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Rachel Watson

Biggera Waters,QLD

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher Aide at Education Queensland, skilled in behaviour management and instructional strategies. Successfully enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes through tailored support and collaboration. Proven ability to foster positive relationships, ensuring a safe environment for students with additional needs while effectively communicating with teachers and families.


I also have previous experience within both retail and administration customer service.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher Aide

Education Queensland
05.2014 - 12.2023
  • A high school Learning Support Teacher Aide supporting classroom teachers with learning activities to offer support to students with additional learning needs.
  • Assisting the teacher with lesson planning, providing individual student assistance whilst monitoring student behaviour to help them focus on their learning tasks.
  • Modifying general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies, whilst providing an engaging and safe learning environment by working closely to help them understand lessons they struggle with or working one-on-one to manage challenging or disruptive behaviour.

Supervised Family Contact Worker

Spurgeon's Child Care
06.2005 - 06.2006
  • Supervisor/mediator within contact sessions, providing a range of activities which encouraged interaction between children and their family members.
  • To closely monitor and observe behaviour during each session, to record the supervised contact sessions and provide feedback to my supervisor and the judicial system.
  • participate in review and planning meetings.

Education

Certificate III in Education Support

Career Keys
Online
06-2015

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Communications
  • Customer Service
  • Team or Individual work
  • Instructional strategies
  • Behaviour management
  • Individualised education
  • Student assessment
  • Collaboration skills

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • High-Intensity Interval Training
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
  • Hiking
  • Volunteering with youth sports programs as a Registrar

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Aide

Education Queensland
05.2014 - 12.2023

Supervised Family Contact Worker

Spurgeon's Child Care
06.2005 - 06.2006

Certificate III in Education Support

Career Keys
Rachel Watson