Sofia O'Sullivan
Forster,NSW
Summary
Energetically contributed to Forster Public School as a School Learning Support Officer, excelling in special needs education and fostering student safety. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and collaboration with teachers to enhance individual student achievements. Skilled in both verbal communication and creating supportive, adaptive learning environments, significantly improving student engagement and academic performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Learning Support Officer
Forster Public School
Forster
11.2022 - Current
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Collaborated with teachers to create individualized education plans for students.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Assisted students with various learning disabilities, such as dyslexia or autism.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Implemented behavior management plans to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Supported students in completing assignments independently.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards, and visitors.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students to improve academic performance.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Conducted assessments of student performance using standardized tests and teacher-made tests, quizzes, exams.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
Education
Certificate III - Education Support
TAFE NSW
NSWSkills
- Activity implementation
- Classroom supply management
- Student safety
- Classroom support
- Special needs education
- Friendly and outgoing
- CPR and first aid
- Behavior redirection
- Verbal and written communication
- Individual student assistance
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Small group and individual assistance
- Behavior management
- Behavior modeling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Supervising student activities
- Material preparation
- Setting up activities
- Special education support
Timeline
School Learning Support Officer
Forster Public School
11.2022 - Current
Certificate III - Education Support
TAFE NSW
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