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JORJA SULLIVAN

JORJA SULLIVAN

Diamond Creek

Summary

I have a strong passion for youth mental health and the education sector. I have 3 years of wide range experience being a director of service in a before and after school care program as well as being a valued educator within a team. I also have 1 year of experience aiding. I am currently enrolled at Swinburne University studying for my Bachelor of Psychological Science (2nd year) degree, eventually to obtain my Masters in Child and Adolescent Psychology.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Service and Educator

10.2023 - Current
  • Currently, I am employed with Theircare, a casual director of service and educator for multiple before and after-school care services
  • I began my journey with Theircare as I wanted to further assist various children in reaching their academic potential
  • Although I am currently casual, I am provided with Monday to Friday shifts, as I was requested by parents to consistently work with their children
  • I hold pride in my ability to build trusting relationships for children to feel comfortable with their learning
  • As well as a strong ability to work closely with my coworkers to promote a flowing work environment.

Teacher’s Aide and Twilight Program Coordinator

Montessori School
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • I became an aide float for all Foundation Teachers and then ran an after-school care program for kindergarten students
  • I was on a fulltime contract
  • I loved my position as an aide because I was rewarded with children achieving more out of their academic milestones
  • I built trusting, respectful relationships with the children where they felt we were a team
  • I worked closely with children who had learning deficiencies, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder
  • I attended PD days to ensure my practice was excelling so that the children constantly felt heard and supported.

Director of Service

Greenhills Primary School
03.2021 - 04.2023
  • I became an educator at Greenhills Primary School March in 2021, where I quickly showed my attention to detail and willingness to facilitate children’s learning
  • Within 6 months I was granted an employment opportunity to become director of the service
  • Where I underwent hours of planning and critical reflection to ensure attending children were presented with a high-quality level of care
  • During my time at Greenhills Primary School, I ran multiple holiday programs where children were safely transported to the Zoo, Movies, Aquariums, Bowling and more! To promote a fun and inclusive environment
  • I engaged and held respectful relationships with both children and their families
  • I also created a safe space for attending children with attentional learning and behavioural requirements to ensure their Inclusion Support Plans were enforced.

Education

Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education and Care - undefined

St Helena Secondary College

Diploma of School - undefined

Certificate 4 in Child and Adolescent Mental Health - undefined

Swinburne University

Bachelor - Psychological Science

Timeline

Director of Service and Educator

10.2023 - Current

Teacher’s Aide and Twilight Program Coordinator

Montessori School
04.2023 - 10.2023

Director of Service

Greenhills Primary School
03.2021 - 04.2023

Certificate 3 Early Childhood Education and Care - undefined

St Helena Secondary College

Diploma of School - undefined

Certificate 4 in Child and Adolescent Mental Health - undefined

Swinburne University

Bachelor - Psychological Science

JORJA SULLIVAN