Katharine Gibbs
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and provide professional mental health support for students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counsellor
Brisbane South State Secondary College
02.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance for both students and staff.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with students.
Counsellor
UQ With You
02.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Efficiently and respectfully provided telehealth counselling services.
Bartender
Bron Yr Aur Brewing Company
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Teacher
East Valley High School
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Advised and counselled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social, and emotional issues.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12.2023
M.Phil - Early Modern History
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA, USA05.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Social Perceptiveness
- Relationship Building
- Verbal Communication
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Microsoft Word
- Recordkeeping
Certification
- Standard Triple P and Fear-Less Triple P Certification, Triple P Parenting Solutions - 2023
- Blue Card Certified - 2023
- Licensed Driver
Languages
Latin
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Professional References
Nat Tickle, Guidance Officer at BSSSC - ntick3@eq.edu.au - 3013 5777
Monique Cairney - m.cairney@uq.net.au - 0408 568 973
Timeline
Counsellor
Brisbane South State Secondary College
02.2023 - Current
Counsellor
UQ With You
02.2023 - Current
Bartender
Bron Yr Aur Brewing Company
03.2020 - 02.2021
Teacher
East Valley High School
03.2017 - 02.2021
Master of Arts - Counselling
University of Queensland
M.Phil - Early Modern History
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor of Arts - Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies
Gonzaga University
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