oliviaj@iinet.net.

au
Olivia Jacobsen 0429 692 632
Pre-service Primary Education Teacher
Perth
I am a student currently completing my Bachelor of Primary Education
at the University of Notre Dame Australia. I will complete my studies at linkedin.com/in/olivia-jacobsen-646348175
the end of 2020 with the hopes of becoming a primary classroom
teacher.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Store Services Assistant
Woolworths
11/2019 – Present
Tasks
In this position I am responsible for updating payroll details of team members. I am also responsible for handling and preparing all
cash for the days trading of the store.

Customer Services Assistant

Woolworths
09/2012 – Present
Tasks
This position requires me to be the leader of a team, manage team members and complete various tasks to run the store's front end.
This position requires me to be highly motivated and exhibit strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
I was responsible for ensuring that customers were satisfied and were able to locate the products they required.

Sales Team Member

BWS Liquor
06/2017 – Present
Tasks
Provide excellent customer service and providing suitable products for customer needs.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Keep up to date with current products.

Babysitting
Neighbours
01/2019 – Present
Tasks
Responsible for looking after 4 girls between the ages of 9 and 14 before school.
This position requires excellent organisational and communication skills.

Student Practicum
Newborough Primary School
04/2019 – 07/2019 Final grade: Distinction
Tasks
I undertook a 10-week practicum for my studies in a year 4 classroom.
I was responsible for engaging, teaching and preparing class lessons for 28 students.
I was also responsible for implementing a 5-week forward planned mathematics unit in the classroom.

Volunteer Classroom Assistant

Scotch College
09/2018 – 12/2018
Tasks
Following my university practicum I continued to volunteer in the year 2 classroom assisting the teacher with various tasks.
I was responsible for running group work with the students and assisting the teacher with lesson preparations.

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 WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Practicum
Scotch College
04/2018 – 06/2018 Final grade: High Distinction
Tasks
I undertook a 10-week practicum for my studies in a year 2 classroom.
I was responsible for engaging, teaching and preparing lessons for 25 students.
I was also responsible for assisting to plan and implement the Unit of Inquiry: Sharing the Planet, where students were required to
plan and create sustainable houses over the course of term 1. This culminated in organising an exhibition at the end of term, for
parents and families to attend and see the students final houses.

Student Practicum
Beaconsfield Primary School
12/2017 – 12/2017 Non-graded Pass
Tasks
I undertook a 2-week immersion practicum for my studies in a pre-primary classroom.
I was responsible for assisting the classroom teachers with all lessons and engaging with the 30 students.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Primary Education
University of Notre Dame Australia
08/2017 – Present
Course
Specialisation in mathematics
Scheduled graduation - December 2020

Bachelor of Sports Science - incomplete, transfer to education

University of Notre Dame Australia
02/2015 – 06/2017
Course
Majoring in preventative health

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)

Presbyterian Ladies College
2010 – 2014
Courses/Achievements
Mathematics, English, Human Biology, Physical Education Studies, Food Science and Technology
House sports captain, year 12
Athletics team captain, year 12

International Student Exchange

Tårs School, Denmark, Europe
10/2010 – 01/2011
Achievements
Travelled to Denmark for 3 months by myself to attend school and immerse myself in the Danish language and culture.
This experience gave me the a great deal of independence at a young age and showed me how schools differ.

Primary Education
Dalkeith Primary School
2003 – 2009

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 VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTS
Kimberley Service Immersion Tour
Presbyterian Ladies' College
2014
Achievements
Travelled to a regional school near Derby to assist in holiday activities for indigenous children.
Providing assistance in preparations for the annual Indigenous Mowanjum Festival.
Gained skills in activity planning and learnt the importance of cultural awareness.

Learn to Row
Presbyterian Ladies' College
2014
Tasks
Supervised younger PLC students in gaining the skills and enthusiasm to join the school rowing club.

Sportslink
Presbyterian Ladies' College
2013
Tasks
Participated in a volunteer programme, which aimed to engage children with disabilities in sporting activities once a week after
school.

CERTIFICATES
Working with Children's Check (2017 – 07/2020) National Police Check (08/2017 – Present)
Department of Education, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia

Fundamental Movement Skills teacher course (10/2018) Approved Managers Certificate (06/2017 – Present)
The University of Notre Dame Australia Access All Areas Training

RSA - Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate

(05/2017 – Present)
Access All Areas Training

INTERESTS & COMMITMENTS

UWA Football Club UWA Social Sport
03/2019 - Present 2015 - 2017
Train 1-2 times a week, with games on weekends. Touch rugby
Involves commitment to a team as well as being inclusive, Volleyball
empathetic and a supportive team member. Netball
Ultimate frisbee

UWA Little Athletics Club

2004 - 2013
Completed under 7's to under 17's
Competed in the state team for javelin, 100m sprint, 200m sprint,
discus and shotput.

REFERENCES
Robyn Bailey Mandy Farmer
“Position: Woolworths Store Services Officer” “Position: Newborough Primary Teacher, Year 4”
Contact: Robyn.bailey8800@icloud.com – 0488 071 384 Contact: Mandy.farmer@education.wa.edu.au – 0412 304 983

Sue Mitchell
“Position: Scotch College Primary Teacher”
Contact: sue.mitchell2@scotch.wa.edu.au – 0421 347 156

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