Dedicated educational assistant committed to fostering a positive learning environment and supporting students' academic and personal development. Skilled in collaborating with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies and providing individualized assistance to students with diverse needs. Passionate about contributing to the educational journey and success of every student.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief - Education Assistant
Department Of Education
03.2024 - Current
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
Documented student' behaviour, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Delivered personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library and playground.
Assisted the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers; and, under teacher direction, work with individual or small group of children on programs or demonstrations
Responsible to shadow an Education Assistant and assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment
Actively assisting and encouraging inclusivity for special needs students with ADHD, Autism, Diabetes, Anxiety Disorder, Dyslexia, SMD anxiety, Imputed learning difficulties, Dysgraphia and wheelchair-bound students from years seven to eleven
Assisting students with their classroom readiness such as resource and task adjustments
Assisting the Teacher with the general care and well being of students, including attending to students with minor illnesses
Reading student files to ensure better assistance is provided
Working on delegated assignments from Supervisor and Teacher (Admin work)
Assisting the teacher with the care and supervision of students in out-of-class activities.
Parent Helper (Volunteer)
Subiaco Primary School
03.2020 - 09.2023
Responsible for assisting students on excursions and in classroom settings, always adhering to Classroom Teacher’s instructions, prioritising student safety
Closely monitored, observed and identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and communicated to the Classroom Teacher
Assisted students while eating, ensuring hand hygiene
Actively assisted other Classroom Teachers as required
Setup the classroom after students have left for the day.
Computer Teacher (part-time)
Government School Sathanur (India)
07.2011 - 12.2011
Responsible for teaching students from Year 1 to Year 3 in computers through a set timetable, establishing detailed daily lesson plans in accordance with the curriculum guidelines including integrating the use of technology into the classroom using interactive blackboards and computers, always ensuring the school’s policies and procedures and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations are adhered to
Conducted small groups and individual classroom activities with students based on their differentiated learning requirements and ability level, always respecting their individual cultures
Managed classroom routines and behaviour, maintained professional, friendly and supportive relationships with students, always ensuring that a broad range of techniques and strategies are used to retain student interest and maximise learning
Maintained thorough records of student’s academic progress and provided continuous communication with parents through parent-teacher interviews, meetings and notes through student diaries to keep parents up to date with children’s’ academic progress
Attended weekly staff meetings and weekly collaborative planning meetings.
Clearance
WWCC – 3923720
Screening Clearance Number – SCN6Y3KM3X6S5
E-Number (DOE) – E4140128
Education
Certificate III in School Based Education Support (Mar 2024)
Foundation Education , Queensland
Bachelor in Computer Science (Jun 2009)
Mysore University (India)
Professional Learning Courses
Understanding Child Mental Health and Disability – Emerging Minds Learning (2023)
Understanding Child Mental Health – Emerging Minds Learning (2023)
Certificate of Completion – Alternative Learning Course – Australian Higher Education Academy (2023)
Certificate of Completion – Mandatory Reporter Training – Australian Higher Education Academy (2023)
First Aid Course
References
Vani Sambhara, Program Coordinator, Willetton SHS, 08 9334 7265, vani.sambhara@education.wa.edu.au