Alan Russell
Potts Point,NSW
Summary
Department of Communities and Justice/NSW Government employee in Department of Corrective Service, whom possess history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking to meet competing deadlines whilst in line with policy and procedures. Develops strong rapport and effective working relationships with colleagues through solid work ethic and embodying professionalism despite environmental pressures. Excellent command of written, verbal communication to satisfy criteria and achieve outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Corrections Officer (Probation and Parole Officer)
Department of Corrective Services
05.2020 - Current
- Community Service Organiser – responsible for delivery of community service work program
- Experience in case management, service delivery standards and KPIs
- Adherence to policy and procedures
- Observance of multiple competing deadlines
- Motivational interviewing skills and techniques
- Conducting home visits to clients in the community
- Experience in managing LGBTQI+ and ATSI clients and their families
- Liaising, communicating and working with diverse range of colleagues in team and in branch
- Studied for and completed Certificate IV in Correctional Practice - Experience in interviewing, writing and drafting sentencing assessment reports for Court
- Experience in preparing and composing breach report to State Parole Authority and Court.
Prison Officer (Case Manager)
Department of Justice
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Experience in case management
- Situational and tactical awareness
- Escorting duties of prisoners to Visits/OSTP and Medical
- Diverse and varied accommodation unit experience
- Liaising / working with diverse range of colleagues in units and in other locations at MRC
- Completion of Certificate III in Correctional Practice
- Some experience in court duties / roaming officer duties.
English, SOSE, Business & Enterprise and RE Teacher
MacKillop Catholic College
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Employed by MacKillop Catholic College to teach the age ranges from Year 7-12 in the subject areas of English, Business, Economics and SOSE
- Involved in collaborative planning and teaching within subject areas
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan for greater community service opportunities within the local arena.
MYP Associate Coordinator for English, Theory of Knowledge Associate Coordinator, Extended Essay Mentoring (Boys’ Section)
Jeddah Knowledge International School
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Employed as a Middle Years and Diploma Programme (MYP/DP) English Language and Literature teacher and Associate Coordinator
- Lead teacher in expansion to DP
- Employed strategies to enhance and promote boys’ education
- Made a positive impact in teaching students to be responsible, independent learners
- Fostered productive relationships with key departmental figures and engendered collaboration, cohesion, and cooperation in teaching and department.
English and Individuals and Societies Teacher
St Andrew's & St Bride's High School
08.2012 - 07.2013
- English and Individuals and Societies Teacher
- Developing resources for English / Humanities Faculty
- Supervision and attendance at corporate events and Talent Show
- Involvement in religious instruction at the school and supporting special character.
English and Individuals and Societies Teacher
Victoria International School
01.2012 - 07.2012
- English and Individuals and Societies Teacher
- Developing resources for English / Humanities Faculty
- Extra-curricular coaching of water polo, tennis, and soccer
- Debating Society Coordinator, World Speech Competition – Leader – Finals in Brisbane, Australia.
Middle School Teacher / Year 10 Humanities Teacher and Sport Coordinator for Waterpolo
St Peter’s College – Catholic School for Boys
01.2010 - 01.2012
- English (Junior Cambridge) and Homeroom Teacher to Year 8
- History, Politics and Geography to Year 7 – 11
- Developing resources for English / Humanities Faculty
- Extra-curricular coaching of water polo, tennis, and soccer
- Managed homeroom successfully and with pride, resulting in improved performance standards and increased involvement in the school community
- Took on the responsibility of Water Polo Coordinator and achieved team success in inter-school competition.
Teacher of English
Auckland Institute of Studies St Helens
03.2008 - 12.2009
- Teaching English to speakers of other languages
- EAL Strategies Developer
- Differentiation Workshops
- EAL Learner materials
- Interactive learning / Smartboard Strategy Developer
- Coordinating the planning and delivery of cultural field trips
- Coaching the football team and coordinating weekly matches.
Senior School Homeroom Teacher
Kadimah College
07.2006 - 02.2008
- Homeroom English, Humanities, Physical Education, and German Teacher for Year 6
- Established the school’s debating society and organized weekly school-wide debates
- Coordinating the interschool sports program.
Teacher of Humanities
Heaton Manor School
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Teaching National Curriculum – History, Geography, and Citizenship/PSHE Years 7 to 10
- Developing the citizenship, politics, sociology, and geography programs of study
- Participating in induction courses
- EAL differentiated strategies.
Teacher of English
British Council
08.2001 - 07.2002
- Teaching English to students Year 7 – 11
- Organizing and leading co-curricular debating and discussion groups
- Specializing in KS3 and KS4 English
- Supervision on co-curricular skiing excursions to mountains.
Education
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) -
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland, UK07.2003
BA (Hons) in European Policy Studies And German -
University of West of Scotland
Paisley, Scotland, UK.07.2001
Skills
- Offender case management in line with service delivery standards and policy/procedures;
- Multicultural Sensitivity/adaptability to diverse and varied team settings;
- Communication skills and techniques from motivational, imparting knowledge/advice to conflict resolution;
- Policy enforcement and adherance;
- Prioritising and working to competing deadlines
- Applying technical knowledge and expertise
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Glasgow
- Date of Birth: 08/30/1978
- Nationality: Australian citizen
Hot yoga
I believe in a work/life balance and need for self-care through meditation, sound baths and grounding oneself through hot yin yoga flow practice.
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Swedish
Professional Working
Timeline
Community Corrections Officer (Probation and Parole Officer)
Department of Corrective Services
05.2020 - Current
Prison Officer (Case Manager)
Department of Justice
04.2019 - 05.2020
English, SOSE, Business & Enterprise and RE Teacher
MacKillop Catholic College
07.2018 - 02.2019
MYP Associate Coordinator for English, Theory of Knowledge Associate Coordinator, Extended Essay Mentoring (Boys’ Section)
Jeddah Knowledge International School
08.2013 - 06.2018
English and Individuals and Societies Teacher
St Andrew's & St Bride's High School
08.2012 - 07.2013
English and Individuals and Societies Teacher
Victoria International School
01.2012 - 07.2012
Middle School Teacher / Year 10 Humanities Teacher and Sport Coordinator for Waterpolo
St Peter’s College – Catholic School for Boys
01.2010 - 01.2012
Teacher of English
Auckland Institute of Studies St Helens
03.2008 - 12.2009
Senior School Homeroom Teacher
Kadimah College
07.2006 - 02.2008
Teacher of Humanities
Heaton Manor School
08.2003 - 06.2006
Teacher of English
British Council
08.2001 - 07.2002
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) -
University of Strathclyde
BA (Hons) in European Policy Studies And German -
University of West of Scotland
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