Rachel Graves
Normanville,SA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Teaching position. Ready to help the schools team achieve education goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Officer
Rapid Bay Primary School
Rapid Bay
07.2022 - Current
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
OSHC Educator
Yankalilla Area School
Yankalilla, SA
11.2020 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
Swim Instructor
Sea Dragon Swim School
Delamere
01.2020 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
Shop Assistant
Delamere General Store
Delamere
01.2012 - Current
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
- Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
- Organized shelves to remove slow moving items and add new merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA11.2024
High School Diploma -
Investigator College
Victor Harbor, SA11.2020
Skills
- Student Support
- Class Schedule Preparation
- School Programs Development
- Student Ability Evaluation
- Skills Assessment
- Class Instruction
Timeline
Student Support Officer
Rapid Bay Primary School
07.2022 - Current
OSHC Educator
Yankalilla Area School
11.2020 - Current
Swim Instructor
Sea Dragon Swim School
01.2020 - Current
Shop Assistant
Delamere General Store
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Flinders University
High School Diploma -
Investigator College