Nilofar Shaikh

To secure a challenging role as School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) at an educational institute that can recognize, utilize and ultimately benefit from my professional and personal skills at the same time allowing for continued overall progression.

Teresa Hughes- 9787 1156

Ana- Lucia Moule- 9787 1156

• Over the past year of casual and temporary long-term School Learning Support Office I have
• Had extensive experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Demonstrated patience, understanding, a sense of humor and flexibility, an essential quality in this field of work.
• Gathered information from the teacher/parents and via observations/interactions with the student as to their specific needs in relation to their disability.
• Demonstrated and awareness of students’ disabilities and the impact this has upon their learning, socialization, and their ability to contribute to the classroom environment.
• Confidently responded to all students’ needs particularly regarding their personal care, cleanliness, and positive interaction so to optimize their learning experiences.
• Competently assisted students with their personalized prescribed physiotherapy programs, mealtimes, tube feeding and administering medication when required and attending to the student’s toileting needs.
• Assisting in the implementation of class programs, activities, and routines to meet students individual learning goals. This include preparing and setting up of student’s physiotherapy equipment, morning teas, art/craft materials, photocopying, laminating resources.

• Through my experience of working with students with intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities I have
• Learnt that a positive outlook and clam and cheerful interaction with the students helps them enormously to cope with their struggles in learning.
• An excellent rapport with all students and a good understanding of their social, emotional and educational needs.
• Given clear concrete instructions to students in a quiet calm voice which enables them to understand the concepts that they are trying to learn.
• Used my knowledge of moderate to severe disabilities, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, ADD and ADHD, Behavioral and Learning Disabilities to meet the diverse range of students needs with my classroom and school environment.
• Used my knowledge and experience of physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities to identify students learning styles and enabling them to respond and work at the pace suits them. This allows students to enjoy the learning experiences, provide them with consistent and positive feedback and celebrate when they achieve their goals.
• I supported students in small group situations implementing literacy and numeracy programs that have beet set by class teacher.

• Effective communication is the foundation of a good learning environment.
• With my clear and concise communication with students I have
• Always maintained eye contact with students ensuring effective communication.
• Contributed enthusiastically and actively as a team member within the classroom and whole school community.
• Ensured communication with classroom teacher in honest, positive and student goal oriented.
• Ensured that written and verbal communication be maintained between all colleagues including School Learning Support Officers, teaching staff, therapists, and parents.
• A thorough understanding of my position with classroom teacher- I am willing and able to follow their instructions and if I am confused, I always clarify, ask questions so that teacher’s instructions are clear to me.
• Effectively used gestures and signs with students with language difficulties.
• An understanding and awareness of the need to communicate with and follow the instructions of any health professional that is involved with a student I am working with.
• Followed students timetables and set routines ensuring all students participate in their Individual Programs as directed and organized by the classroom teacher and health care professionals.
• Effectively communicated with all teachers whilst implementing the individual reading program across the school through student observations, students visual tracking, students’ responses to reading and student engagement.
• Good communication and openly respond to parents, following up on requests and liaising with teachers.
• Competent with using email as a method of communication when required and use my computer skills to find and share information.

• In closing I am fully aware of my roles and responsibilities as a School Learning support officer and the duty of care and privacy of each student. I have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students and fellow workers. I have the capabilities to work toward common goals and objectives to deliver a quality education for all students in collaborative team. I have the essential qualities, maturity and experience, with continued dedication to exemplary performance. I have sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety issues and making the workplace safe and those within it safe. I also have knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Equality Issues.
• Thank You
• Nilofar Shaikh