Katelyn Jo-Beth (Katie) Crawshaw
Kareela,NSW
Summary
Compassionate graduate teacher who possesses a gentle and caring attitude centred on treating all students with dignity and respect. Expertise in the management of students with additional needs. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to differentiate learning material and focused on providing a stimulating, engaging and student centred on treating all students with dignity and respect. Expertise in the management of students with additional needs. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to differentiate learning material and focused on providing a stimulating, engaging and student centred learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Carer
Hire Up Staffing Services
2017.12 - Current
- Working with 2 clients (one long - term)
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help client move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Travel to and from day program
- Developed and delivered an exercise and activity program
- Full time support and daily living during COVID lockdown period
- Development program to focus on life skills and develop socialisation especially post COVID
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Teachers Aide (Autism Focus)
ASPECT
2021.12 - 2022.06
- Current on casual list
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of 7-10 primary aged children.
- Classroom support in School for Specific Purposes
- Performed teacher support functions with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Primary School Tutor
Self Employed
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivating students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
High School English Tutor (HSC)
Self Employed
2018.01 - 2021.06
- Accountabilities: Plan, prepare and tutor a student in high school English.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Planning and support in good study practices
Mathematics Tutor
Self Employed
2018.07 - 2021.06
- Plan, prepare and tutor students in high school Mathematics.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
Primary Education Research Assistant
University of Wollongong
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Thematic analysis on primary qualitative research and secondary research search.
After School Carer - Vacation Care
Civic Disability Services
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Revesby YMCA and other Civic Facilities on at at-call basis
- Accountabilities: Provide personal care for severe and moderately disabled students as a personal and/or after school carer
- This included personal care and hygiene, afternoon tea service, play, planning activities and delivery of the after school and vacation care programs.
After School Carer
Self Employed
2013.01 - 2017.04
- 1 child from Kindergarten until Year 2 (2105-2017)
- Two children from Year 2 and 4 (2013 - 2014)
- Included collecting from school, supervising after school, allergy management, service of afternoon tea, providing a caring and fun environment and homework support
Education
Certificate IV - Project Management (currently Completing - 2023)
TAFE NSW
Online2024
Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean's Scholar) -
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
01.2024
Year 12 HSC -
SUTHERLAND SHIRE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
2017
Skills
- Personal Integrity – operate with the highest level of personal integrity
- Effective communicator – have experience in dealing with people and strong interpersonal skills allowing me to engage warmly and easily with others and make them feel comfortable quickly.
- Problem Solving Skills – have strong problem-solving skills and can proactively look for a solution to any problem.
- Leadership Skills – have strong leadership skills and I am willing to gently guide others as may be necessary.
- Collaboration and Teamwork Skills – have strong collaboration and teamwork skills and work well as a member of any team.
- Strong Work - Ethic with strong underlying drive and motivation – I possess a strong drive and positive work ethic working with a high level of self-motivation.
- Classroom and behaviour management skills - extensive experience with the management of primary aged student behaviour from teachers aide experience, tutoring, disability support work including the management of the behaviour of students with additional needs.
- Technology skills - Proficient user the technology requirements of a contemporary classroom and in the following technological programs including Microsoft Suite of products, basic project management package, spreadsheet, database and research search tools
Additional Information
- COMMUNITY ORGANISATION MEMBERSHIP/AWARDS: , Duke of Edinburgh Award – Silver Award - August 2016, Bronze Award - February 2015
- Operation Christmas Child – Community NGO with Samaritan Purse 2015 - Certificate of Participation in the OCC Student Representative Program and
- SPORTING PARTICIPATION , Menai Indoor Basketball 2005 – 2015, Sutherland Representative Basketball (Various ages and Divisions) including Most Valuable Player 2010, Runner Up Sydney District, 3rd in the State Cup Basketball 2014.
- Interests and Hobbies: Community issues, disability support, sewing, craft, embroidery, baking, reading, Children's Ministry and travelling
Church membership
Menai Anglican Church - member from birth - 2017 and leader from 2012 - 2017 (various voluntary positions)
Creche Team member - 2014 - April 2017 - including Co-ordinator of the Babies room from 2016-April 2017
Kidspace Team Leader - 2012 - 2017 - Leader on kindergarten
MAK Holiday Club Program Leader and assisted with program design - Holiday Club from 2012 - 2016
Girlspace Team Leader - 2014 -2016 - Active member of the Girlspace leadership team
Love Menai Team Member - Active member of the Love Menai team which worked locally in support of community and social justice issues
Soul Revival Church - member and leader from 2017 - current
Youth Co-ordinator and Youth Group Leader - Years 7-10, active member of the leadership team (currently on a leave of absence)
Bible Study Leader (years 11/12 Bible study)
Soul Revival Kids Program (2018-2022) including the Acting Kids Co-Ordinator (2021-2022) (currently on a leave of absence)
Internship Leadership Program (completed in 2021)
Internship Leadership Team (2022-2023)
Other qualifications
· First Aid Certificate – Education and Care First Aid (Valid until 13/02/2024)
· Anaphylaxis training qualification through ASCIA
· Basic Disability Support training – Civic Disability Services (2018)
· NDIS Worker Orientation Module (2020)
· Working with Children Check Number (Paid - Expiry 13/11/2027) – WWC1521806E
· Driver’s license – Full license
· National Police Check (20DD3D792F)
· Completed the full training requirements for Hire-up including Working with Purpose, Working Safely, Preventing Abuse and Neglect, Infection Control, Manual Handling, Health and Medication
· Soul Revival Church Berea Internship Program and associated training
Referees
Jenny Clarke
Library Administrator
Danebank Anglican School for Girls
Mother of my Client for disability support work (Hire-up)
Ph: 0407 260 041
Vanessa Stokes
Physiotherapist
Mother of Student tutored from 2018-2020
Ph: 0405 323 806
Fiona Symons
Aspect Teacher
Mother of Student tutored 2021
Ph: 0403 033 136
PERSONAL REFEREE:
Lorelei Brealey
Executive Director Reform Programs– Department of Education
Ph: 0423 288 344
Rev Tim Beilharz
Children’s Pastor Soul Revival Church and Youthworks Lecturer/Advisor
Ph: 0421 103 546
Timeline
Teachers Aide (Autism Focus)
ASPECT
2021.12 - 2022.06
Primary School Tutor
Self Employed
2021.09 - 2022.06
Mathematics Tutor
Self Employed
2018.07 - 2021.06
High School English Tutor (HSC)
Self Employed
2018.01 - 2021.06
Primary Education Research Assistant
University of Wollongong
2018.01 - 2019.01
After School Carer - Vacation Care
Civic Disability Services
2018.01 - 2019.01
Disability Support Carer
Hire Up Staffing Services
2017.12 - Current
After School Carer
Self Employed
2013.01 - 2017.04
Certificate IV - Project Management (currently Completing - 2023)
TAFE NSW
Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean's Scholar) -
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Year 12 HSC -
SUTHERLAND SHIRE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
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