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Sarah Alturkmani

Pakenham South,VIC

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Support Worker

St. Patrick's Primary Pakenham / Placement
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Ability to support students with diverse learning needs.
  • Classroom and behaviour management.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students needing additional assistance.
  • supported teachers in delivering lessons and managing the classroom.
  • Assisted in the preparation of teaching materials and classroom setup.
  • Provided support to students with autism and other developmental disabilities.
  • Supported classroom activities and facilitated small group sessions.

Classroom Teacher

Ebla International School
08.2017 - 10.2020
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students could access the curriculum and progress in their learning.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of the material.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.

Teacher's Assistant

Al-Rabee Association for the Care of Children With
01.2007 - 06.2007
  • Provided one one-on-one or small group support to students with ASD, helping them with tasks, guiding them through routines, and ensuring they understood instructions.
  • Helped students with ASD to develop social skills and guided them in recognizing social cues.
  • Helped in identifying sensory needs and implementing strategies like sensory breaks and adjusting the environment to reduce overload.
  • Assisted in adapting lessons and materials to the student's learning style.
  • Communicated with teachers and sharing updates on the student's day.

Education

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support -

Chisholm Institute
Berwick, VIC
11.2024

Bachelor of Education -

Al- Baath University
Homs, Syria
05.2017

Skills

  • Familiarity with behavior management strategies and policies in Victoria
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Experience with special education needs
  • Patience and adaptability
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff
  • Flexibility in working with students of varying abilities and needs

Timeline

Education Support Worker

St. Patrick's Primary Pakenham / Placement
06.2024 - 11.2024

Classroom Teacher

Ebla International School
08.2017 - 10.2020

Teacher's Assistant

Al-Rabee Association for the Care of Children With
01.2007 - 06.2007

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support -

Chisholm Institute

Bachelor of Education -

Al- Baath University

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