Vanessa McPherson
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Caring Teacher Aide with 8 years experience in an education setting. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques and adjustments into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide Learning Support
St Paul's Anglican School
05.2016 - Current
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Incorporated engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands on learning.
- Advised and supported students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Provided one on one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development through classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with teachers and administrators to help students reach learning objectives.
- Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills together with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day to day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed daily input of adjustments for individual students and kept clerical information accurate and up to date.
- Co-tutor of Mitre 8 working collaboratively with Tutor and House Leader building rapport with students to support their individual pastoral care needs, ensuring implementation of St Paul's commitment to creating an environment for students to thrive.
Administration Assistant to Partner
Phillips Fox Lawyers
03.1998 - 08.2006
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Facilitated timely delivery of projects to meet organisational and departmental objectives.
- Partnered with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in person to provide information.
- Fostered strong professional relationships with clients by scheduling appointments promptly, maintaining accurate contact records, and delivering excellent customer service.
- Supported Partners by scheduling and managing calendar appointments and coordinating meeting logistics.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Safeguarded sensitive information with strict adherence to confidentiality policies when handling personnel records and confidential documents.
- Reduced errors in documentation by thoroughly proofreading and editing all correspondence and reports before distribution.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously through effective time management practices, ensuring all tasks were completed on schedule while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
- Assisted co-workers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up to date.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Reduced administrative workload for Partners.
- Organised and detail oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Certificate III in Education Support
TAFE
Brisbane10.2015
Senior Certificate
Everton Park State High School
Everton Park, QLD12.1990
Skills
- Organisation
- Team player
- Positive demeanour
- Collaborative approach to outcome
- Critical thinker
- Growth mindset
- Diversity and inclusion
- Differentiated instruction
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student rapport
- Positive reinforcement
References
Work Experience Referee
Ms Ashleigh McLardy
Senior Math/Science Teacher
St Paul's School
E: a.mclardy@stpauls.qld.edu.au
Character Referee
Ms Kirsten Barratt
Senior English Teacher
St Paul's School
E: k.barratt@stpauls.qld.edu.au
Timeline
Teacher Aide Learning Support
St Paul's Anglican School
05.2016 - Current
Administration Assistant to Partner
Phillips Fox Lawyers
03.1998 - 08.2006
Certificate III in Education Support
TAFE
Senior Certificate
Everton Park State High School
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