Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Paris Graham

TUART HILL,Western Australia

Summary

Diligent Caregiver, focused on providing optimal support to students through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions, and individual needs. Proficient in organizing and carrying out activities with students, as well as contributing to planning. Experience working with children with a range of medical/additional needs, in both physical or learning support. Collaborating with parents and colleagues to navigate developmental opportunities and provide meaningful support, including giving input and insight to needs or adjustments to ILP's Caring, organized and friendly.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Assistant

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lessons.
  • Assisted teachers in developing comprehensive lesson plans that catered to diverse learning needs.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive learning experiences, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Provided assistance to students requiring physical/mobility support and care
  • Collaborated on the planning of behavioural management plans, and implemented said plans whilst working with students

Assistant Educator

Mulberry Tree Childcare
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.

Integration Aide

Anzuk Education
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Delivered care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Privately Employed
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Assisted clients through seizures and while monitoring and recording seizure activity.
  • Facilitated interactions with clients through communication aids.
  • Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.

Skills

  • Instructional Exhibits and Displays
  • Reading and Writing Support
  • Basic understanding and knowledge of Key Word Sign and AUSLAN (used daily in previous role to communicate with non verbal students)
  • Student Behaviour and Progress Reporting
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Mobility Support (including the use of mechanical hoists)
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Special Needs Clients
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Teacher and room leader collaboration for students goals and support

Certification

- Currently completing Cert III in School Based Education Support

- Protecting Children (Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations)

- Risk Management

- Certificate of Participation for Introduction to Keyword Sign

- Certificate of Participation for Sustaining a Culture Of Wellbeing PD

- WWCC (Current Working With Children's Check) No:1626043A-01 Exp: 18.03.24 (will be renewed upon employment)

- Level One CPR and First Aid Certificate

- National Police check

References

Elizabeth Laverock 

0431065350

Elizabeth has worked in the Siena Centre at Holy Rosary for a number of years, until 2023 she was acting head of the Centre and coordinated it's staff an students. She is a highly respected and integral member of Holy Rosary, I worked alongside Elizabeth in the centre and took a great deal of knowledge from her insights and experience in her roles during my time there. 


Kylie Phillips Education Consultant and Coach

0430512540

Kylie has been an ongoing mentor to me, in her capacity as a head of school and now as an education consultant and coach, collaborating with many schools across the state of Victoria


Melissa Ridruejo 

0434089830

Melissa has been a dedicated educator in Perth for several years, she was previously room leader/coordinator at Mulberry Tree Childcare, I worked underneath her during my time there- she is now assistant manager of her centre. 



Timeline

Education Assistant

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
01.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant Educator

Mulberry Tree Childcare
11.2021 - 07.2022

Caregiver, Special Needs

Privately Employed
04.2020 - 11.2020

Integration Aide

Anzuk Education
10.2019 - 12.2020
Paris Graham