Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
References
Hobbies and Interests
Accomplishments
Timeline
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KAREN LETTMAN

BULLI,NSW

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

SSO

CEO and Department of Education
01.2023 - Current

Teacher's Aide

St Marys Star of the Sea College
01.2010 - Current

Inclusion Educator

Big Fat Smile
01.2008 - Current

Supporting students with Special Needs/Special Provisions

St Marys Star of the Sea College
Wollongong
01.2010 - 01.2021
  • Assisted KLA's with exam supervision and administration duties

Educator in a Fun Club program

Big Fat Smile
01.2008 - 01.2021
  • Inclusion support for children (5-12) from diverse backgrounds, including children with additional needs, autism, challenging behaviors

Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

Neami Illawarra
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Supported clients with mental health issues into independent accommodation and medical/mental health services
  • Worked as a Case Manager with adults who had Intellectual Disabilities, Bipolar Disorder, and drug and alcohol dependencies

Community Worker

Department of Aging, Disability & Homecare
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Supported families with children with disabilities

Residential Care Assistant/Disability Worker

Department of Aging, Disability & Homecare
01.1989 - 01.2001
  • Case management of people with disabilities and/or mental health issues/complex needs
  • Implemented training programs for social, interpersonal, community, and daily living skills
  • Supported clients in medical appointments and linked them to additional services and healthcare professionals

Teacher's Aide

Warilla High School
01.2009
  • 12-month contract

Teacher's Aide

St Joseph's Catholic High School
01.2008
  • 12-month contract

Teacher's Aide

St Marys Star of the Sea College
01.2007
  • 12-month contract

Disability Support Worker

Southern House with No steps
01.2002
  • Taught independent living skills and participated socially in the local community
  • Worked with older adults who had dual diagnosis and other mental health issues

Education

Certificate IV in Workplace, Assessment & Training -

Certificate IV in Disability Work -

Certificate 111 in Education Support (Teacher’s Aide Special) -

Certificate111 Early Childhood Education and Care -

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Empathetic
  • Team player
  • Patient and respectful
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Can stay focussed in difficult situations or events
  • Ability to work with challenging behaviours
  • Kind and patient
  • Ability to engage students in learning
  • Adaptable
  • Good listener

Professional Development

  • 2019, Disability Standards
  • 2020, NCCD
  • 2021, Child Protection
  • 2021, First Aid
  • 2021, Lifeline Courses: Mental Health First Aide, Domestic Violence, Suicide Prevention

References

Emma-Kate Callaghan, Middle Leader 2-Diverse Learning and DLST, St Michaels Catholic Primary School Nowra, 0412469098

Hobbies and Interests

My interests include walking, playing tennis, reading, theatre, movies art, museums and cooking.

Accomplishments

  • During my time at I Big Fat Smile, I worked as an Inclusion Educator and also as 2IC over many years. In 2014, I was encouraged by my Area Manager to take on a Directors Role, providing a Fun Club programme during school holidays. My team provided care for children, who had intellectual and physical disabilities. This required training in tube feeds, behaviour management, and how to use hoists from wheelchair to bed, for toileting and personal care. Extra planning was essential for excursions into the community and the necessary preparation and carrying out Risk Assessments.

Timeline

SSO

CEO and Department of Education
01.2023 - Current

Teacher's Aide

St Marys Star of the Sea College
01.2010 - Current

Supporting students with Special Needs/Special Provisions

St Marys Star of the Sea College
01.2010 - 01.2021

Teacher's Aide

Warilla High School
01.2009

Inclusion Educator

Big Fat Smile
01.2008 - Current

Educator in a Fun Club program

Big Fat Smile
01.2008 - 01.2021

Teacher's Aide

St Joseph's Catholic High School
01.2008

Teacher's Aide

St Marys Star of the Sea College
01.2007

Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

Neami Illawarra
01.2003 - 01.2004

Disability Support Worker

Southern House with No steps
01.2002

Community Worker

Department of Aging, Disability & Homecare
01.2001 - 01.2002

Residential Care Assistant/Disability Worker

Department of Aging, Disability & Homecare
01.1989 - 01.2001

Certificate IV in Workplace, Assessment & Training -

Certificate IV in Disability Work -

Certificate 111 in Education Support (Teacher’s Aide Special) -

Certificate111 Early Childhood Education and Care -

KAREN LETTMAN