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Shaylie Mcwilliams

Culburra Beach,NSW

Summary

Dedicated teaching assistant with a focus on supporting faculty in meeting classroom needs. Highly skilled at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities, and leading field trips. Proven mentor, record keeper, and multitasker. Goal-oriented teachers aide offering support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Passionate about working as a teaching assistant, bringing 5 years of experience working with students across all year levels on the autism spectrum. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. As well as talent in using various strategies to model positive behaviour and maintain classroom discipline. Professional financial specialist with robust experience in managing accounts and financial records. Demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate within teams and adapt to changing business needs while consistently achieving results. Skilled in accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and reconciliation. Known for reliability, efficiency, and strategic problem-solving in financial operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bookkeeper

Stewart McWilliams
06.2020 - Current
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.

Teacher's Aide

ASPECT South East Sydney School
06.2020 - Current
  • Supporting teachers in and around the classroom and school with children on the autism spectrum
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Monitored student behaviour in classes and community access for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
  • Provided ongoing support to families, offering resources and guidance regarding ASD-related topics and strategies.
  • Successfully managed challenging behaviours by employing proactive de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Facilitated sensory integration activities, accommodating diverse sensory needs while promoting self-regulation skills within the classroom setting.
  • Fostered a consistent routine that enabled smoother transitions between classroom activities for improved focus during instructional time.
  • Adapted instructional materials and approaches, ensuring accessibility and engagement for all learners in the autism support classroom.

Support Worker

Jo-anne Lennon & Amber Fotoulis
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, maintaining client safety and stability.
  • Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.

Room Leader Educator

First Learning Australia
02.2017 - 02.2020
  • Responsible for day to day running of the Nursery and Toddler Room
  • Conducted office management and emergency preparedness orientation to provide special skills and test specific emergency plan components
  • Maintaining high quality, stimulating learning environments
  • Contribute to the creation of a safe, calm and welcoming environment
  • Responsible for the welfare of all children in my care
  • Implementing a weekly program according to individual Child's needs
  • Managing ratios amongst fellow staff members
  • Sound Knowledge of the app Xplor
  • Documentation and daily updates of child activity
  • Conducting centre tours

Customer Service Assistant

Ian's Ice Cream
04.2013 - 04.2017
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders
  • Compiled customer feedback and recommended service delivery improvements to management
  • Serving customers and answering queries
  • Cash Handling
  • Time Stock rotation and replenishment
  • Food Handling

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Tafe Digital
North Strathfield, NSW
02-2021

High School Certificate (HSC) -

Picnic Point High School
Picnic Point NSW
09.2016

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Daily living support
  • Lesson planning
  • Cash handling
  • Relationship building
  • Motivating students
  • Positive attitude
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Classroom preparation and maintenance
  • CPR and first aid
  • Data entry
  • Computer skills
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Behavioral support
  • Staff education and training

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate With CPR
  • Working with Children Check
  • Child Protection Training

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Stewart McWilliams
06.2020 - Current

Teacher's Aide

ASPECT South East Sydney School
06.2020 - Current

Support Worker

Jo-anne Lennon & Amber Fotoulis
01.2020 - 03.2024

Room Leader Educator

First Learning Australia
02.2017 - 02.2020

Customer Service Assistant

Ian's Ice Cream
04.2013 - 04.2017

Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care

Tafe Digital

High School Certificate (HSC) -

Picnic Point High School
Shaylie Mcwilliams