Eva Capasso
Toorak
Summary
Health promotion professional with comprehensive experience in designing,implementing, and evaluating Community Health Promotion programs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in health education, community outreach, and behaviour change strategies. Known for excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and results-driven approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant
Moorabbin Primary School
05.2023 - Current
- Assist in delivering lessons and classroom activities, supporting students in literacy, numeracy, and other subjects
- Provide one-on-one and small group support, including for students with special needs or learning difficulties
- Manage student behaviour and promote positive social interactions and emotional development
- Observe and report on student progress, identifying areas for further support
Teaching Assistant
Southern Autistic School
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Implement individualised education plans that include specific goals, strategies, and accommodations to meet the unique needs of students with autism
- Assist students with autism in developing and improving communication skills through structured activities, speech therapy exercises, and alternative communication methods such as picture exchange systems (PECS) or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
- Create opportunities for students with autism to practice social skills and participate in peer interactions, employing structured social skills groups and role-playing activities to teach and reinforce appropriate social behaviours
- Implement strategies to support students in managing sensory sensitivities and challenges, including creating sensory-friendly environments, providing sensory breaks, and utilizing sensory regulation techniques
- Support the implementation of positive behaviour support plans to address challenging behaviours, employing proactive strategies, reinforcement techniques, and de-escalation methods to promote positive behaviour
- Work collaboratively with the teaching team, therapists, and other professionals involved in students' education and therapy to ensure consistency and coordination of support across different settings
Youth Mental Health Promotion Officer- Further Education and Training and Higher Education
Jigsaw- The National Centre for Youth Mental Health
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Consistently align work to the Health Service Executive's 'Stronger Together' Mental Health Promotion Plan (2022-2027) and the Higher Education Authority's National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework
- Project lead for 'One Good Friend' online course with a 92% user satisfaction rate.
- Work collaboratively with Jigsaw's eLearning, digital teams and youth participation team to support the involvement of further and higher education students to contribute to the development of a range of relevant online content to support the mental health and wellbeing of students
- Facilitate consultation sessions with young people and staff to identify any emerging needs
- Develop content for courses, workshops and other resources
- Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Monitor and collate evaluation and KPI data as required and produce written reports
- Lead the department's young volunteers supporting, advising, motivating, and encouraging them in their roles and facilitating biannual support and supervision sessions
- Deliver online and in-person training and webinars reaching 1000+ people nationally.
- Work collaboratively with young volunteers to create initiatives and content
- Coordinate and execute diverse events for young people and staff
- General administrative duties
- Working in co-production to roll out the Hello How Are You campaign and actively involved in the education subgroup
Project Support for Thrive and Hello How Are You
Mental Health Ireland
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Lead on the Research and Evaluation Subgroup for the Hello How Are You campaign
- Work collaboratively with the Hello How Are You co-production group
- Member of the toolkit development subgroup for the Hello How Are You campaign
- Work closely with the Thrive project lead
- Offer administrative support
- Support the Director of Research and Evaluation to identify best practices for both projects
- Support in the planning, development, and design of engagement initiatives with communities and stakeholders
- Work with the development officer to create networks
- Collaboratively work with the community and stakeholders
- Map area profiles to identify the best fit for implementing the Thrive initiative
Education
Multisensory Structured Language Tutor
Institute of Multisensory Structured Language Edu
09-2024
Bachelor of Public Health And Health Promotion -
Institute of Technology Sligo
Sligo, Ireland 11-2021
Intercultural Training -
Immigrant Council of Ireland
01.2021
5 Ways to Wellbeing -
Mental Health Ireland
01.2021
Bachelor of Health Science And Physiology -
Institute of Technology Sligo
Sligo, Ireland 11-2020
Personal Fitness Trainer -
Reps Ireland
01.2020
Fitness Instructor -
Reps Ireland
01.2020
Leaving Certificate - Honours
Presentation Secondary School
01.2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Health Promotion Campaigns and Initiatives
- Proficient in Evidence-Based Practice and Application
- Skilled in Research Methodologies and Data Analysis
- Expertise in Stakeholder Management and Engagement
- Strong Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Collaborative Team Player with a Focus on Collective Success
- Highly Self-Motivated and Independent Worker
- Advocate for Mental Health Awareness and Well-being
Accomplishments
- Presented my thesis 'An Exploration of the Perceptions of Health and Wellness using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) Approach amongst Children within a Primary School Setting' at the 2020 Science Undergraduate Research Experience Conference.
- Thesis was showcased in the 2020 Sligo University Hospital Research and Education Foundation Conference.
- Volunteered in the 2020 Get Girls Active Programme.
- Facilitated and conducted a physical activity session for primary school children, promoting health and wellness through engaging and interactive sessions.
- Member of the Presentation School Choir, reaching the 2016 semi-final of Britain's Got Talent.
- Achieved a Grade VI in piano and a Bronze medal in singing with The Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Hobbies and Interests
Passionate about child development, early education, and promoting healthy habits. Love organizing creative activities, reading, and outdoor play, and enjoy sharing my love of music by playing the piano.
Timeline
Education Assistant
Moorabbin Primary School
05.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Southern Autistic School
04.2023 - 05.2023
Youth Mental Health Promotion Officer- Further Education and Training and Higher Education
Jigsaw- The National Centre for Youth Mental Health
01.2022 - 12.2023
Project Support for Thrive and Hello How Are You
Mental Health Ireland
04.2021 - 12.2021
5 Ways to Wellbeing -
Mental Health Ireland
Personal Fitness Trainer -
Reps Ireland
Fitness Instructor -
Reps Ireland
Leaving Certificate - Honours
Presentation Secondary School
Multisensory Structured Language Tutor
Institute of Multisensory Structured Language Edu
Bachelor of Public Health And Health Promotion -
Institute of Technology Sligo
Intercultural Training -
Immigrant Council of Ireland
Bachelor of Health Science And Physiology -
Institute of Technology Sligo
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