SARAH KNIGHT
Toronto
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, outgoing and goal-driven individual who has a vast and diverse workforce experience for the last 10 years. I am committed to a career in Education, where I can combine my love of learning and strong interpersonal skills to support and develop young people. I am an excellent team player who takes the initiative to lead and inspire others when needed. I am a quick learner, diligent and thrive when challenged.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Relief Teacher
NSW Department Of Education
05.2025 - Current
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies, resulting in improved student focus and participation.
- Developed a positive classroom environment, fostering collaboration and respect among students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve instructional methodologies.
- Contributed to curriculum development initiatives, ensuring alignment with state standards and relevance to modern contexts.
- Provided instructional support to students with diverse needs through differentiated instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique requirements.
Student Learning Support Officer
Department of Education
04.2025 - Current
- Provide tailored one-on-one and group support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Assist in adapting lesson plans, monitoring progress, and offering feedback to teachers and parents.
- Foster an inclusive learning environment, supporting both academic and social-emotional development.
- Collaborate on Student Learning Plans and ensure effective behaviour management.
- Maintain confidentiality and engage in ongoing professional development to enhance skills.
Bartender
Warners Bay Hotel
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Make and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons including cocktails
- Ensure the highest level of customer service is upheld and delivered
- Maintain rigorous daily cleaning of both the bar and floor
- Monitor and enforce responsible service of alcohol and gaming principles
Student Placement
Toronto High School
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed a four-week practicum in the P.D.H.P.E department as a student teacher working towards meeting the Australian Professional Standards for Teaching
- Wrote and delivered both practical and theoretical lesson plans for students in stages four and five
- Participated in the assisting of running extra-curricular activities, including a Swim Safety program delivered at Speers Point Pool and Under 13’s girls rugby league gala day in Ramond Terrace
- Completed marking of student exams and assisted with end of year report writing
- Attended staff meetings for school and student development
Farm Hand
Cook Farming Contracting
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Worked on flood irrigation of cotton cropping
- Hand-started and stopped siphons to ensure plants were sufficiently watered
- Maintained and built rotor banks for efficient watering as well as monitored water levels in head and tail ditches through main water supply channels
Station Hand
Napier Downs Cattle Station
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Mustering of animals on horseback and two-wheel motorbikes
- Animal husbandry processes including vaccinating, castrating, dehorning, and branding including the low-stress stock handling of cattle
- Station maintenance and infrastructure building of fences, water points, and machinery
- Administering medicine to animals including antibiotics, preventative vaccinations, and oral drench for internal and external parasites
- Operate machinery including tractor, skid steer and loader
- Worked autonomously to complete necessary jobs
Governess
Margaret River Cattle Station
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Cared for two children under the age of five
- Implemented and facilitated learning of ‘Kindy’ curriculum through Kimberley School of the Air
- Performed duties of a station hand including low-stress stock handling, processing and educating, two-wheel mustering, maintenance (fencing and vehicle)
- Cared for homestead animals
Bartender
Terrigal Hotel
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Make and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons including cocktails
- Ensure the highest level of customer service is upheld and delivered
- Maintain rigorous daily cleaning of both the bar and floor
- Monitor and enforce responsible service of alcohol and gaming principles
Retail Sales Assistant
Aje
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and colour to promote a visually appealing environment.
- Worked with meeting daily, monthly and weekly budgets as well as working with KPI's and ATV's and IPT's
Waitress
Angkasa Malaysian Restaurant
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while serving tables.
- Took table service / phone orders and delivered food
- Greeted and seated customer
Retail Sales Assistant
Aje Macquarie Centre
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and colour to promote a visually appealing environment.
- Worked with meeting daily, monthly and weekly budgets as well as working with KPI's and ATV's and IPT's
Administrative Assistant
Corrective Services
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed general administrative duties, including copying, faxing and filing
- Catalogued and managed department records and files for prompt and efficient retrieval
- Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to fixed office budget
- Managed and organised offender classification paperwork with thorough use of OIMS program
Education
Master of Teaching - Secondary Education
University Of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSWBachelor Of Sports and Exercise Science - undefined
University Of Newcastle
Ourimbah, NSW01.2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Group instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Student engagement
- Creative problem solving
- Relationship building and management
Certification
- Child Protection Awareness Training
- First Aid and CPR
- Anaphylaxis training
- Working with Children Check
- Code of Ethics & Conduct NSW GSE
- Certificate II in Hospitality
- RSA, RCG & TAB compliance
- Operate skid steer ticket
- Operate mine vehicle ticket
- Cert III in Rural Operations
Timeline
Casual Relief Teacher
NSW Department Of Education
05.2025 - Current
Student Learning Support Officer
Department of Education
04.2025 - Current
Student Placement
Toronto High School
11.2024 - 12.2024
Bartender
Warners Bay Hotel
03.2024 - 03.2025
Farm Hand
Cook Farming Contracting
01.2024 - 03.2024
Station Hand
Napier Downs Cattle Station
02.2023 - 12.2023
Governess
Margaret River Cattle Station
03.2022 - 12.2022
Bartender
Terrigal Hotel
08.2020 - 02.2022
Retail Sales Assistant
Aje
07.2019 - 02.2020
Waitress
Angkasa Malaysian Restaurant
03.2019 - 07.2019
Retail Sales Assistant
Aje Macquarie Centre
06.2018 - 02.2019
Administrative Assistant
Corrective Services
12.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor Of Sports and Exercise Science - undefined
University Of Newcastle
Master of Teaching - Secondary Education
University Of Newcastle
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