Vickie Clarke
Two Rocks,WA
Summary
I am an organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction and passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. I have great communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces. A very highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges, also strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Consultant
Nutmegz Education
Perth, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Developed strategies for zero-waste operations and helped employees maintain compliance with objectives.
- Initiated recycling programs, environmental clean-ups and other sustainability initiatives.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Childcare Worker
Cuddles
Two Rocks, 6037
06.2021 - Current
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children
Childcare Worker
Atlantis
Yanchep, WA
02.2015 - 06.2021
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Education Assistant
Two Rocks Primary School
Two Rocks, WA
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Organized and distributed homework, textbooks, classroom supplies and other learning materials.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Childcare Assistant
Mullberry Tree
Yanchep, WA
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
Waitress
Lakeside Cafe
Joondalup, WA
03.2002 - 07.2004
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Assistant Manager
Princess Road Tavern
Balga, WA
06.2000 - 11.2002
- Function Bookings
- Bar and Servery
- Bottle shop attendant
- Stock control and ordering
- Promotions and marketing
Education
Year 10 Completion
Mirrabooka Senior High School
Dianella, WA12.1994
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Special Needs Care
- Communication and Cooperation
- Relationship Building
- Calm Under Pressure
Business References
- Rebecca Nolan ( Two Rocks Primary Deputy ) 95628300
- Alison Bracebridge ( Atlantis Childcare Manager ) 0431967033
- Anna Touw ( Cuddles Manager ) 95540870 or 0433368501
- Megan Brown ( Nutmegz Owner ) 0415923375
Timeline
Sustainability Consultant
Nutmegz Education
05.2023 - Current
Childcare Worker
Cuddles
06.2021 - Current
Childcare Worker
Atlantis
02.2015 - 06.2021
Education Assistant
Two Rocks Primary School
08.2013 - 04.2014
Childcare Assistant
Mullberry Tree
03.2005 - 06.2007
Waitress
Lakeside Cafe
03.2002 - 07.2004
Assistant Manager
Princess Road Tavern
06.2000 - 11.2002
Year 10 Completion
Mirrabooka Senior High School
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