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Sandy Horsfall

Wondunna,QLD

Summary

Currently employed as a General Aide Teacher Aide as well as an Indigenous Support Aide in a Queensland State Primary School. Immediately prior to this I spent almost three years as an Education Support trainer and assessor providing high level support, motivation and guidance to an array of teen and adult learners as they undertook their study journey. This also included school-based trainees and learners from diverse backgrounds with various additional needs. Previously, having worked with children in education and care for over 30 years, I have had extensive involvement across a variety of settings, with 15 years' experience as a Teacher Aide myself, and have actively worked toward ensuring that all children are provided with an array of experiences affording them the best possible opportunity to reach their full potential across all curriculum and developmental areas. I have confidently worked individually, as a member of a team, and have led teams myself. Additionally, I have played a significant role in mentoring fellow colleagues and Teacher Aide students both with their studies and with developing the practical skills necessary for their workplace duties, as well as having been a member of the Workplace Health and Safety Committee, and a member of the school's LCC, Local Consultative Committee. At all times, I've approached my job requirements with a high level of commitment, passion, strong motivation and dedication to all tasks undertaken. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.

Work History

Teacher Aide (Indigenous Support and General Aide)

Narangba Valley State School
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
  • Providing individualised support through establish tailored programs to meet the specific needs of First Nation students
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Therapy Support

Kid Centric
  • Providing individualised counselling and behaviour support for children from ages 4 through to 16

Trainer & Assessor (Education Support)

ACCCO (Australian Child Care Career Options)
  • Provided ongoing effective, professional, and innovative training for individuals studying either Cert III or Cert IV in Education Support
  • Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement
  • Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons
  • Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes

Teacher Aide

Narangba Valley State School
  • Learning Support, Prep, Behavioural Support, Intervention, General and Administration Teacher Aide roles

Group Leader (3-4½ year olds)

Tadpoles Early Learning Centre
  • Based on observed areas of needs and strengths, planned, implemented, and evaluated educational based care programs designed to meet the individual needs of all children in my care
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities

Learning & Behavioural Support Teacher Aide

Bray Park State School
  • Developed, maintained and evaluated literacy programs to assist the school's learning support students

Casual Group Leader/Relief Work

North Brisbane Child Care Centres
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques


Co-Licencee/Owner, Sole Director and Teacher-in-Charge

Attunga Cottage Children's Centre
  • Tendered for, established, ran and maintained Child Care Centre for 4 years
  • Managed day-to-day business operations
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
  • Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behaviour and reported findings to parents


Teaching Director

Little Shepherd Preschool
  • Managed the day to day running of the Preschool
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers

Kindergarten Assistant

Gymea Nursery School and Kindergarten Co-operative Society Limited
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction
  • Promoted good behaviour with positive reinforcement methods
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing


Accounts Officer

Insurance and Investment Industries
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
  • Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions

Part-Time Lecturer

Sydney School of Childcare
01.1993
  • Planned, developed, implemented and assessed lesson plans for students studying Child Care in the subject areas of Professional Studies and Child Development

Education

Cert III in Community Services -

TAFE Queensland
01.2023

TAEASS502 -

TAFE Queensland
01.2019

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: TAE 40110 - including TAELLN411 -

TAFE Queensland
01.2016

Diploma of Education Support -

TAFE Queensland
01.2012

Certificate IV in Teacher Aide Studies -

Bremer Institute of TAFE
01.2001

Associate Diploma of Social Science (Child Studies) -

Southern Sydney Institute of TAFE
01.1994

Completed Years 1 & 2 of Bachelor of Education—Early Childhood -

Macquarie University
01.1990

Certificate in Child Care Studies -

St. George Institute of TAFE
01.1987

NSW Higher School Certificate -

Port Hacking High School
01.1981

Skills

    • Substantive organisational and administrative skills
    • Effective contributor when working as a team member who values and respects the backgrounds, experience, skills and input of all colleagues
    • Ability to work independently, delegate and supervise tasks as required
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills developed through studies and diverse work roles
      • Comprehensive knowledge about, and understanding of, school practices, school curriculum and child development
      • Accomplished computer skills gained through both personal and professional use

Professional Development

  • Current Blue Card (Positive Notice)
  • First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • Class C Driver's Licence (Clean driving record)
  • A vast range of Queensland Government DETE Induction & ongoing training Certificates and numerous Professional Development courses
  • Numerous School Based, NDIS, Complex Behaviour, Trauma-informed Care, and Early Childhood Education and Care Professional Development Courses and Certificates

References

Karla Cochrane - Deputy Principal of Narangba Valley State School (3491 1111), Cassandra Miller - Business Manager of Narangba Valley State School (3491 1111), Kerry-Ann Larkin, Current Work Colleague - Narangba Valley State School (0400 050 209, Debra Hough, Current Work Colleague - Narangba Valley State School, 0428 406 169

Timeline

Part-Time Lecturer

Sydney School of Childcare
01.1993

Teacher Aide (Indigenous Support and General Aide)

Narangba Valley State School

Therapy Support

Kid Centric

Trainer & Assessor (Education Support)

ACCCO (Australian Child Care Career Options)

Teacher Aide

Narangba Valley State School

Group Leader (3-4½ year olds)

Tadpoles Early Learning Centre

Learning & Behavioural Support Teacher Aide

Bray Park State School

Casual Group Leader/Relief Work

North Brisbane Child Care Centres

Co-Licencee/Owner, Sole Director and Teacher-in-Charge

Attunga Cottage Children's Centre

Teaching Director

Little Shepherd Preschool

Kindergarten Assistant

Gymea Nursery School and Kindergarten Co-operative Society Limited

Accounts Officer

Insurance and Investment Industries

Cert III in Community Services -

TAFE Queensland

TAEASS502 -

TAFE Queensland

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: TAE 40110 - including TAELLN411 -

TAFE Queensland

Diploma of Education Support -

TAFE Queensland

Certificate IV in Teacher Aide Studies -

Bremer Institute of TAFE

Associate Diploma of Social Science (Child Studies) -

Southern Sydney Institute of TAFE

Completed Years 1 & 2 of Bachelor of Education—Early Childhood -

Macquarie University

Certificate in Child Care Studies -

St. George Institute of TAFE

NSW Higher School Certificate -

Port Hacking High School

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