Paige Vainsaar
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Im very interested in securing a career path in assisting children and family's in wellbeing and care as this is a passion of mine close to my heart.
I have demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. I'm always committed to providing the best support I can to the diverse needs of children. My patient demeanor creates fun and engaging environments where children can feel comfortable and confident.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Hedland Senior High School
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modelling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Assisted in extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, providing additional support for students outside of the classroom setting.
- Promoted safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination promptly and effectively
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and develop strategies for academic success.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
Hair Salon Owner
Ivy Studio
08.2015 - 01.2021
- Maintained clean, safe, and welcoming salon environment for clients and staff members.
- Developed loyal clientele with exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
- Oversaw payroll processing, budgeting, tax preparation tasks as part of managing financial aspects of salon business.
- Increased salon revenue through effective marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively by demonstrating empathy, understanding their concerns, and finding suitable solutions that ensure satisfaction on both ends.
- Organized special events such as hair shows or charity fundraisers to increase brand awareness and community engagement.
- Managed salon operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and high-quality customer service.
- Trained and mentored junior stylists, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Implemented eco-friendly practices within salon, reducing environmental impact while maintaining quality standards.
- Reviewed financial statements regularly to identify areas for improvement in profitability and efficiency.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
- Delegated workplace responsibility to appropriate staff.
- Initiated workplace improvement programs for increased service efficiency.
Hairstylist
Portfolio Hair Design
04.2010 - 02.2015
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of workplace that its safe and welcoming environment for clients.
- Built loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and colour services.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Increased salon revenue by upselling products and additional treatments during appointments.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
Education
Diploma Counselling
Health Courses
Sydney, NSW12.2025
Children's Yoga Therapy
Zenenergy Yoga
09.2023
Educational Assistant
Hedland Senior High School
South Hedland, WA10.2023
Mental Health Counselling
Beyond Blue
01.2022
Mentoring
Raise Foundation
Hair Design
Vidal Sassoon Academy
LondonHairdressing
Wollongong Tafe
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Behavioral support
- Homework Assistance
- Student assessment
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Physical Education
- Classroom support
- Supervising Student Activities
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Materials Preparation
Camping, bushwalking, pilates and spending time with my family.
A few things I enjoy in my spare time and weekends. Exploring while camping and bushwalking. Re setting my mind with pilates to stay focused. Spending time with my family is a huge part of me as i adore this chapter of my life.
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Hedland Senior High School
02.2021 - 10.2023
Hair Salon Owner
Ivy Studio
08.2015 - 01.2021
Hairstylist
Portfolio Hair Design
04.2010 - 02.2015
Diploma Counselling
Health Courses
Children's Yoga Therapy
Zenenergy Yoga
Educational Assistant
Hedland Senior High School
Mental Health Counselling
Beyond Blue
Mentoring
Raise Foundation
Hair Design
Vidal Sassoon Academy
Hairdressing
Wollongong Tafe
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