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Katrina Hill

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I am a skilled Guidance Officer offering 20 years of experience counselling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behaviour in students to provide preventive counselling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counselling program. I am organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I a am looking for a new challenge working with a multi-disciplinary team. I have teaching experience in lower primary years and a commitment to providing a high level of support to schools utilising my extensive knowledge, skills and experience in the guidance field.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Guidance Officer

Education Queensland
02.2007 - Current
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counselling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Empowered students through counselling and skill-building exercises.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.

Education

Master Education - School Guidance And Counselling

QUT
Brisbane

Graduate Diploma Education - Primary

QUT
Brisbane

Bachelor Social Science (Psychology) - Psychology

QUT
Brisbane

Skills

  • Ethical Practice
  • Behavioural Intervention
  • Professional Networking
  • Referral Coordination
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Problem Solving
  • Learning Styles
  • Continuing Education
  • Disability Services
  • Resource Identification
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Goal Setting
  • Parent Consultation
  • Active Listening
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Individual Assessment
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Peer Mediation
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Career Planning
  • Counselling Expertise
  • Group Facilitation
  • Case Management
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Online Counselling
  • Student Advocacy
  • Data Analysis
  • Public Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Educational Policy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Academic Advising
  • Empathy Development
  • Decision-Making Support
  • Workshop Presentation
  • Stress Management
  • Career Advising
  • Student Support
  • Academic Support
  • Truancy Counselling
  • Records Maintenance
  • Progress Reporting
  • Individual Counselling
  • Peer Counselling
  • School Programs Development
  • Individual and Family Support
  • Crisis Intervention Strategies
  • Career Event Planning
  • Professional Referral Network
  • Relationship Development
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Post-Counselling Needs Review
  • Emotional Support
  • Student Ability Evaluation
  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Decision-Making
  • Student Records Management
  • Orientation Programs
  • Conflict Management Education
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Vocational Training
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Student Performance Evaluations
  • Cultural Competency

Referees

Mr John Vaughan

Senior Guidance Officer (current SGO, 2023)

Metro Noth Region

M: 0436 625387

E: john.vaughan@qed.qld.gov.au

Level 2 | Circa | 1231 Sandgate Road | Nundah QLD 4053

PO Box 3376 | Stafford DC 4053

Ms Lee McGlynn

Senior Guidance Officer (previous long term SGO, 10+ years)

Metro North Region

P: 07 3634 0522 | M: 0437 641 467

E: lee.mcglynn@qed.qld.gov.au

Level 2 | Circa | 1231 Sandgate Road | Nundah QLD 4053

PO Box 3376 | Stafford DC 4053

Mr Gavin Bryce

Principal (previous Principal QACI, 2016-2023)

Craigslea State High School

P: 07 3326 5222

E: gbryc2@eq.edu.au

Timeline

Guidance Officer

Education Queensland
02.2007 - Current

Master Education - School Guidance And Counselling

QUT

Graduate Diploma Education - Primary

QUT

Bachelor Social Science (Psychology) - Psychology

QUT
Katrina Hill