Elzbieta+Jurkiewicz-Buczek

=__My work skills and Personal Qualities__= =1.Before I came to Australia my occupation was a teacher in Special School-oligophrenopedagogy.= =2.Now, I'm a student at the Tasmanian Polytechnic.= =3.My work skills := =I know how to teach independence ,verbal and nonverbal communication, reading, writing, counting, rhythm, and life skills in the environment for people who are mentally disabled (moderately and severely).= =I know how to teach biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry to the people who are slightly mentally disabled.= =I'm very good at Polish language and good at Russian language.= =Personal qualities:= =I work well with other people. I'm very patient and friendly. I'm careful with my work, caring and organised.=

=Recount- My work experience.= =I did my work experience at Oak Technology and Learning in North Hobart on the Letitia Street.= =﻿It was a very important experience for me because I learned a lot about being in a workplace in Australia.= =First, my boss Graeme introduced me to other people and the clients. Next, he showed me all the rooms in the building. After that, he gave me a timetable.= =I started my work experience on April 12th and finished on May 18th. I worked on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I started my work at 8:30 and I finished work at 3:30.= =My position was : Disability Support Worker and I worked with the Oak Youth Program- I supported clients in all parts of their life. I looked after them, when they had work experience in the factory or on the School Farm. I spoke with them, when they learned work skills. I played mini golf and went bowling with my clients.= =At lunch time I spoke with the staff. In the beginning they asked me about everything: my country, my job in Poland, my experience, my family. Later, I asked them about their job with disabled people.= =My work experience was very good for me and very important, because all time I spoke in English. I learned a lot of English and I learned more about work with disabled people in Australia.=