Adam Thomas Bice
Townsville,Australia
Summary
Passionate Teacher and Guidance Counsellor skilled in promoting mental health and well-being. Proficient in communication with students, parents, teachers, and community organisations. Proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver customised programs/workshops.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counsellor
Townsville Catholic Education
Townsville, Queensland
01.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and group counselling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social, and emotional issues.
- Conducted assessments of students' cognitive abilities, interests, personality traits and career aspirations.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for at risk students facing difficult life situations.
- Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.
- Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as emotional regulation, friendship, bullying prevention, study skills, anxiety, and transitions.
- Provided professional development training for teachers on topics such as classroom management, student motivation, and identifying signs of distress.
Secondary Mathematics and Business Teacher
Ryan Catholic College
Townsville, Australia
10.2018 - 12.2023
- A commitment to the care, concern, and development of students and an understanding of the duty of care and responsibilities owed to students.
- Created and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Preparing and delivering lesson plans: Responsibility for planning and delivering engaging and effective lessons that align with the curriculum and meet the learning needs of students.
- Assessing student progress: Evaluate and assess student progress, and provide timely feedback to students and parents on their strengths and weaknesses in the subject.
- Differentiating instruction: Differentiating instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students, using a variety of instructional strategies and resources.
- Collaborating with colleagues: Working collaboratively with other teachers, school administrators, and support staff to provide a well-rounded education for students.
- Communicating with parents: Maintaining regular communication with parents and guardians, keeping them informed of their child's progress, and providing opportunities for them to be involved in their child's education.
- Staying current on developments in the field: Attending professional development workshops and conferences, and incorporating new strategies and technologies into my teaching practice.
- Guiding and Modeling Teaching for University Preservice students.
- Providing pastoral care and guidance for students through leadership camps and running social/emotional education programs.
- Building relationships with students and parents through coaching various sports.
Education
Masters of Guidance and Counselling - Guidance and Counselling
James Cook University
01.2023
Bachelor of Secondary Education -
James Cook University
01.2017
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Ryan Catholic College
Townsville01.2013
Skills
- Therapy and counselling
- Individual and family support
- Communication
- Building individual and community relationships
- Crisis and risk management intervention strategies
- Mental health assessments
- Cognitive assessments
- Listening actively
- Classroom guidance
- Student records management
- Teaching social-emotional programs and workshops
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement and motivation
- Flexible and adaptive
- Facilitating professional development for staff
References
- Andrew Neumann, Head of Mathematics, Ryan Catholic College, 4773 0100, aneumann1@ryan.catholic.edu.au
- Julie Kinnane, Guidance Counsellor (placement supervisor), Southern Cross Catholic College, 4778 3444, jkinnane@tsv.catholic.edu.au
Placementdetails
- 09/23, Psylutions Group, 50, Observed initial intake sessions for positive behaviour support plans., Observed several sessions including Dungeon and Dragons Game Therapy., Observed psychologists using diagnostic assessment tools and reviewed data.
- 10/23 - 11/23, Southern Cross Catholic College, 50, Conducted counselling for students with anxiety, stress, anger, and engagement problems., Observed meetings with parents and key stakeholders., Observed and reviewed diagnostic assessment tools and assessment reports., Assisted in the facilitation of emotional regulation and Lego therapy groups., Observed discussions with pastoral leaders, deputies, and inclusive education leaders., Completed classroom assessment of student., Wrote referral for student to see external provider., Wrote case notes.
Trainingandprofessionaldevelopment
- Student Protection Training, 01/24
- Inclusive Practices and Disability Discrimination Training, 01/24
- Resilience Program Training, 01/23
- 4-Dimensions Training, 01/23
- NAPCAN Love Bites Facilitator Training, 01/22
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Guidance Counsellor
Townsville Catholic Education
01.2024 - Current
Secondary Mathematics and Business Teacher
Ryan Catholic College
10.2018 - 12.2023
Masters of Guidance and Counselling - Guidance and Counselling
James Cook University
Bachelor of Secondary Education -
James Cook University
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Ryan Catholic College
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