Taylah Farrar

In addition to the educator

• Ensure all assigned administrative and office duties are completed on time
• Provide support to the Coordinator in monitoring income and expenditure
• Assist with preparing a marketing plan on a yearly basis and actively market the service
• Assist the service to ensure the completion of any collection of data or other records required
• Ability to work in a team and to exercise tact, discretion and sound judgement and embrace collaborative learning practices

• Implementation of a fun, safe and stimulating program for the children attending the OSHC service
• Provide supervision to groups of students ensuring safety and wellbeing at all times
• Provide one to one supervision for special needs students
• Maintain professional work ethic with students, parents and colleagues
• Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
• Communicate with children in a caring, compassionate and respectful manner, being attentive and understanding of each child’s individual needs
• Implement effective and appropriate behaviour guidance techniques and strategies
• Be aware of children with special needs and the inclusive practices of the service
• Encourage children to develop independence and responsibility
• Role model appropriate behaviours and interactions for children
• Gather and evaluate information about children’s learning and development
• Greet families in a warm and friendly manner, sharing positive information about their child’s day
• Be aware of, sensitive to and have an understanding of the diverse needs of families
• Respect the confidentiality of families should you have access to their personal information
• Provide support and assistance to other educators as required
• Role model and encourage children to use effective hand washing and food handling procedures
• Be aware of children’s dietary needs
• Ensure food prepared for children on a daily basis is in accordance with the service Food Handling, Health and Nutrition Policies
• Be flexible in following the changing interests and needs of the children
• Monitor and maintain own practices to ensure consistency with legislative requirements

• Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
• Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
• Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
• Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
• Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
• Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
• Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.