Joy Emms

• Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
• Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
• Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal results.
• Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
• Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
• Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
• Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated multiple modes of instruction, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all learners.
• Conducted regular evaluations of curriculum materials, making recommendations for updates or revisions as needed to maintain relevance in today''s rapidly changing world.
• Served as an ongoing resource for both students and parents, providing guidance related to academic planning, study habits, test-preparation strategies, and more.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
• Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
• Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.

Successful implementation of trauma therapy to develop social and emotional intelligence

1. Dan Huges, PACE model

2. Dan Siegel's Hand Model of the Brain, Flip Your Lid Model

3. Strength based approach

Reduced problem behaviours with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.

• Intervened in crisis situations and counselled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
• Improved foster children''s well-being by providing a safe, nurturing and supportive home environment.
• Enhanced emotional growth in foster children through consistent guidance, boundaries, and positive reinforcement.
• Developed trust and rapport with each foster child by spending quality time together and engaging in meaningful conversations.
• Successfully managed the diverse needs of multiple foster children simultaneously through effective organization and time management skills.
• Collaborated with social workers to ensure foster children received appropriate services and resources for their individual needs.
• Utilized community resources such as therapy services, educational programs, and extracurricular activities to enhance the development of each foster child.
• Promoted stability for foster children during times of uncertainty by providing structure, routines, and predictability within the home environment.
• Implemented trauma-informed care practices to help foster children heal from past experiences while promoting resilience and coping skills.
• Advocated for the best interests of each foster child during court hearings, team meetings, and other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners to ensure continued access to valuable resources for each child placed in my care.
• Maintained regular communication with social workers regarding the progress of each case plan objective while addressing concerns or issues that arose along the way.
• Supported educational success for each child through ongoing communication with teachers, tutors, and other educational professionals.
• Facilitated the development of healthy peer relationships among foster children by encouraging participation in group activities and promoting positive social interactions.
• Managed the unique emotional challenges associated with fostering by maintaining a strong support network and seeking professional guidance when needed.
• Contributed to the overall improvement of the foster care system by participating in ongoing training opportunities, staying informed about best practices, and sharing my own experiences as an advocate for change.
• Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
• Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
• Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

• Developed customized training materials n order to improve employee performance by designing and supporting the implementation of effective Forest School training programs.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate and up-to-date content for training sessions.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
• Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
• Ensured consistent messaging across all training materials by adhering to corporate branding guidelines.
• Facilitated team-building exercises that fostered collaboration and communication among department members.
• Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive nature and sustainability workshops and hands-on survival and Forest School activities.
• Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, informing future program development.
• Stayed current on industry trends and advancements, incorporating new techniques into existing training programs as needed.
• Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the organization by advocating for ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Wrote a Forest School Handbooks with risk assessments and supported external risk reviews assessments reviews for others too.

• Supported clients with disabilities, medical needs and therapy needs, who have used my dogs for support in medical practices, schools and homes.
• Enhanced puppy health by implementing rigorous genetic testing and selective breeding practices.
• Established a strong reputation for quality dogs through maintaining high breeding standards.
• Improved customer satisfaction by providing comprehensive information on breed traits, care needs, and training tips.
• Ensured the well-being of breeding stock with proper veterinary care, appropriate exercise, and balanced nutrition.
• Implemented the the Puppy Culture program for the best outcomes of Assistant Dogs and pets.

• participated in and contributed to establishing a successful non-profitable umbrella organisation by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
• contributed to the strategic planning process to define goals and ensure alignment across all participating businesses.
• encouraged a fair and equitable ethos, with a strong focus on sustainability, professionalism, professional development and inclusion.
• Promoted and educated about Place Based Pedagogy

Managed my own Family Day Care business, Boomerang Kidlings FDC, which my daughter

now successfully runs as Tarry Along Edventures FDC.

* Maintained excellent relationships with families in the community, some of whom we still support.

* Successfully looked after maximum ratios daily, children from 0 to 12.

* Understanding and use of in-depth knowledge of child psychology.

* Successful implementation of Forest School, Place-based pedagogy.

* Experience with a sustainability program with bush tucker and veggie gardens, chickens, a worm farm etc.

* Utilized an eclectic approach to successful assessment and planning.

* Close connections with our Aboriginal community, with a deep understanding of the Connection to Community and Connection to Country(land)

* Christian world view presented daily.

* Passionate about developing social and emotional intelligence.

* Maintenance of a safe and peaceful atmosphere by using early intervention strategies with trauma and special needs children

General skills:

• Enhanced children's learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
• Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
• Promoted a love of reading among children by creating engaging book displays and reading a lot with the children (using books to discover answers to problems and to research new and interesting aspects of real life worlds).
• Improved literacy rates with excellent use of my immense quality personal library - children took books home too.
• Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
• Strengthened parent-educator relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
• Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust educator methods accordingly.
• Increased parent involvement through effective communication and fostering positive relationships with families.
• Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring academic, social and emotional growth and success.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Coordinated community service projects for students, instilling civic responsibility and interpersonal skills development.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
• Met regularly with team of educator to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
• Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities to enhance learning experience.
• Developed and implemented useful behaviour management strategies.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Participated in meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.