Fiona Paschke
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I am a motivated counselling graduate who is looking forward to being a dedicated counsellor. I have a proven track record of fostering strong relationships and enhancing personal growth outcomes through my counselling practicum and teaching experience. I am skilled in creating safe, supportive and culturally-sensitive environments, implementing innovative counselling strategies. I have a passion to see people grow and heal through through felt acceptance and self-awareness. I am both creative and analytical and will endeavour to fully apply my strengths and skills in counselling. I excel in interpersonal communication, teamwork and professional excellence. I will greatly appreciate the opportunity to begin my counselling career with your organisation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Owner and Manager
Games World
Brisbane, QLD
10.2007 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and employees resulting in ongoing successful business.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers and employees to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Counselling practicum
Christian Heritage College
Brisbane, QLD
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Gained 100 hours of valuable counselling experience working with various clients with differing personalities and needs
- Applied learned knowledge within the counselling role
- Explored personal counselling style through experimenting with different approaches and strategies
- Made client bookings and took payments
- Wrote comprehensive session notes and plans
- Gained hands-on experience in software program, expanding technical skill set
- Sort supervision when required
- Promoted counselling centre on social media
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow students and counsellors
Learning Support Teacher
Brisbane Christian College
Salisbury, QLD
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensuring consistent and effective learning support across grade levels.
- Delivered personalised educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
EAL Teacher
Citipointe International College
Mansfield, QLD
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Educated students in English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet educational goals.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Created culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Established a supportive classroom environment where students felt comfortable practicing their language skills without fear of judgment or ridicule.
Supply Teacher
Citipointe Christian College
Mansfield, QLD
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Accurately followed classroom plans left by class teacher
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
EAL Teacher
Citipointe Christian College
Mansfield, QLD
01.2003 - 07.2007
- Educated students in English grammar and conversational speaking
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans based on individual learning objectives and learning styles
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet educational goals.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Created academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Incorporated project-based learning opportunities into lessons that allowed students to apply their newly acquired language skills in creative ways while working collaboratively with peers.
- Established a supportive classroom environment where students felt comfortable practicing their language skills without fear of judgment or ridicule.
- Provided targeted support for struggling students, designing intervention strategies tailored to their specific needs and abilities.
- Implemented assessment tools for monitoring student progress and modifying instruction accordingly, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Boosted students'' confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through engaging activities and personalized feedback.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting to individual learning styles.
Substitute Teacher
Various Schools
Brisbane, QLD
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Accurately followed classroom plans left by class teacher
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Flexible and adaptable according to different school cultures, procedures and expectations
Year 2 Teacher
Christian Outreach College
Mansfield, QLD
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Education
Master of Counselling - Social Sciences
Christian Heritage College
Mansfield, QLD08-2023
Certificate IV TESOL - Education
Citipointe International College
Mansfield, QLD07-2004
Bachelor of Education - Education
Christian Heritage College
Mansfield, QLD03-1997
Skills
- Relational - outstanding interpersonal communication skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible
- Teachable
- Conscientious
- Motivated
Timeline
Counselling practicum
Christian Heritage College
08.2022 - 04.2023
Learning Support Teacher
Brisbane Christian College
01.2020 - 12.2020
EAL Teacher
Citipointe International College
01.2019 - 07.2019
Supply Teacher
Citipointe Christian College
01.2017 - 12.2018
Retail Owner and Manager
Games World
10.2007 - Current
EAL Teacher
Citipointe Christian College
01.2003 - 07.2007
Substitute Teacher
Various Schools
01.2001 - 12.2002
Year 2 Teacher
Christian Outreach College
01.1997 - 12.1999
Master of Counselling - Social Sciences
Christian Heritage College
Certificate IV TESOL - Education
Citipointe International College
Bachelor of Education - Education
Christian Heritage College