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Donald Mill

Woorabinda,Qld

Summary

Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher's Assistant/Youth Sports Coordinator

Wadja Wadja High School
Worrabinda, Qld
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.

Youth Sports Coach/Mentoring Program Coordinator

Toa Sports Academy
Central Queensland , Qld
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed and implemented sports drills to improve the physical fitness of youth players.
  • Organized team practices and monitored player progress during games.
  • Provided feedback and encouragement to motivate young players.
  • Created a positive environment that encouraged teamwork among athletes.
  • Maintained accurate records of game results and individual player statistics.
  • Established rules, regulations and expectations for behavior during practices and games.
  • Conducted pre-game warm-ups to prepare athletes for competition.
  • Coordinated with other coaches to develop strategies for upcoming games.
  • Monitored athlete safety by enforcing rules of play at all times.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in practice sessions or competitions.
  • Evaluated players' skills, strengths, weaknesses, attitude, work ethic and effort level.
  • Collaborated with medical staff members to ensure injured athletes received appropriate care.
  • Taught basic fundamentals of sports such as dribbling, shooting and passing.
  • Demonstrated proper technique when demonstrating exercises or drills to the team.
  • Helped organize tournaments or special events related to the sport being coached.
  • Encouraged good sportsmanship among players both on the field and off it.
  • Ran drills and practices to help children to develop and improve sports skills.
  • Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
  • Attended events of prospective players, met with families, and presented recruitment proposals.
  • Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
  • Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
  • Advocated for the team's needs and interests with school administration and sports organizations.
  • Attended coaching clinics and workshops to stay current with coaching techniques and trends.
  • Provided guidance and support to athletes regarding academic performance and college recruitment.
  • Facilitated community service initiatives and team-building activities to promote sportsmanship.

Teacher's Assistant/Behavioral Aide

Baralaba State School
Baralaba, Qld
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.

Community Justice Group Coordinator

Woorabinda Shire Council
Worrabinda, Qld
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Organized meetings with clients to discuss their needs and goals.
  • Coordinated activities between vendors, staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Created agendas, scheduled conference calls, and managed event logistics.
  • Maintained detailed records of all contacts with customers and vendors.
  • Monitored budgets and tracked expenses related to projects or events.
  • Facilitated communication between team members in order to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Reviewed contracts and agreements prior to signature by the client or vendor.
  • Prepared reports summarizing progress on various initiatives undertaken by the group coordinator.
  • Researched best practices in the industry relevant to the group's activities.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for achieving organizational objectives.
  • Identified opportunities for outreach programs that would benefit the organization.
  • Analyzed data from surveys conducted among customers regarding their satisfaction with services provided.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate promotional campaigns across multiple platforms.
  • Implemented feedback from management into operational processes within the group.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to operations.
  • Supervised staff assigned to specific projects or events related to the group's activities.
  • Troubleshot and resolved workflow issues by collaborating and communicating openly with other groups.
  • Communicated objectives and implementation tactics to meet organizational goals.
  • Coached and developed direct reports to lead problem-solving activities.
  • Participated in hiring process, identifying and selecting candidates who fit team needs and company culture.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance team efficiency and output quality.
  • Organized team-building activities to foster collaboration and boost morale.
  • Prepared and presented reports on team progress and project status to stakeholders.
  • Monitored team performance to ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of project components.
  • Attended and participated in industry events.
  • Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.

Student Support Officer/Groundskeeper

Woorabinda State School
Worrabinda, Qld
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Identified potential issues related to student performance or behaviour.
  • Worked closely with students to explore potential avenues of study and create individual goals for deepening knowledge in areas of interest.
  • Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
  • Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.

Education

Certificate 3 - Health And Fitness

Fit Education
Brisbane, QLD
11-2024

Certificate 4 - Teacher Support

Foundation Education
Brisbane, QLD
09-2024

Level 2 - Coaching

International Rugby Coach
Brisbane, QLD
01-2002

Skills

  • SMART board aptitude
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Special education
  • ESL- english as second language
  • Team building
  • Alternative learning methods
  • Classroom management
  • Program development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Small group instruction
  • Student evaluations
  • Child development
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Blackboard software
  • Community involvement
  • Learning strategies
  • Student rapport
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher conference coordination
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Task prioritization
  • Student engagement
  • Parent and student communication
  • Cooperative learning experience
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Student motivation
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Motivating students
  • Faculty collaboration

Accomplishments

2016 Nominated for Australia of the year, for youth in sports (Hughenden Qld)

Certification

  • Qld MC Drivers License
  • working with children blue card
  • Oz swim certified

Languages

English
Professional
Moari
Professional

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant/Youth Sports Coordinator

Wadja Wadja High School
01.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant/Behavioral Aide

Baralaba State School
03.2023 - 12.2024

Community Justice Group Coordinator

Woorabinda Shire Council
07.2022 - 03.2023

Student Support Officer/Groundskeeper

Woorabinda State School
01.2022 - 07.2022

Youth Sports Coach/Mentoring Program Coordinator

Toa Sports Academy
01.2018 - Current

Certificate 3 - Health And Fitness

Fit Education

Certificate 4 - Teacher Support

Foundation Education

Level 2 - Coaching

International Rugby Coach
Donald Mill