Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Values
References
Affiliations
Certification
Continuing Professional Development
Personal Values
Timeline
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Carissa Beeston

Labrador,QLD

Summary

Compassionate naturopath specializing in holistic health and natural remedies. Dedicated to empowering children and families to thrive by promoting overall wellness. Skilled in creating individualised treatment plans to improve patient well-being.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Assistant and Naturopath

Market Organics
09.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
  • Provided compassionate care with excellent listening skills during initial consultations to establish trust with new clients.
  • Utilised diagnostic tools such as pathology and functional testing to support identification of underlying health issues in clients.
  • Promoted optimal wellness by recommending dietary changes tailored to individual needs based on nutritional deficiencies or sensitivities discovered during assessments.
  • Managed daily operations of a successful naturopathic practice, including scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and handling financial transactions.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.

Nanny

Private Family
01.2022 - Current
  • Nanny for private family with 4 young children ages 1, 4, 7, 9 years old.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.

Casual Relief Teacher and Prep Teacher

King's Christian College
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Casual Relief Teacher

Education Queensland
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Relief Teacher

Casual Relief Teacher

Waverley Christian College
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Casual Relief Teacher

Prep Teacher

Waverley Christian College
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Classroom teacher – Prep – planning, preparing, teaching and catering for a wide range of individual needs
  • Assessment, reporting, Parent-Teacher Interviews
  • Job sharing – effective collaboration and communication to ensure seamless transition between us for the students
  • Prep – Year 2 team leader (2013 - 2014), all aspects of leading and resourcing a team
  • Curriculum Development – year level, P-2 team, cross campus
  • Magazine Co-ordinator (2012)
  • Foundation Staff member for new campus – developing curriculum, resourcing, organisation of equipment/resources etc
  • Delivering professional development – Young Peacemakers and Maths Online Interview
  • VIT Mentor for Provisionally Registered Teachers
  • Planning for and presenting at Parent Information Nights
  • Kinder to Prep Transition programs, liaising with pre-schools and parents, attending weekend Open Days to promote the College
  • Planning excursions and incursions, special events for Prep

Prep – Grade 2 Teacher

Livingstone Primary School
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Prep – Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
  • eLearning Leader
  • P-2 Leader
  • Prep Team Leader
  • Level 2 Team Leader
  • QuickVic report database coordinator
  • School Magazine Coordinator and Editor
  • International Students – Visit Coordinator
  • Junior School Council Coordinator
  • School Council member
  • Staff Selection Panel member
  • Ultranet Lead User
  • e5 Trainer

Grades 3-5 Teacher

Malvern Valley Primary School
01.2002 - 01.2005

Classroom Teacher

Japanese Teacher

Solway Primary School
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • (0.7) & Malvern Valley Primary School (0.3)

Education

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) - Naturopathy

Endeavour College of Natural Health
Southport, QLD
01.2024

Bachelor of Teaching - L.O.T.E (Japanese)

Deakin University
Burwood, VIC
01.1996

Bachelor of Education - Primary

Deakin University
Burwood, VIC
01.1996

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Health Promotion Strategies
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organisational Skills
  • Reliability
  • Effective Communication
  • Patient Education

Personal Values

  • Integrity
  • Learning
  • Balance

References

Mrs Rita Teixeira, Resolve Health and Wellness, Mudgeeraba, 0419049668, Rita was my Clinical Practice supervisor at Endeavour College for the full 12 months of my student clinic subjects.

Affiliations

  • ANTA 21526

Certification

  • Working with children card Queensland Government EXP 10/3/25
  • First Aid Certification - Paradise First Aid, 07/2022

Continuing Professional Development

2024, 

  • Brad’s Brainiacs – microbiome mentoring - current cohort,
  • Rachel Arthur’s Student Pathology Hub – current,
  • Nutripath Webinars, Complete Microbiome Mapping, What now?, Microbiome Mapping in Clinical Practice, Unpacking the clinical information,
  • Integria – Rethinking Thyroid Health part 1 & 2,
  • Co- Biome – How to interpret GI Report,
  • MediHerb Podcast – Metabolic Syndrome and the Rise of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists,
  • MediHerb Podcast Kerrie White – A Naturopathic Perspective on PANS and PANDAS

Personal Values

  • Integrity
  • Learning
  • Balance

Timeline

Retail Assistant and Naturopath

Market Organics
09.2022 - Current

Nanny

Private Family
01.2022 - Current

Casual Relief Teacher and Prep Teacher

King's Christian College
04.2021 - 12.2021

Casual Relief Teacher

Education Queensland
07.2019 - 04.2021

Casual Relief Teacher

Waverley Christian College
01.2019 - 03.2019

Prep Teacher

Waverley Christian College
01.2012 - 01.2018

Prep – Grade 2 Teacher

Livingstone Primary School
01.2006 - 01.2012

Grades 3-5 Teacher

Malvern Valley Primary School
01.2002 - 01.2005

Japanese Teacher

Solway Primary School
01.1998 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) - Naturopathy

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Bachelor of Teaching - L.O.T.E (Japanese)

Deakin University

Bachelor of Education - Primary

Deakin University
Carissa Beeston