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Fluent German
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Sonia Cooper

Humpty Doo,NT

Summary

I have worked as a teachers aid for 6 years then a special needs educational assistant for 5 years after getting T.AFE certificates.

I have worked in retail, art galleries, picture framing and also as a freelance painter.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Assistant, Special Needs

Halls Creek District High School
02.2003 - Current

Retail Assistant

David Jones
05.2000 - 03.2003
  • Increased sales by good customer rappor.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Processed customer returns to manage smooth refunds and exchanges following store procedures
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions
  • Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue

Pats Clerk

Halls Creek Hospital
07.2001 - Oct2005
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance

Education

GED -

Kimberley Training Institute
Broome, WA
11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Curtin University
Perth, WA
01.1993

High School Diploma -

Karratha Senior High School
Karratha, WA
12.1991

Skills

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Special Needs Understanding
  • Supply Stocking
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Educational Settings
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Remote Assistance
  • Social and Group Settings
  • Group Assistance
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Tutoring and Student Assistance
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Language Skills
  • Life Skills Development
  • Emotional Support
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Student Supervision
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Parental Interaction
  • Speech Impairment
  • Staff Meetings
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Conflict Management
  • IEP compliance
  • Special education
  • Classroom preparation and maintenance
  • Student and parent relations

Accomplishments

I have had muliple succwssful exhibitions in Scotland, England, Germany and Austrailia. av3erage $4000 a painting.

Fluent German

I lived in Cuxhaven North Germany for 6 years and even dreams in German.

Languages

German
Full Professional

Timeline

Education Assistant, Special Needs

Halls Creek District High School
02.2003 - Current

Pats Clerk

Halls Creek Hospital
07.2001 - Oct2005

Retail Assistant

David Jones
05.2000 - 03.2003

GED -

Kimberley Training Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Curtin University

High School Diploma -

Karratha Senior High School

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