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Tara Ross

Werrington County,NSW

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate, with extensive experience as a Student Learning Support Officer at the Department of Education and a Dispensary Technician at Steve's Pharmacy. Excelled in adapting communication methods to support diverse student needs and efficiently managed medication inventory. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of students with various disabilities, significantly enhancing learning outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Learning Support Officer

Department Of Education
10.2022 - Current
  • I have helped in receiving and distributing Mainstream content to various other classes within the support unit.
  • Contributed ideas for improving the way we support our students.
  • Completed all Professional Learning to stay current with all Mandatory Training.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with fellow colleagues to enhance the students learning needs.
  • Helping students learn Mainstream content across all subjects and stages.

Dispensary Technician

Steve's Pharmacy
04.2003 - 01.2023
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Assisted patients with product selection, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits and proper dosing guidelines.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication.
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorisations, and patient information.

Education

Certificate III - Pharmacy

TAFE
Kingswood, NSW

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Park High School
Cambridge Park, NSW
12-2000

Skills

    As a School Learning Support Officer (2022-2024) I have worked in mainstream and support unit settings on both casual and temporary contract basis This support has been in the capacity of both School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) in a high school setting supporting students from Year 7-10 with a variety of support needs

    Awareness of the needs of students with diverse disabilities including intellectual disability, autism, emotional and behavioural disabilities/disorders

    An abundance of knowledge, skills and personal attributes are needed to work effectively with students with emotional, physical and intellectual disabilities to create positive learning outcomes

    To do this I have:

  • monitored support student behaviour during excursions/incursions, as well as at recess and lunch
  • readily adapted my communication methods and used various communication aids depending on the individual needs of the student
  • monitored WHS procedures of students in challenging environments including wood/metal work classrooms, agricultural farms, science classrooms and swimming pools
  • demonstrated the ability to work with flexible student groupings
  • helping students with time management practices for completing tasks efficiently and effectively
  • prioritising work in order for exam readiness

Timeline

Student Learning Support Officer

Department Of Education
10.2022 - Current

Dispensary Technician

Steve's Pharmacy
04.2003 - 01.2023

Certificate III - Pharmacy

TAFE

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Park High School

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