Jonathan Hughes
Tully,QLD
Summary
An energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide/ Student support services
Department of Education, Queensland: Tully State high school
01.2021 - Current
- Assist teacher with development and implementation of education plans as well as identify and solve issues with educational, social and emotional development of students
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student have equal opportunity for success..
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
Administrative Executive, Student Support Officer
Department of Education, Queensland: Tully State primary
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented various programs and at Tully state primary by meeting specific social and emotion needs of specific students.
- Interfaced with parents about students at school facing behavioural issues
- Achieved different behavioural outcomes for students by effectively supporting at-risk students
- Promoted health and wellbeing in schools by improving pupil attendance
- Managed students, diagnosed, and undiagnosed ADHD and AFS with and without medication
- Implemented document management system that streamlined filing processes and facilitated easy retrieval of information.
- Facilitated communication between departments, maintaining open lines of dialogue for better collaboration on student programs
- Reviewed information, created models and contributed to decision-making process by forecasting trends.
- Enhanced student academic productivity by developing comprehensive social and emotional programs tailored to individual needs.
- Gained new skills and experience in dealing with students diagnosed with learning disabilities and autism through professional development programs.
- Streamlined office procedures by implementing efficient systems and tools, resulting in improved workflow.
Delivery Driver
University of Otago
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Dropped off food throughout the university by closely interacting with chefs and store managers
- Delivered food on time to all outlets by working effectively entire day.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Increased repeat business through excellent customer service and prompt resolution of any issues or concerns.
- Reduced vehicle downtime and repair costs by performing routine maintenance checks and adhering to preventive measures.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Streamlined delivery operations by collaborating with team members to develop efficient processes and procedures.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Boosted overall efficiency by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as loading and unloading vehicles, route planning, and paperwork completion.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
Fitness Instructor | Gym Instructor / Personal Trainer
WORLD FITNESS CENTER | JUSTWORKOUT GYM
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Boosted client motivation by developing personalized fitness programs tailored to individual goals and abilities.
- Improved gym member retention through consistent monitoring of progress and providing regular feedback on performance.
- Enhanced class participation by designing fun and engaging group exercise routines that catered to various fitness levels.
- Promoted a positive workout environment by fostering strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Assisted gym members in achieving their weight loss goals by offering nutritional guidance and meal planning advice.
- Collaborated with fellow fitness instructors to create diverse class schedules, ensuring a variety of options for clients.
- Maintained clean and organized fitness facilities, providing a safe and welcoming space for all gym members.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments to evaluate client''s physical capabilities and established baseline measurements for tracking progress.
- Designed recovery plans for injured clients, allowing them to safely regain strength without further setbacks or complications.
- Educated gym members on proper form and technique during workouts, reducing the risk of injury while maximizing results.
- Developed goal-oriented training programs that led clients to achieve significant improvements in strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall functional ability.
- Sought continuous professional development opportunities through attendance at workshops, conferences, seminars related to health and wellness trends in order to provide up-to-date expertise for clients'' benefit.
- Mentored junior staff members as they began their careers as personal trainers or group exercise instructors, instilling an enthusiasm for helping others achieve their fitness goals.
- Created an inclusive environment for all participants by modifying exercises to accommodate varying skill levels and physical limitations.
- Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
Juvenile Support Worker
WIA ORA BOYS HOME
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Anthropology
Otago University
Otago New Zealand01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Pacific Studies
Otago University
Otago New Zealand01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Exercise Science
Otago Polytech
Otago New Zealand01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Certificate in Personal Training
Otago Polytech
Otago New Zealand12.2007
Skills
- Behaviour Analysis
- Health & Wellbeing Assessment
- Research
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Curriculum Compliance With QLD
- Student-Cantered Learning
- Behavior Management
- Motivating Students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Community Involvement
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Student Rapport
- Parent-teacher communication
- Conflict resolution
- Social-emotional learning
- Multicultural awareness
Professional Community Involvement
- Coached under 12 girls district representative Rugby League team 2019
- Coached under 16 boys Tully representative Touch Team 2020
- Coached after school sports program, specifically for athletics, rugby league, soccer, basketball and touch rugby
- Designed after school homework program to keep students engaged in school work outside the classroom ages from 5-14
- Attended multiple grade 6 camps 2017, 2018 and 2019s to help students gain confidence and learn life skills, such as organization, time management, problem solving, following instruction using tasks like rock climbing, canoe paddling, camp set up, and abseiling.
- Captained A Grade Tully Tigers Rugby League 2017. This role involved many hours helping to set up events, speeches during events, interviews for the paper and the news, if necessary. I have been apart of this team for 6 seasons.
Timeline
Teacher Aide/ Student support services
Department of Education, Queensland: Tully State high school
01.2021 - Current
Administrative Executive, Student Support Officer
Department of Education, Queensland: Tully State primary
01.2016 - 01.2019
Delivery Driver
University of Otago
01.2012 - 01.2013
Fitness Instructor | Gym Instructor / Personal Trainer
WORLD FITNESS CENTER | JUSTWORKOUT GYM
01.2008 - 01.2012
Juvenile Support Worker
WIA ORA BOYS HOME
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Social Anthropology
Otago University
Bachelor of Arts - Pacific Studies
Otago University
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Exercise Science
Otago Polytech
Associate of Applied Science - Certificate in Personal Training
Otago Polytech
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