Lexie-Taylah Hennessy

28 Diamond Head Dr, Sandy Beach, 2456 M: 0422524931 E:

l.hennessy.12@student.scu.edu.au

Career Profile:
Recent Bachelor of Primary/Early Childhood Education graduate with
proven ability to always be a positive hardworking student. I have
evidently displayed in all University practicums dedication, motivation and
enthusiasm. With a passion for music, drama and creativity, I am excited
for any employment in a primary school within the local area.

Education:
2014-2017 Bachelor of Primary/Early Childhood Education
Southern Cross University

2011-2012 Peer Literacy Tutoring Course

Coffs Harbour TAFE

Summary of Key Skills and Achievements:

Last Practicum report displayed highly exceeded for all
teaching abilities
A year experience in a role at an Early Childhood centre-
caring for children from the age of 2-5 years. Assisting in
planning of Early Childhood experiences and daily routines.
Received the Joshua Landenberger Memorial Prize, For
achievement in the performing arts- Woolgoolga High School
Smile Mentor at Woolgoolga High School- provided social
support, positive reinforcement, involved in self-esteem and
confidence building activities.

Teaching Placement Experience

February 2017 St Augustines Primary School

17 days professional experience (Year 1)
Key Achievements:
Ability to plan and implement successful lesson sequences
Using students prior knowledge and learning goals to plan and
implement appropriate lessons, resulting in improvement of students
learning
Able to take on feedback about my teaching, using this to further
improve on my teaching
Trying various strategies to cater for each child within the classroom

June 2016 Rainbow Cottage

16 days professional experience (Early Childhood
2-5 years)
Key Achievements:
Effective strategies for reflective practice
Able to deliver opportunities and plan experiences for the children
Encouraged exploration, investigation and problem solving
I gained a job opportunity at the end of this professional experience

November 2015 Westlawn Public School

30 days professional experience (Year 6)
Key Achievements:
Using a wide range of skills within English, Mathematics and other
KLAs
Ability to present content in an effective way to all students
A compassionate, supportive rapport with the students
Able to try new strategies in order to achieve my goals within the
lessons

September 2014 Kororo Public School

14 days professional experience
(Kindergarten)
Key Achievements:
Exhibited professional qualities that enhanced my delivery of
learning experiences
The learning experiences supported the current educational
documents and resources
Established learning goals that provided achievable challenges for
all students in my care
A caring approach that supported inclusive student participation
whilst developing effective strategies to manage other behaviours

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (LEADERSHIP ROLES)

2011- Peer reading tutor for Year 7
Woolgoolga High School
In my high schooling during year 10, I participated in a program helping
young students to read. This involved supporting the students emotional
and academic needs and abilities. As a peer reading tutor, I would help my
student with her literacy skills. Activities included reading, writing,
researching, and increasing her motivation for learning.

2012-2013- Mentor in the SMILE Program (Support, Mentor,

Inspire, Listen, Encourage
Woolgoolga High School
I became a mentor in my senior years at Woolgoolga High school and was
allocated a student to support emotionally, and the opportunity to be a
role model for that student. Assisting in emotional support, and creating
an open, warm relationship so the student could communicate with me at
any given time.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE

2016- Current: Genesis Fitness Club Coffs Harbour
Receptionist
Experience of processing invoices, making daily phone calls with
members, problem solving, normal filing duties, communicating with
members in a positive manner. Helping members experience a positive
environment.
2010-2015: Breakers Bakery Woolgoolga
Front house duty
Learnt how to communicate appropriately within the environment to
customers, successful time management.

INTERESTS
Singing
Acting
Creating
Spending time with family and friends
REFEREES

Jennifer Williams Senior Years Mentor Teacher: Woolgoolga High School

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Colleen Longstaff- General Club Manager: Genesis Fitness Coffs Harbour

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