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Tessa Cinamon

Morley,Western Australia
Tessa Cinamon

Summary

Enthusiastic special needs educational assistant. Work with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities. Well-versed in child development theories and various teaching philosophies. Accomplished in creating nurturing environments. Highly organized and adept in multitasking, creating classroom discussions and mentoring students. Positive role model successful in quickly building rapport with students. Work well with lead teachers to develop and implement dynamic and interactive lessons. Committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals. Successful in coordinating with lead teachers to implement interactive lesson plans, guide creative expression and enable total student development. Goal-oriented caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Positive role model and successful in building rapport with students, parents and administrators. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possess excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitor student progress and provide guidance and support to teachers. Demonstrate ability as a professional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Carmel School
Perth, WA

Special Needs Educational Assistant
03.2007 - Current

Job overview

  • Work with individuals with special needs to increase social skills.
  • Administer medication to manage symptoms and promote healing.
  • Engage individuals in recreational and leisure activities to promote socialization and improve quality of life.
  • Run small explicit teaching groups.
  • Offer assistance with schoolwork.
  • Look after and administer insulin to, type one diabetic.
  • Offer remedial treatment for children who are struggling with numeracy and literacy.
  • Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library and playground.

TANNAHILL Mine
Colleen Bawn, Zimbabawe

Childcare Educator
01.2004 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situation.
  • Developed and delivered an educational programme to 3/4 year olds and 5/6 year olds.
  • Reported on children’s progress.
  • Held parent teacher meetings.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.

Education

University of South Africa
South Africa

Diploma In Early Childhood Education from Education
01.2004

Skills

  • Home Therapy
  • Social and Group Settings
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Classwork Oversight

Certification

Current first Aid and CPR certification

Current WWC (working with children)

Timeline

Special Needs Educational Assistant

Carmel School
03.2007 - Current

Childcare Educator

TANNAHILL Mine
01.2004 - 12.2006

University of South Africa

Diploma In Early Childhood Education from Education
Tessa Cinamon