Brenda Grimshaw

I am a qualified: Secondary Teacher: Art, History, Psychology, Visual Communication and Design, Ceramics, Media, VCE Making and Creating. I am a practicing artist exhibiting in Geelong in August 2024 at the Hue and Cry Gallery Ryrie St Geelong. Social Worker and Trainer/ Assessor in Certificate 4 in Disability and Individualized Care. Disability / Art Therapy for six years 2018 to 2023. 2023: CRT in Geelong, Art Just For U Manager and supporting NDIS clients with Art Therapy. 2024: Contract at Gilson College (January to June.) Trainer and Assessor at Encompass Geelong from October 2019 till March 2020. I have enjoyed working one to one with clients and wish to pursue my career in Social Work & Teaching and Training.

2019-2020 Wellways Geelong one to one with clients with Mental Health and Disability. Trainer and Assessor Certificate IV in Disability and Individualized care at Encompass, Geelong. October 2019 to March 2020. 2017, Master of Social Work at Deakin University. I completed my placement at the Department of Health and Human Service in Disability Client support of NDIS plans and in writing Justice plans and Overviews for the Magistrates court, my supervisor was Sue Moore. My first placement of 2016 was at Gen U, at the Eastern Hub, Geelong. I have a working knowledge of the NDIS and an understanding of individual care plans. Experience as a team leader working online with care plans for client centered care with health professionals has given me the opportunity to develop leadership, communication and team work skills. I am flexible, resilient and cope well with change and pressure. Extensive experience working with teenagers as a secondary school teacher and have taught subjects such as History, Art, Visual communication, film and animation. I quickly learn new technology, processes and information. Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic professional certified in Visual Art 7 to Year 12 and VIT in Victoria. Polished in integrating art history, art appreciation and art criticism into lesson plans and collaborating with classroom teachers to incorporate learning through art. Committed to designing lessons to accommodate broad range of learning styles and encouraging students to reach fullest potential. Engaging professional skilled in introducing students to diverse mediums, developing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Proficient in fostering imaginative environment and making learning fun for all participants.

• Working with Children Check Victoria Card No: 0970023A-02 Expires on the 05-04-2027.
• First Aid and CPR, March 2025.
• Child Safe Professional Development, Gilson College May 2024
• Child Protection Certificate, 2024.

• VIT – Victorian Institute of Teaching 2024.Number 178976
• Australian Association of Social Work Member- 2019-2024

• Brad Headlam, Assistant Principal, North Geelong Secondary College (CRT 2024.), 0459 888 602, headlam.bradley.b@edumail.vic.gov.au
• Con Baltas, Art Department, Gilson College, 0410 312 332, Con.baltas@gilson.vic.edu.au
• Leonard Farquarson, Deputy Principal, Gilson College 0490068647, gilson.vic.edu.au