Rebecca Miller
10 Denning Ave Ingle Farm,SA
Summary
Passionate Support Officer working with students at Primary School levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behaviour and assist with classroom behaviours using Berry Street Model. I am able to interact with a diverse range of students within multiple classrooms and as a result have formed and built trusting relationships with those students.
I also run the schools Breakfast Club, which has broadened my knowledge allowed me to forms relationships with students that I may not come across in the classroom. I am able to act with discretion and confidentiality when discussing students and their individual needs. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vacation Care Educator
YMCA-Modbury Special School
07.2023 - Current
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented behaviour, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behaviour, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by feeding, dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Liaised with other Support Workers and providers to keep them informed of clients ongoing needs.
- Built trusting and loyal relationships with clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
School Support Officer
Riverdale Primary School
01.2020 - Current
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Working 1:1 or in small groups supporting students with Literacy and Numeracy as well as their individual learning needs and adjusting activities if needed.
- Supporting students’ emotional, behavioural needs.
- Observing students’ performance, behaviour, requirements, and providing feedback to teacher.
- Collaborating with teachers to collect data and utilise this to support students learning outcomes.
- Being aware of students OnePlan and supporting them to achieve their goals.
- Given responsibility of testing students on Oxford Reading and Spelling as well as any other testing needed.
- Providing yard support to build on social skills for students.
- Provide basic first aid for non-urgent medical issues.
- Supported in Administration when needed, basic use of EDSAS.
School Support Officer
Salisbury North R-7 School
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Implemented Quicksmart Maths program.
- Working 1:1 or in small groups supporting students with Literacy and Numeracy as well as their individual learning needs and adjusting activities if needed.
- Assisted with the implementation of lesson activities, daily routines, preparation of materials and digital resources as well as supporting students’ emotional, behavioural needs.
- Observing students’ performance, behaviour, requirements, and providing feedback to teacher.
- Collaborating with teachers to collect data and utilise this to support students learning outcomes.
- Being aware of students OnePlan and supporting them to achieve their goals.
- Given responsibility of testing students on Oxford Reading and Spelling as well as any other testing needed.
- Providing yard support to build on social skills for students.
- Provide basic first aid for non-urgent medical issues.
- Assisted in school canteen if needed.
Assistant Canteen Manager
Two Wells Primary School
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Ensured all food served was correct temperature and handled safely.
- Ordering necessary products to deliver a menu in line with the Rite Bite Policy
- Ensure the canteen was kept in a hygienic manner, following safe food handling practices.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual budget in conjunction with Governing Council.
Financial Services Representative
Optus
05.2001 - 11.2013
- Managed client financial priorities to minimise risk and optimize returns.
- Negotiated payment agreements with clients and business to cultivate favourable terms.
- Built and established relationships with clientele to improve future business opportunities.
- Liaised with Centrelink to find solutions for customers who needed assistance with finances.
Education
Certificate IV in Education Support - Education
DECD
Adelaide, SA03.2020
Certificate III in Education Support - Education
Open Colleges
Adelaide. SA10.2017
High School Diploma -
Banksia Park High School
Adelaide, SA12.1995
Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development using Berry Street Education Model
- Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Highly motivated, results and initiative driven
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Able to quickly establish and maintain positive working relationships with both students and colleagues
- Understanding and empathetic when working with all students, in particular, those with challenging behaviours, complex needs, culturally diverse backgrounds and ESL students
- Effective delivery of school based intervention programs
- Able to work independently
- Maintaining records of focus students daily behaviours, successes and challenges
- Assisting classroom teachers with preparing resources and implementing these
Certification
DHS Working with Children Check - Expires 2024
Authority to Work -2023
SMART - July 2023
First Aid HLTAID012 - Child Care and CPR July 2023
National Police Clearance - July 2023
Code of Ethics - April 2023
Berry Street Education Model - March 2022
RHAN-Ec - July 2021
Positive Behaviour Support -September 2020
Child Protection Curriculum Training- September 2018
Numerous other PLINK courses.
References
Stephanie Mertzanidis
Teacher, Riverdale Primary School
PH 0431 973 091
Janine Dannenberg
Teacher, Riverdale Primary School
PH 0407 943 750
Rebecca Roberts
Line Manager & Wellbeing Leader, Riverdale Primary School,
PH 0450 900 874
Timeline
Vacation Care Educator
YMCA-Modbury Special School
07.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
School Support Officer
Riverdale Primary School
01.2020 - Current
School Support Officer
Salisbury North R-7 School
08.2017 - 12.2019
Assistant Canteen Manager
Two Wells Primary School
02.2014 - 02.2016
Financial Services Representative
Optus
05.2001 - 11.2013
Certificate IV in Education Support - Education
DECD
Certificate III in Education Support - Education
Open Colleges
High School Diploma -
Banksia Park High School
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