Colleen Tanielu
Perth,WA
Summary
Offering over 20 years experience working with children and families in New Zealand and Australia. I have strong leadership, teaching, interpersonal and communication skills. Works with Person Centered approach with an understanding of complex conditions to help clients improve mental and socio-emotional health. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with people from all cultures, ages and walks of life. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Dedicated and motivated to empower people to live their best life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Chaplain
YouthCARE
Perth, WA
07.2017 - Current
- Working in primary and high schools, providing one on one and group intervention pastoral care and counselling to support staff, students and their families during crisis situations, referring on to support services when needed.
- Utilised understanding of crisis intervention and stress management to support others in emergency situations.
- Networking with community groups and coordinating breakfast clubs, interest groups and mentoring groups with students, as well as working with cultural and diversity groups within the school.
- Provide spiritual and emotional support to students, faculty, and staff.
School Counsellor
Ursula Frayne Catholic College
Perth, WA
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Counselled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems and interpersonal issues affecting educational or family situations.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
Kids and Families Coordinator
Metrochurch Perth
Perth, WA
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Initiated creative ideas for teaching the Bible and kept the Kids programs entertaining and refreshing.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Visited, counselled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care and support.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
Gold Inspections
The Perth Mint
Perth, WA
12.2011 - 04.2017
- Evaluated and inspected gold and silver manufactured products for compliance to quality standards and identified non-compliances for correction.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and working to tight deadlines in high pressure working environment
- Health and Safety Representative and organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling -
Edith Cowan University
Perth02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Counselling
Edith Cowan University
Perth02.2021
Certificate in Christian Ministry And Leadership - Ministry
Equippers College
Auckland, New Zealand11.2005
Diploma in Computer Graphic Design - Design Technology
Natcoll Design Technology
Auckland, New Zealand03.2003
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Supervision, leadership & teaching
- Counselling
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Flexible and adaptive
- Calm under pressure
- Clear public speaking skills
Volunteer Work
- Crossroads Church and GlobalCare INC- Volunteer work in the community, making emergency food hampers and home assistance for people in need. Also involved in Market Ministry, Breakfast Club in High School and Street Reach.
- Prison Fellowship Ministry - Helping to facilitate a restorative justice programe in the community with ex prisoners with Sycamore Tree Project and visiting Wooroloo Prisoners for Bible Study Monday Nights.
- Pacific Island Cultural Group - Collaborative work with Maori and Pacific Islanders in teaching the younger generations their cultural dances. Specialising in teaching Samoan language, customs and cultural performance.
- King's daughters - Leading a woman's ministry in Bible study, equipping both our young girls and older women to live a life of integrity and purpose.
Timeline
School Counsellor
Ursula Frayne Catholic College
04.2023 - 08.2023
Kids and Families Coordinator
Metrochurch Perth
03.2019 - 10.2020
School Chaplain
YouthCARE
07.2017 - Current
Gold Inspections
The Perth Mint
12.2011 - 04.2017
Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling -
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Counselling
Edith Cowan University
Certificate in Christian Ministry And Leadership - Ministry
Equippers College
Diploma in Computer Graphic Design - Design Technology
Natcoll Design Technology
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