Beth Byrnes
Saratoga,NSW
Summary
Pastoral Counsellor and Teacher with a track record of fostering emotional well-being and academic growth.
At Liberty Family Church and the Department of Education, I enhanced congregant and student success through expert pastoral care, emotional support, and adaptability.
Excelled in relationship building and conflict resolution, significantly improving community engagement and student performance. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counselling services to individuals. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Counsellor
Liberty Family Church
02.2016 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance and support by conducting individual counselling sessions for various personal and emotional issues.
- Served as a visible presence at church events to foster connections with congregants while actively seeking opportunities to provide care and support when needed.
- Maintained confidential records of counselling sessions while adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations within the field of pastoral counselling.
- Enhanced congregants'' well-being with empathetic listening, thoughtful responses, and tailored advice based on their unique needs.
- Adapted counselling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Connected congregants in need of additional professional help with appropriate resources such as mental health professionals or community organizations.
- Cultivated a warm environment of trust that enabled individuals to share openly about their struggles during one-on-one counselling sessions or group discussions.
Teacher
Department Of Education
02.1997 - 04.2015
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counselled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Diploma of Counselling - Human Interaction
St Marks Theological College
Canberra2016
Diploma of Education Teaching - Primary Education
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW1989
Skills
- Pastoral Care
- Emotional Support
- Spiritual Guidance
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Team building
Personal growth
I like to read novels for relaxation and also books which enhance my personal growth and facilitate my understanding of the human condition.
Timeline
Pastoral Counsellor
Liberty Family Church
02.2016 - Current
Teacher
Department Of Education
02.1997 - 04.2015
Diploma of Counselling - Human Interaction
St Marks Theological College
Diploma of Education Teaching - Primary Education
Australian Catholic University
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