Amy Barrett
Newton
Summary
Having worked at Annesley Junior School ELC since 2021, I am looking to move into an ESO role. I possess skills in student support, curriculum development, and educational technology integration. I excel in communication, empathy, and building relationships, ensuring success in fostering positive learning environments and supporting diverse student needs. I have experience working with students with ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and intellectual disabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator
Annesley Junior School ELC
Wayville
02.2021 - Current
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with education trends.
- Produced instructional materials to support educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to keep them informed about their children's educational progress.
- Cultivated respectful atmosphere through established behavior guidelines.
- Navigated challenges presented by a diverse classroom, leading to significant student success.
- Collaborated with administrators and team members on curriculum plans.
- Established positive relationships to foster a comfortable classroom atmosphere.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Organised activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and educators.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Established plans to support educational needs of students with disabilities.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Time Education And Training
Adelaide, SA11-2020
Skills
- Modify lesson materials to align with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning goals
- Use visual schedules, timers, and social stories to help students understand expectations
- Support students in developing self-regulation, conflict resolution, and social interaction skills
- Team collaboration
- Help create a school environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed and feel valued by fostering understanding, equity, and belonging
- building meaningful relationships with students, teachers, and families My ability to communicate effectively, show empathy, and foster positive connections helps create a supportive learning environment, especially for students with diverse needs
- Use calm, non-confrontational communication to de-escalate challenging behaviour
- Set up sensory-friendly spaces or calm corners with fidget tools, weighted blankets
- Reinforce classroom rules using consistent routines and clear, simple instructions
- Developing positive relationships to enhance student engagement, emotional well-being, and academic success
- foster trust, collaboration, and inclusion, to contribute to a learning environment where all students feel supported and valued
Timeline
Lead Educator
Annesley Junior School ELC
02.2021 - Current
Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Time Education And Training
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