I love spending time with my family and friends, the beach, dancing, pilates and food!
SOPHIE FERGUSON
Manning
Summary
A country girl from Esperance, living in Perth currently completed a degree in Bachelor of Education (Primary). I have a lot of background working with children and families through babysitting, education assistance and support working. Im passionate about helping people and love working with others.
Hold:
-WWC, police clearance, full drivers license
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant
Department of Education
2023.03 - Current
- Working as a casual Education Assistant regularly at the primary schools in both Esperance and throughout Perth. Working with and providing support for both Mainstream classes and assisting children with special needs. I have experience with a range of different abilities such as autism, ADHD, non-verbal students, down syndrome, wheelchair etc.
Disability Support Worker
Cam Can Esperance
2024.12 - Current
- Working with members of Cam Can and supporting them, working with both level 1 and 2 needs (including personal hygiene), catheter care, hoist training, medication training. Helping them achieve everyday tasks and sleepover/night shifts.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
Sales Assistant
Khub Esperance
2021.06 - 2023.09
- Counter, customer service, restocking and backfill, cleaning and balancing tills.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Maintained clean, organized store environment for an inviting shopping experience for customers.
Wait Staff Member
Taylor Street Quarters Esperance
2022.02 - 2023.08
- Front of house duties including waitressing, cleaning, taking orders and counter/Working with money and tills.
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
Summer Casual Plant Operator
CBH Esperance
2022.01 - 2025.01
- Working at the Esperance Port Terminal as a Plant Operator. Working on grids, unloading trucks full of grain, cleaning and hygiene, working in Sampling.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Pharmacy Assistant
Terry White Chemist Esperance
2020.08 - 2021.01
- Customer service, helping in dispensary, balancing tills, and cleaning.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
Education
Esperance Primary School
6 Competencies in A Cert 3 Business
Esperance Senior High School
Cert 4 Health And Nursing Studies
South Regional TAFE
2022-11
Bachelor of Education ( Primary)
University of Notre Dame
Fremantle, WABachelor of Education (Primary)
Edith Cowan University
2027-07
Skills
- I’m passionate about helping people and making them feel included and safe
- I’m a hardworking person that will get what needs to be done finished
- Teacher assistance, Classroom support, Behaviour management, Special needs education
- I’m always happy and have a smile on my face
- When something needs to be done, I will be proactive
- I’m good at interacting with others, relationship building
- I’m responsible and trustworthy
- Confident when talking to people and adapt to things very easy
- Honest about my actions
- Willing to give things a go even if I’m not the best at it or confident at it
- Efficient with my time and tasks provided
- Good technology and computer skills
- Am confident with numbers and counting money
Interests
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Cam Can Esperance
2024.12 - Current
Education Assistant
Department of Education
2023.03 - Current
Wait Staff Member
Taylor Street Quarters Esperance
2022.02 - 2023.08
Summer Casual Plant Operator
CBH Esperance
2022.01 - 2025.01
Sales Assistant
Khub Esperance
2021.06 - 2023.09
Pharmacy Assistant
Terry White Chemist Esperance
2020.08 - 2021.01
Esperance Primary School
6 Competencies in A Cert 3 Business
Esperance Senior High School
Cert 4 Health And Nursing Studies
South Regional TAFE
Bachelor of Education ( Primary)
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Edith Cowan University