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Education
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Leadership Experience
Employment History
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Christine Dix

Landsdale,Australia

Summary

I am an experienced Education Assistant – Special Needs, working at Hampton Senior High school for 5.5 years. Additionally, I am a joint Campus Pastor alongside my husband for Nations Church. I have considerable experience with both children and adults on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, anxiety conditions, intellectually challenged, mental health issues and challenging behaviours both professionally, personally and within a ministry context.

Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than [Number] years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.


Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Assistant – Special Needs

Hampton Senior High School
04.2015 - Current
  • Providing support for students, recording student results and observations, assisting in the writing and implementation of individual Education Plans, modifying educational programs for individual students and small groups, encouraging positive interaction with peers and teachers.

Relief Education Assistant - Special Needs

Lockridge Primary School, Mirrabooka Education Support Centre
04.2014 - 04.2015
  • Providing relief support for students with special needs.

Year 10, 11 & 12 Exams Supervisor

Mercy College
07.2013 - 01.2015
  • Supervising exams for Year 10, 11, and 12 students.

WACE Exams Supervisor

School Curriculum and Standards Authority
10.2001 - 01.2015
  • Supervising exams for the West Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

Certified Home Sustainability Assessor

Alternative Energy Systems
12.2009 - 11.2010
  • Conducting home sustainability assessments for the Australian Government's Green Loans program.

Strata Manager

Urban West Strata Services
04.2003 - 06.2005
  • Managing strata companies, financial management, maintenance and repair coordination, correspondence, and customer service.

Sales and Distribution – Small Business Joint Owner

Naraman Services
10.1994 - 08.2002
  • Managing sales and distribution for a small business in the steel frame housing industry.

Legal Secretary

Corney Neumann Turnour Solicitors
03.1992 - 10.1994
  • Providing legal secretarial support, conveyancing, drafting legal documents, and client assistance.

Receptionist/WP Operator

Dwyer Durack Barristers and Solicitors
01.1990 - 12.1991
  • Operating a switchboard, handling client queries, filing, and document management.

Education

Business Studies Diploma Course -

Business College
01.1989

Skills

  • Ethical, committed and professional approach to the role and colleagues
  • Ability to establish and enhance relationships across generations, gender and culture
  • Innovation and fresh ideas through both direct and collaborative approaches
  • Autism spectrum understanding
  • IEP compliance
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
  • Special needs

Key Qualities

  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • People focused
  • Compassionate and Empathic
  • Ability to Prioritise
  • Honest and Reliable
  • Creative

Leadership Experience

  • Campus Pastor – Nations Church February 2020 to Present
  • Core Leadership Team – Eternity Christian Church 2014 through 2017
  • Integrity Christian Church – Key Leadership Roles in various departments 1998 through 2012, including Youth Pastoring, Worship Director and assisting in a Homework Club at South Ballajura Primary School and Children Ministries
  • Liberty Fellowship Brisbane - Youth Leadership 1992 to 1994

