Sarah Craker
Whittlesea,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable education support member/tutor currently studying a Bachelor of Primary Education at RMIT University, and minoring in Health and Physical Education. Experience in creating inclusive learning environments and enhancing literacy skills through small group intervention. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, teamwork and communication skills complemented by a positive attitude and passion for learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Support / Tutor
Whittlesea Primary School
02.2024 - Current
- Supporting students in Year levels Foundation to Two in the general classroom and specialist classes, as well as on excursions.
- Providing one on one support to students who need additional help. Assisting them to engage in lessons and understand materials (providing them with appropriate adjustments so they can be successful in their learning).
- Providing additional support to students who require it such as those with special educational needs or disabilities like ADHD, ASD, ODD and Dyslexia.
- Assisted in implementing Individualised Education Support Plan's and behaviour support strategies that align with the school wide positive behaviour support program.
- Monitoring student progress and reporting observations to teachers.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to educational support roles.
- Assisting in preparing materials/resources, setting up activities and working with small groups.
- Working as a tutor in small groups of 4-6 students, two days a week.
- Facilitating student participation in a small group early literacy intervention program, MiniLit, which is designed to support struggling readers by equipping them with the skills to successfully read texts.
- Explicitly teaching skills relating to phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
- Supporting students through structured lessons that incorporate sound and word activities, text reading and story book reading.
Sales Assistant Team Member
Bakers Delight Whittlesea
02.2019 - 06.2024
- Working independently with minimal supervision.
- Serving customers with knowledgeable and friendly support at every stage of their in-store experience.
- Informing customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Fostering lasting relationships with customers through effective face-to-face communication and quick response to promote long-term loyalty.
- Trialling and training new employees on customer service, money handling, cleaning, and organizing strategies.
- Taking customer orders both in person and over the phone, thereby completing over the phone payments.
- Completing daily banking as well as both opening and closing the store.
- Completing routine ‘Breaducate’ modules on time to ensure adequate knowledge of present and future campaigns.
Recpetionist/Administrative Assistant
Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Invoicing, billing, and taking customer payments.
- Assisting customers when purchasing in-store products.
- Setting up treatment plans and explaining to customers ways that they can receive the best care.
- Scanning documents into patient files and ensuring all health information remains confidential and private.
- General reception duties including booking in, changing, rescheduling, and cancelling appointments over the phone and in person.
- Entering remittances.
OSHC Worker
Hazel Glen College
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Care and supervision of children aged prep to year six.
- Acting as a facilitator of play and encouraging students to try new experiences.
- Acting as an appropriate role model for children.
- Ensuring the environment in which children learn and play is clean, hygienic, and safe.
- Attending staff meetings to implement and evaluate programs which are based on the developmental needs and interests of children, and which invite their input and participation.
- Implementing rules and following procedures adequately.
- Maintaining meaningful relationships with students and parents.
Bakery Assistant
Champions IGA
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisting customers with a helpful attitude and positive approach.
- Preparing and following recipes to make a variety of bakery products. Further using utensils and ovens safely.
- Helping customers to find desired products in the store.
- Washing dishes and sanitizing prep area at the end of each shift.
- Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Storing, labelling, and replenishing supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Arranging bakery displays to show case baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Replacing stock and requesting new products from the bakery to keep areas well stocked for maximum sales.
- Working in a fast-paced team environment.
- Opening the store independently and following necessary security procedures.
- Taking phone orders and organizing orders.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Minor in Health And Physical Education
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12-2026
Year 12 VCE -
Assumption College
Kilmore 12-2020
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Adaptable
- Positive and enthusiastic
Certification
- VCE Certificate
- Working with Children Check (Employee)
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and other obligations (Early childhood and Primary)
- NCCD Disability Standards for Education for Primary Schools - Part 1 and 2
- Protective Intervention Training
- Up to date Police Check
- First Aid Certificate HLTAID011
- CPR Certificate HLTAID009
- 22556VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
- 22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
Timeline
Education Support / Tutor
Whittlesea Primary School
02.2024 - Current
OSHC Worker
Hazel Glen College
03.2023 - 12.2023
Recpetionist/Administrative Assistant
Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates
12.2022 - 03.2024
Bakery Assistant
Champions IGA
05.2021 - 12.2022
Sales Assistant Team Member
Bakers Delight Whittlesea
02.2019 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Minor in Health And Physical Education
RMIT University
Year 12 VCE -
Assumption College
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