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Jay Bakrania

Corinda,Australia

Summary

Reliable with a passion in providing effective guidance, counselling and support to students, families and teaching staff. Demonstrated skills in counselling, conflict resolution, and communication. Adaptable to new environments, able to work as part of a team, or independently. Lead by example.

Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Recognised for positive attitude, commitment to continuous learning and growth, and strong dedication to work.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Guidance Officer

Petrie Terrace State School
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducting various adaptive and cognitive assessments for the purpose of diagnosis verification for intellectual disability, and other neurocognitive disorders
  • Assessments include; WISC-V, ABAS, etc
  • Individual student support for behavioural, cognitive, social, and mental health difficulties, including anxiety and trauma
  • Conduct intake interviews with parents and gather relevant background information from other allied health professionals, support teachers, and classroom teachers to support student needs
  • Assisting teachers in identifying and implementing classroom adjustments to benefits individual learning needs
  • Provide leadership and specialised support in response to student protection issues; critical incidents and emergencies; and the transition of students into alternative education programs, and their reintegration back into mainstream schooling
  • Balancing ethical issues such as confidentiality and privacy of each student while sharing appropriate information to others and keeping professional and comprehensive record keeping

Relief and Contract Teacher

Education Queensland
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Successfully deliver high quality lesson plan instruction assigned by absent teachers
  • Ensure a flexible and dynamic approach, and quickly adapt to various year levels and discipline areas, including PE, Music and Arts
  • Employs positive interactions to quickly build rapport, trust and respect and manage challenging behaviours
  • Demonstrates initiative to devise engaging and meaningful lessons and activities when absent teachers are unable to provide plans

Provisional Psychologist

PsychCare Psychology and Mental Health
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Conducting various psychological assessments for the purpose of Intellectual Disability, Autism, ADHD, neurocognitive and memory diagnosis
  • Tests administered included; WAIS-IV, WISC-V, DASS-21, PAI, SRS2, CBRS, D-KEFS, CVLT, WMS, etc
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualised treatment plans for clients using CBT and ACT therapies
  • Conducted intake interviews and gathered relevant background information with parents, clients and informants such as teachers, support workers, case managers, psychiatrists, and other allied health professionals
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to ethical guidelines
  • Provided crisis intervention and support to clients in distress
  • Participated in peer discussions and group supervision to discuss treatment progress and client management
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing phone calls, and handling email correspondence
  • Utilised electronic client record system (PowerDiary) to document client information, progress, appointments, and uploading files
  • Administered, interpreted, and scored psychological tests
  • Conducted feedback sessions for clients
  • Report writing for GP updates, Workcover, NDIS, and assessments

Provisional Psychologist

UniSQ Psychology and Counselling Clinic
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Conducted psychological assessments and administered various tests under the supervision of a clinical psychologist
  • Assessments included; WAIS-IV, WISC-V, DASS-21, BAI, Tea-Ch2A, Conners CBRS, Brief-2, etc
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualised treatment plans for clients using CBT and ACT therapies
  • Conducted intake interviews and gathered relevant background information with parents, clients and informants such as teachers
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to ethical guidelines
  • Provided crisis intervention and support to clients in distress
  • Participated in case conferences, peer discussions and group supervision to discuss treatment progress and client management
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing phone calls, and handling correspondence
  • Utilised electronic client record system (FrontDesk) to document client information, progress, appointments and billing
  • Administered, interpreted, and scored psychological tests
  • Conducted feedback sessions for clients including written reports

Kindergarten Teacher and Director

C&K Springfield Central Community Kindergarten
12.2010 - 12.2012
  • Plan, implement, assess, and review and a high-quality Kindergarten program informed by the Early Years Learning Framework and QKLG curriculum
  • Manage and process enrolments, including collaboration with specialists and parents for children with additional needs
  • Facilitating effective orientation and induction for new families
  • Liaise with C&K management to resolve issues, where necessary, to enhance the program and aid in completing operational tasks
  • Mentor group leader to plan extended hours and holiday kindergarten program
  • Recruitment of staff including interviewing, induction and training of new staff, staff performance appraisals, staff rostering, staff meetings, and supervision of student teachers and volunteers
  • Create strategic inclusion plans and educational support plans in collaboration with other health professionals and families to claim funding for inclusion support
  • Producing progress and developmental reports for specialist
  • Document learning and communicate with parents and families on a regular basis regarding children’s challenges, progress and achievements
  • Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely and professional manner
  • Oversee procedures and policies are adhered to and understood by all permanent and relief staff to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations, and safety of all children, families, staff and visitors

English and Life Skills Teacher

ACCESS Settlement Services
12.2010 - 12.2012
  • Plan and deliver lessons that are level appropriate while teaching clients to gain skills and information that will help them effectively function in the Australian society
  • Show professionalism, respect and sensitivity to cultural differences
  • Liaise with case workers, interpreters, management and other organisations to aid in resolving client’s needs
  • Contribute and participate in specific team and other relevant meetings
  • Assess clients for progress and ability
  • Teach a range of abilities and age groups from children to adults

Prep Teacher

Grand Avenue State School
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Coordinate with the prep teaching team and deputy to co-plan, co-teach and assess all components of the Early Years Curriculum Guidelines
  • Plan and deliver lessons that were engaging, age and level appropriate, differentiated in a supportive and literacy rich environment
  • Build professional relationships with both students and parents
  • Facilitate parent teacher interviews to discuss student progress and work together to help their children achieve realistic individual goals
  • Attend ICT committee meetings and share with the rest of the year level

Education

Master of Clinical Psychology -

University of Southern Queensland
12.2025

Master of Professional Psychology (with Distinction) -

University of Southern Queensland
12.2023

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) -

University of Southern Queensland
11.2022

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) -

University of Southern Queensland
11.2020

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) -

Queensland University of Technology
11.2009

Skills

  • Decision-making support
  • Mental health awareness
  • Multicultural competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Classroom adjustments

Certification

06/2023 - ASIST Suicide Intervention Training
02/2024 - CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management
02/2022 - Full First Aid Certificate
09/2013 - Certificate IV in Exercise Science (Personal Training)
10/2008 - Certificate III in Health and Fitness (Exercise Science)
Queensland College of Teachers Registration - 834997

Blue Card Exemption – 431139/3

Registered Psychologist with Provisional Registration - PSY0002702794

Member of Australian Psychology Society
- Including membership to College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists
Member of Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association

Timeline

Guidance Officer

Petrie Terrace State School
08.2023 - Current

Relief and Contract Teacher

Education Queensland
05.2023 - 05.2024

Provisional Psychologist

PsychCare Psychology and Mental Health
02.2023 - 06.2023

Provisional Psychologist

UniSQ Psychology and Counselling Clinic
02.2023 - 06.2023

Kindergarten Teacher and Director

C&K Springfield Central Community Kindergarten
12.2010 - 12.2012

English and Life Skills Teacher

ACCESS Settlement Services
12.2010 - 12.2012

Prep Teacher

Grand Avenue State School
01.2010 - 12.2010

Master of Professional Psychology (with Distinction) -

University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) -

University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) -

University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) -

Queensland University of Technology

Master of Clinical Psychology -

University of Southern Queensland

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