Stephanie Jennings
WARNBRO,WA
Summary
Dedicated Educational Assistant with a proven track record at the Department of Education, adept at fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder through individualized educational plans and positive reinforcement techniques. Strong communicator and collaborator, enhancing student engagement and promoting emotional growth. Committed to student health and safety.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant - Special Needs
Department Of Education
05.2024 - Current
- Supported teaching staff in delivering planned educational programs and fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
- Provided feedback on educational and therapy programs; participated in evaluating student progress.
- Assisted in maintaining student health and wellbeing, with a focus on care and safety.
- Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to promote school values and priorities.
- Collaborated with staff and families to implement individual education and behaviour support plans.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, staff and parents to support student engagement and learning.
- Applied evidence-based strategies for learning and behaviour management.
- Possess knowledge and experience in supporting students with diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Teaching
Curtin University
Perth, WA01-2029
No Degree - Cert IV - School Based Education Support
Foundation Education
Qld01-2024
High School Diploma -
Emerald State High School
Emerald 01-2007
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Behavioural support
- Special education
- Inclusive teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- Materials preparation
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- Motivational techniques
- Progress reporting
- Skill building
- Classroom support
- Patient
- Emotional support
- Reading and writing support
- Child development
- CPR and first aid
- Special education support
- Student supervision
- Educational support
- Supervising student activities
- Small group and individual assistance
- Student health and safety
- Individual student assistance
- Progress monitoring
- Teacher assistance
- Effective communication
- Preparing instructional materials
- Documentation
- Multicultural awareness
- Disability awareness
- Behavior modification
- Instructional support
- Literacy support
- Individualized educational plans
- Student records management
Timeline
Educational Assistant - Special Needs
Department Of Education
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Teaching
Curtin University
No Degree - Cert IV - School Based Education Support
Foundation Education
High School Diploma -
Emerald State High School
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