Employment History

I am currently employed as an Education Assistant – Special Needs with the Department of Education WA at Hampton Senior High School and previously in a relief capacity also at Lockridge Primary School and Mirrabooka Senior High School in their Education Support Centre since April 2014. Duties and responsibilities include: Providing Support for students, promoting confidence and helping them achieve their full potential Recording Student results and observations and providing feedback information to the classroom teacher and Learning Support Co-ordinator when appropriate Assist in the writing and implementation of individual Education Plans Assist in modifying educational programs for individual students and small groups Encouraging students to interact with peers and teachers in a positive way Exam Supervisor – West Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority and Mercy College These casual positions as a WACE supervisor for the West Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority and an Exam Supervisor at Mercy College, Mirrabooka, required the general supervision of students during end of year, trial and WACE examinations. Dealing with students who are possibly under stress requires a wide range of interpersonal skills. Other duties included: Carrying out instructions from the Chief Supervisor Following strict procedures and practices of the exams Setting up examination rooms, sorting and collating of papers Certified Home Sustainability Assessor – Alternative Energy Systems, Perth In the above stated position I was employed to carry out the Australian Government’s Green Loans Home Sustainability Assessments. This involved attending a homeowner’s property upon their request and conducting an assessment of the sustainability of a property through various measures and producing a report via the Green loans web site. Unfortunately this initiative was shut down after only one year due an overwhelming response from the public not predicted or budgeted for by the Government. Strata Manger, Urban West Strata Services, Mt Hawthorn, Perth As a Strata Manager I was responsible for the administration of strata companies, including financial management, accounting of strata funds, (budgets, invoicing, bank reconciliation etc). Drafting and preparation of Annual General Meeting papers and Section 43 Certificates (necessary for the sale of strata property). I also co-ordinated the maintenance and repair of strata property, i.e. obtaining quotes and arranging contractors to attend and carry out necessary works. Other responsibilities included correspondence, data entry and liaising with owners, residents, real estate agents, property managers and Insurance companies assisting all with their concerns and queries. I resigned from this position to care for our youngest child, born a month later. Sales and Distribution – Small Business Joint Owner, Naraman Services Brisbane and Perth I assisted with the day to day management of business from our home based office whilst caring for our young children. The various duties I attended to included: Marketing and sale of products for the steel frame housing industry. This involved selling to small business, corporate and individual contractors Distribution and invoicing of products Targeting of prospective purchasers and establishment of new clients. This was essentially a prospecting activity where I identified potential customers/users of the products Preparation and planning of a budget, forecasting sales targets and development of strategies to achieve defined goals Account management Sales database management. (Tracked key client information through my own client relationship management system.) Stock Management Administrative duties Achievements: Establishment of a client base Exceeded monthly sales target within 6 months of operation Successful promotion and sale of a specialised product. This involved identification of key clients and their specific needs through strategic planning Excellent negotiation skills Establishment of a network with interstate colleagues Legal Secretary, Corney Neumann Turnour, Solicitors Brisbane Upon on our arrival in Brisbane I was employed as a Receptionist/WP operator with Corney Neumann Turnour, Solicitors. After four months I was promoted to a Legal Secretary position. The responsibilities of this position included the practice and procedures of conveyancing (settlements) and the drafting and preparation of various legal documents and business correspondence. I also assisted clients with queries, filing and data entry of time sheets. I resigned from this position to care for our first child born a month later. Receptionist/WP Operator, Dwyer Durack , Solicitors and Barristers, Perth The responsibilities I performed in the above stated position included operating a busy switchboard, filing, mail, handling client queries, the storage, retrieval and management of archive documents. I also performed Dictaphone typing of correspondence and legal documents. I resigned from this position to move to Brisbane due to my Husband’s work promotion. Other Casual Work, Perth I was also employed as a Census Officer for the 2011 Australian Census, this involved the distribution and collection of Census material and liaison with the public. In 2001 I was employed as a Polling Officer with the West Australian Electoral Commission for the General State Election.

References

  • Ps Chrissy Lee, Senior Pastor, Nations Church
  • Ps Ken Fletcher, Missions

Timeline

Education Assistant – Special Needs

Hampton Senior High School
04.2015 - Current

Relief Education Assistant - Special Needs

Lockridge Primary School, Mirrabooka Education Support Centre
04.2014 - 04.2015

Year 10, 11 & 12 Exams Supervisor

Mercy College
07.2013 - 01.2015

Certified Home Sustainability Assessor

Alternative Energy Systems
12.2009 - 11.2010

Strata Manager

Urban West Strata Services
04.2003 - 06.2005

WACE Exams Supervisor

School Curriculum and Standards Authority
10.2001 - 01.2015

Sales and Distribution – Small Business Joint Owner

Naraman Services
10.1994 - 08.2002

Legal Secretary

Corney Neumann Turnour Solicitors
03.1992 - 10.1994

Receptionist/WP Operator

Dwyer Durack Barristers and Solicitors
01.1990 - 12.1991

Business Studies Diploma Course -

Business College

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