Karissa Harp
Yeppoon,QLD
Summary
Upbeat employee with energy, empathy and resilience. Devoted to promoting learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing environments and enhancing behaviour through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Competent Crew Member ready to take on demanding workload to achieve objectives. Experienced in organizing supplies and equipment for efficient use. Team player with drive to reach organizational goals. Highly efficient within different environments well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
St Justin's Oran Park
01.2013 - 03.2018
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Instructed groups of up to 31 students and provided individual support.
- Instructed groups of up to 31 students and provided individual support.
- Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Small Business Owner
Harp And Co Stickers
04.2020 - Current
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
McDonald's Crew Worker
McDonald's Yeppoon
09.2023 - Current
- Kept customers and crew areas organized.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Contributed to enhancing company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional results on every project undertaken.
- Completed projects within deadlines by utilizing efficient work methods and prioritizing tasks.
Casual teacher
St. Justin's primary school
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsibilities in this role include running different classrooms on a daily basis, sometimes with little notice
- This requires flexibility and initiative at times to best cater to the students and to ensure a smooth, productive transition in the absence of the full time teacher
- It is necessary to have a strong behaviour management policy in order to appropriately manage a diverse range of learners
- Prior planning is required in the event that a teacher has not been able to leave a plan for the day
- This work has been both challenging and rewarding, it has been especially valuable to observe fellow teachers approaches to managing their classrooms.
Junior Maths and English Teacher
CAPELLA STATE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011 - 09.2012
- This role included teaching the curriculum for Year 8 Mathematics and Year 9 English
- It was also required to record data in one school and work with other teachers to create plans for each student to better their overall results.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER
CAPELLA STATE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Responsibilities in this role included working with teachers, Head of Departments, and the Principal across grades 8-12 in modifying assessments and class work for students with special needs as a whole school inclusive approach
- Attending meetings with parents and compiling goals for students
- Liaising with professionals and specialists to enrich the learning experiences for the students and to further understand the needs of the students
- Working with students in small groups and one on one tutorials to engage in life skills covering health, mathematics, literacy, science, cooking and real life chores
- Completing any paperwork required for Education QLD regarding the students progress and IEP goals as well as developing and maintaining risk assessment plans and health management plans
- Profiling was a requirement in this role in order to maintain that students were receiving the correct amount of teacher aide and SNT hours
- Managing the teacher aides and organising their timetabling requirements
- Understanding the needs of the students, as well as their teachers and ensuring that the goals and outcomes match
- Whilst working in this role there was also the responsibility in assisting to run a whole junior social skilling program in which different issues were addressed each week in creative and meaningful ways.
Group Leader - Emerald world of learning (pre-school room)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- The responsibilities of the group leader include organising programs and curriculum for the room
- Following the procedures and protocol of the centre and working with parents for outcomes for their children.
Education
Bachelor of Learning Management -
Central Queensland University (CQU)
01.2010
High School Certificate -
Marist College Emerald
01.2000
Skills
- Student Development
- Multimedia Integration
- Activity Coordination
- Skills Development
- Business Growth and Retention
- New Business Launch
- Planning and Execution
- Project-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Emotional Intelligence
- Quality Control
- Food Assembly
- Safety Policies
Websites
Additional Information
Character reference's and certificates of professional development will be provided upon request.
Pages
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- 2
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References
- Therese Smith, Religious, Year 1 Coordinator {0466240065)
- Pascale Madrid - Department of Education NSW, Wellbeing (0433800375)
FItstop, weight lifting, craft
I enjoy keeping a healthy, well balanced lifestyle. I enjoy lifting weights at my local gym as well as cardio based activities. Crafting and baking have always been keen interests of mine/
Timeline
McDonald's Crew Worker
McDonald's Yeppoon
09.2023 - Current
Small Business Owner
Harp And Co Stickers
04.2020 - Current
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
St Justin's Oran Park
01.2013 - 03.2018
Casual teacher
St. Justin's primary school
11.2012 - 01.2013
Junior Maths and English Teacher
CAPELLA STATE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011 - 09.2012
SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER
CAPELLA STATE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011 - 09.2012
Group Leader - Emerald world of learning (pre-school room)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Learning Management -
Central Queensland University (CQU)
High School Certificate -
Marist College Emerald
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