Vanessa Adamson
Perth,WA
Summary
Accomplished Special Needs Education Assistant and Cafeteria Manager with the Education Department, excelling in classroom support. Thrives in creating positive student relationships and enhancing learning through one-on-one interaction. Demonstrates exceptional teacher assistance and multitasking abilities.
Highly empathetic and passionate Support worker who shows pride and care in helping others. Has been commended on relationships formed and genuine care shown to clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Education Assistant (relief)
Education Department - Aranmore Catholic College
West Leederville, PERTH, Western Australia
07.2022 - Current
- Created positive relationships with individual students through one-on-one interactions.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
- Assisted with the preparation of lesson materials and activities.
- Supported students in completing assignments independently.
- Met with the parents and reported daily activities.
- Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors, tracking student movements and safety hazards.
- Records of student behavior and/or incidents.
Cafeteria Manager
Education Department - Aranmore Catholic College
West Leederville, PERTH, Western Australia
07.2021 - Current
- Trained and supervised cafeteria staff on proper food handling techniques, safety procedures, and customer service standards.
- Established menus and monitored the quality of food served in the cafeteria.
- Monitored cash registers at the end of the shift to ensure accuracy in accounting for all sales transactions.
- Helped to coach staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers, and deposited the restaurant's earnings at the bank.
- Processed payments from customers using various payment methods, such as cash or credit cards.
- Daily food preparation.
- Invoicing
Business Owner - Facepainting & Glitter Services
Glitter Envy Artistry
Perth, Western Australia
01.2016 - Current
- Schedule bookings through advertising and social media.
- Work one-on-one with clients to come up with a plan to suit their needs.
- Managing operations, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Liaison with clients and businesses.
Disability Support Worker
MyPlace
Perth WA, Western Australia
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Newborough Primary School - Education Dept
Perth, Western Australia
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Created a safe relationship with students, so they felt calm and comfortable in my care.
- Assisted in the development of individual education plans for students with special needs.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged students' participation in class activities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers on ways to modify instruction for special-needs students.
- Encouraged active participation from all members within the classroom environment.
- Developed instructional materials to meet the specific educational needs of each student.
- Collaborated with the teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Provided direct instruction in small groups, or individually, as needed.
- Assisted in mainstream activities, also working with mainstream children.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics.
Education
Graduated Secondary College -
Aranmore Catholic College
West Leederville, Perth09-2001
Certificate 4 Special Needs/ Children At Risk Education Assistant - Special Needs/ Children At Risk EA
North Metropolitain Tafe
Joondalup, WANDIS Module Completion - Special Needs/Children At Risk
NDIS Certified
NDISSkills
- Special needs education
- Teacher assistance
- Setting up activities
- Early childhood education assistance
- Motivation and engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Student supervision
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Social integration
- Behavior management
- Classroom support
- IEP compliance
- Multicultural education
- Documentation
- Literacy development
- Classroom management assistance
- Parent & Teacher communication
Timeline
Special Needs Education Assistant (relief)
Education Department - Aranmore Catholic College
07.2022 - Current
Cafeteria Manager
Education Department - Aranmore Catholic College
07.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
MyPlace
06.2019 - 06.2021
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Newborough Primary School - Education Dept
03.2018 - 10.2020
Business Owner - Facepainting & Glitter Services
Glitter Envy Artistry
01.2016 - Current
Graduated Secondary College -
Aranmore Catholic College
Certificate 4 Special Needs/ Children At Risk Education Assistant - Special Needs/ Children At Risk EA
North Metropolitain Tafe
NDIS Module Completion - Special Needs/Children At Risk
NDIS Certified
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