Connie Wood
Summary
A reliable and highly organised professional with strong communication skills and a calm, focused approach under pressure. Experienced in providing timely support, accurate information handling, and effective stakeholder engagement. Known for adapting quickly to new challenges, and maintaining a high standard of professionalism, punctuality, and productivity. Eager to contribute to team goals and community safety through responsive and efficient operational support. Dependable, and consistently productive in fast-paced, high-responsibility environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Director
Out of the Woods – Educational Services
08.2018 - Current
- Coordinate and deliver personalised online education, with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning for students with diverse learning needs.
- Communicate effectively with families, schools, and allied professionals to align support, share critical updates, and guide Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
- Manage complex scheduling, digital documentation, and student progress tracking using cloud-based systems and communication platforms.
- Maintain long-standing client relationships (5+ years), demonstrating consistency, responsiveness, and trust-building across multiple stakeholders.
- Operate under pressure with calm, solution-focused decision-making, adapting quickly to student or family needs in real time.
- Oversee all business operations including service delivery, administration, reporting, billing, and client communication.
- Provide timely support, advice, and practical resources to schools and teachers in high-demand or time-critical situations.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of all company documents and personal records.
Casual Teacher (Primary / Secondary) – Part-time
Wollondilly Anglican College
01.2005 - 12.2018
- Delivered classroom instruction across Transition to Year12 in both primary and secondary settings.
- Adapted quickly to diverse learning environments, school systems and student needs.
- Managed classroom behaviour as well as implemented lesson plans and ensured continuity of learning.
- Demonstrated confidentiality and professional communication with staff, students and families.
- Maintained classroom routines, supported student wellbeing and delivered curriculum-aligned content.
Learning Support Teacher – Part-time
Wollondilly Anglican College
01.2005 - 07.2011
- Established and led the Support Unit at Wollondilly Anglican College, including the creation and implementation of all associated policies, procedures and operational documents.
- Worked directly with all funded students, providing tailored support in learning, Assessment preparation, exam provisions and wellbeing strategies.
- Coordinated with external organisations such as the Association of Independent Schools to secure targeted grants and funding for eligible students.
- Trained, supervised and scheduled Teacher’s Aides to ensure consistent, high quality support aligned with student needs and timetables.
- Planned and delivered workshops for staff, students and parents to support inclusive practices and shared understanding of adjustments and support strategies.
- Maintained strong, ongoing communication with families, teaching staff and allied professional, supporting a collaborative, student-focused approach.
- Networked with external providers, including ASPECT, NDCO and therapists, to support holistic and coordinated care for students.
- Developed, reviewed and managed ILP’s for all funded students, ensuring compliance, consistency and clear documentation of learning needs and strategies.
- Led the preparation and submission of special provision applications to NESA and coordinated exam support for individual students.
- Managed budgets and developed learning resources, ensuring efficient use of funding and alignment with program goals.
- Designed and delivered differentiated literacy and numeracy programs based on student data and learning profiles.
- Supervised university student placements, offering mentoring, structured support and professional feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching -
University of Western Sydney
Milperra, NSW07-1996
Certificate of Educational Studies - Learning Support
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12-2012
Skills
- Planning & Organisation
- Communication Skills (verbal & written)
- Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Independent
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solver
- Flexible
- Teamwork
- Collaborative
- Active Listener
- Professional
- Ethical
- Confidential
- Stress tolerance
- Multitasking Abilities
- CPR and first aid
- Goal setting
Certification
BOSTES - Certificate of Accreditation: Proficient Teacher
August 2016 - Current
Timeline
Owner / Director
Out of the Woods – Educational Services
08.2018 - Current
Casual Teacher (Primary / Secondary) – Part-time
Wollondilly Anglican College
01.2005 - 12.2018
Learning Support Teacher – Part-time
Wollondilly Anglican College
01.2005 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Teaching -
University of Western Sydney
Certificate of Educational Studies - Learning Support
University of Sydney
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