' requirements.
- Monitored students on the playground, including one-on-one supervision.
- Used behavior modeling to encourage and reinforce social and learning skills.
Volunteer Education Assistant
Joondalup Primary School
Joondalup , WA
2019.07 - 2021.07
- Tutored struggling students in small groups to reinforce numeracy and literacy concepts, using established programmes, games and worksheets.
- Reviewed and marked homework and classwork.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, laminating and setting up classroom displays.
- Supervised students on excursions and assisted in whole-school special events.
- Assisted with setting up computers for student use, including during NAPLAN.
Education
Cert IV - Education Support
ACCCO
Brisbane, QLDGraduate Diploma - Information And Library Studies
Curtin University
Perth, WABachelor of Administration - Public Administration
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South AfricaSkills
Small group and individual instruction
Other Experience
- Experienced home educator
- Worked with emerging readers as a parent-volunteer at Lake Joondalup Baptist College's before-school reading support programme
- Volunteered in a number of child-and-family focused committee roles
- Lived as an expatriate in Oman for 5 years
Timeline
Relief Education Assistant
Joondalup Primary School
2021.05 - Current
Volunteer Education Assistant
Joondalup Primary School
2019.07 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Administration - Public Administration
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Graduate Diploma - Information And Library Studies
Curtin University
Cert IV - Education Support
ACCCO