Silke Meyer
Prospect,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help young people to reach their full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate with 8 years of experience working with children aged 5 to 12. Experienced in navigating various situations including highly complex and challenging behaviour. Enthusiastic and skilled in supporting emotional, social, personal growth and emotional regulation of young individuals. Flexible and adaptable with a life long learning attitude. Quick rapport building, resilient and effective in setting professional boundaries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant, Learning Support
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
02.2021 - Current
- Supporting students with additional needs to learn life skills (cooking, gardening, shopping) and social skills (behaviour regulation, social interaction).
- Supporting young people to set and achieve goals.
- Carefully building rapport with vulnerable students to establish a feeling of belonging and safety.
- Supporting student learning needs and providing individualized guidance to promote academic goal-achievement.
- Collaborating with Head of Learning Support to evaluate program success and alignment with student needs.
- Complying with policies regarding mandatory reporting, confidentiality, and data protection.
- Promoting inclusion and diversity.
Teacher Assistant
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of children from Prep to grade 6.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported student with Down Syndrome to achieve milestones in specialised learning program "My Way".
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Homeschool Tutor, Grade 1 to 6
Longreach School of Distance Education
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Homeschool Tutor to my 2 daughters while living on a remote cattle station in the QLD outback.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of students.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
Personal Care Worker
RSL Care Limited
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns daily.
Hotel Services
RSL Care Limited
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Planned, prepared, and served healthy meals and snacks for up to 25 clients according to clients diet.
- Cleaned and maintained work area, following health and safety regulations.
Function Coordinator
Coco’s Restaurant
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Managed event logistics and operations for events up to 250 people.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
Stay-at-Home Mum
01.2007 - 07.2013
Education
Diploma of Child Youth and Family Intervention -
Training Tailor Made
Online, QLD12.2024
Certificate III in Education Support -
Itac
Online, NSW02.2022
Preventing Dementia MOOC -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS2018
Understanding Dementia MOOC -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS2015
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Mercy Community Services
Rockhampton, QLD08.2014
Advanced English for Migrants -
TAFE
Southbank, Brisbane01.2007
Diploma of Marketing and Event Management -
Academy For Marketing And Advertising
Essen, Germany2000
Studies in Public and European Law -
Ruhr-University Bochum
Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Germany1999
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Behaviour Management Techniques
- Behaviour Modeling
- Positive Reinforcement
- Life Skills Development
- Educational Support
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Life Long Learning
- Effective Communication
- Detailed Documentation
Languages
German
English
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/07/1968
De Facto Relationship, 2 daughters aged 17 and 15
Current First Aid Certificate
Open Driver Licence
Visa Status: Permanent Resident
References
- Ms Tina Knight, Principal, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Biloela, QLD, 07 4992 2353
Tina_Knight@rok.catholic.edu.au
- Ms Suzanne Chalk, Head of Learning Support, St Joseph’s Primary School, Biloela, QLD, 0447 480 075
Sue_Chalk@rok.catholic.edu.au
Timeline
Teacher Assistant, Learning Support
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
02.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
08.2019 - 10.2020
Homeschool Tutor, Grade 1 to 6
Longreach School of Distance Education
01.2016 - 10.2020
Personal Care Worker
RSL Care Limited
02.2014 - 06.2016
Hotel Services
RSL Care Limited
10.2013 - 02.2014
Function Coordinator
Coco’s Restaurant
03.2013 - 07.2013
Stay-at-Home Mum
01.2007 - 07.2013
Diploma of Child Youth and Family Intervention -
Training Tailor Made
Certificate III in Education Support -
Itac
Preventing Dementia MOOC -
University of Tasmania
Understanding Dementia MOOC -
University of Tasmania
Certificate III in Aged Care -
Mercy Community Services
Advanced English for Migrants -
TAFE
Diploma of Marketing and Event Management -
Academy For Marketing And Advertising
Studies in Public and European Law -
Ruhr-University Bochum
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