Renee Attewell
Craigmore, SA
Summary
A support-orientated professional driven by a commitment to supporting individuals and fostering independence.
Compassionate Intervention School Support Officer with a passion for helping and guiding students as well as the families within our surrounding school community.
Known for building positive and lasting relationships within the work-place to help with positive and efficient task completions. Skilled in student support, administrative assistance, and classroom management.
Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to create positive environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Support Officer
Elizabeth North Primary School
04.2021 - Current
- Developed resources for classroom activities and school programs.
- Implemented numeracy and literacy programes to enhance student-well-being and academic success.
- Timetabling and working closely with numerous teachers across year levels 3, 4 and 5 for successful intervention grouping.
- Support students presenting with complex behaviours, utilising calm, trauma-informed and regulation-based strategies to de-escalate situations and maintain safe learning environments.
- Support lesson delivery by reinforcing instructions, clarifying tasks and guiding students during whole-class, small-group and one-on-one learning.
- Support students during excursions, swimming lessons, sports days and whole-school events.
- Build strong, positive relationships with students and families, including those from complex or high-needs backgrounds.
- Identify and respond to child safety concerns, making reports to the Child Abuse Report Line in consultation with school leadership.
- Assist with emergency procedures, including fire evacuation drills and safety training.
- Developed and maintained student records using school management systems.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and administration for student support.
- Implemented programs to enhance student well-being and academic success initiatives.
- Supervised student activities during lunch breaks or recess periods.
- Responded promptly to emails sent by teachers regarding student-related matters.
- Assisted teachers with lesson planning and preparation of materials for classes.
Retail and Stock Manager
Sussans
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Managed inventory levels and ensured accurate stock replenishment.
- Oversaw daily stock operations and coordinated with team members.
- Implemented efficient storage solutions to optimize space utilization.
- Trained new staff on stock management procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with suppliers to streamline ordering processes and deliveries.
- Built positive customer relationships.
Waitress/Cook's Assistant
Billy Baxter's
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took and processed food orders accurately using POS system.
- Assisted in training new staff on restaurant procedures and service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
Education
Certificate 3 Education Support -
Open Colleges
Sydney, NSWXavier College
Gawler, SA12.1999
Certificate 4 - Book Keeping
TAFE
Skills
- Intervention program implementation
- Phonemic Awareness
- Resource Preparation
- Sight Word Recognition
- Spelling
- Curriculum Delivery
- Time Management
- Peer Management
- Organisation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Behavior management strategies
- Classroom resource development
- Student assessment support
- Record keeping systems
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Verbal Intervention Working with Children and Young People – Traditional Classroom Learning
- Thinking Maths Professional Development Certificate
- Cert 3 Education Support
- EAR Authority to Work Letter
- Education and Care - Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect
- Understanding and responding to self harm and suicidal behaviour in an education setting.
- Working with Children Check - CLEARED
- Police clearance
References
- Chris Taylor - Line Manager 2025
- 0438 864 890
- Jade Mattin - Assistant Principal and Line Manager 2022-2024
- 0432 600 695
Timeline
Intervention Support Officer
Elizabeth North Primary School
04.2021 - Current
Retail and Stock Manager
Sussans
01.2003 - 01.2011
Waitress/Cook's Assistant
Billy Baxter's
01.2001 - 01.2003
Certificate 3 Education Support -
Open Colleges
Xavier College
Certificate 4 - Book Keeping
TAFE