Profile
Enthusiastic and dedicated future educator nearing completion of a teaching degree from the University of Southern Queensland. Currently working as a teacher aide, supporting Year 3 students with behaviour and learning difficulties. Committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment that empowers all students to participate actively in their education.
Education
- Bachelor of Primary Education
University of Southern Queensland
2020-current
Achievements
- GPA 5.78
- Excellent feedback from placements
- LANTITE results Numeracy – Well above standard Literacy – Above standard
2. Tertiary Preparation Pathway
University of Southern Queensland
2020
Achievements
- GPA 6.5
Relevant experience
- Teacher aide
Education Queensland, Ipswich Central State School
January 2021 – current
Responsibilities
- Year 3 support for in class participation and engagement
- Small group sessions for mathematics support
- Small group phonics and reading intervention
- Playground duty
- Resourcing
2. Teacher aide (Students with disability)
Education Queensland, Ipswich State High School
July – December 2020
Responsibilities
- Supporting students in the Special Education Program to engage in learning and assistance with social and emotional regulation
Professional placement experience
- 25-day placement
West Moreton Anglican College
Year 4 class
2. 15-day placement
Bundamba State School
Year 2 class
3. 15-day placement
Ipswich East State School
Prep class
4. 10-day placement
Ipswich East State School
Year 5 class
5. 10-day placement
Ipswich East State School
Year 3/4 class
6. 5-day placement
Silkstone State School
Year 3 class
Other skills/courses
Calming the crisis professional development (August 2023)
ADHD vs Trauma professional development (May 2023)
Auslan short course level 2 (July 2022)
Auslan short course introduction (September 2021)
Activities and interests
Spending time with my husband and three daughters
Reading
Comedy movies
Op shopping
Referees
Melissa Smith
West Moreton Anglican College
0478816057
Julie Patterson
Ipswich East State School
0435734238