Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Placement Experience
References
Timeline
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Katya Spiller

Katya Spiller

Mount Martha,VIC

Summary

Enthusiastic, compassionate, and patient education student with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nanny / Private Home Tutor

Private Employer
02.2021 - Current
  • Keep the play area safe and free from hazards while monitoring children consistently throughout the day
  • Change diapers, dress children and assist them with their snacks, drinks and meals as needed
  • Engage in educational play with the children, including reading, crafts, drawing, colouring and singing
  • Focusing on using creative ways to encourage good behaviour such as picking up after themselves, participating in activities and treating each other kindly

Residential Communities Office Bearer

Monash Student Association
12.2022 - Current
  • Initiated and launched the Period Positivity Project at Monash Residential Services by liaising with directors, to achieve free period products being installed in communal bathrooms.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
  • Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
  • Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights and express views.
  • Distributed supportive services information to help individuals enhance ways of living and achieve self-sufficiency.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.

Waitress & Bartender

Sporties
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Taking customer orders and delivering food and beverages
  • Making menu recommendations, answering questions and sharing additional information with restaurant patrons
  • Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning
  • Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g
  • Parties)
  • Keeping the bar stocked and clean while always providing friendly and attentive service
  • Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age

Resident Advisor

Monash Residential Services
12.2021 - 12.2022

A member of the Roberts Hall Residential Support Team (RST). In my position, I was to assist my fellow Residential Advisors, under instruction from our College Head and Deputy College Head, in ensuring that our +200 residents in the hall of residence are cared for by:

  • Creating a safe and inclusive environment for students in line with the expectations of Monash Residential Services.
  • Providing support and pastoral care to residents through encouragement of inclusiveness and development of a sense of community.
  • Supporting other RAs in the Residential Support Team to ensure effective functioning of events and the residence as a whole.
  • Promoting and organising events that foster social engagement primarily focusing on the Events and Culture portfolio, including the annual ball.
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints, and convey information about policy changes.
  • Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
  • Strategised to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
  • Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations such as fire alarms and evacuations.

Pharmacy Assistant

Cobram Discount Pharmacy
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales
  • Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information
  • Greet customers and help them locate merchandise
  • Provide customers with information about the uses, effects, and interactions of drugs and out of stock items
  • Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-dated medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low
  • Package and label pharmaceutical products, under direction of pharmacist
  • Maintain and clean equipment, work areas, and shelves
  • Perform clerical tasks, such as filing, compiling and maintaining prescription records
  • Restock storage areas, replenishing items on shelves

Waitress Trainer

The High Street Kitchen
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Receive and process customer payments and set up or restock product displays
  • Serve food or beverages to patrons
  • Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining
  • Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff

Education

Bachelor of Education (Honours) - Primary

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
11.2025

Bachelor of Business - Management

Monash University
Caulfield, VIC
11.2025

Skills

  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Technologically Minded
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Fast Learner & Willing to Learn
  • Multitasking
  • Group Instruction
  • Lesson / Activity Planning
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Teacher Assistance and Educational Support

Accomplishments

  • Earned "Professional Practice Consultant Certificate of Achievement" for professional experience at Cobram Anglican Grammar School in 2022.
  • Facilitated the development of the Period Positivity Project within Monash Residential Services through passionate advocacy, and consistent communication with directors.
  • Budgeted for, organised, and managed numerous Free Food Drop events, giving out 1800+ free meals to student residents.

Certification

  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid (Incl CPR)
  • Certificate of Completion of the Sue Larkey Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Knowledge to Improve Student Learning, Participation and Outcomes Workshop
  • Mental Health First Aid Course
  • LivingWorks Start Course
  • (S2-S3) SIRCIND002 – Support The Supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines
  • New South Wales Responsible Service of Alcohol
  • Food Safety SITXFSA001 (Use Hygienic practices for food safety)
  • LGBTIQA+ Ally Training
  • BRIGHT - Bystander, Respect, Intimate Partner Violence and Gender in Higher Education Training
  • ABC of Espresso Course at William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
  • Introduction to Food and Services (Waitressing)Course at William Angliss Institute, Melbourne

Placement Experience

Cobram Anglican Grammar School, 2022 | Years 1/2

10 days


Brandon Park Primary School, 2022 | Years 3/4

10 days 


Clayton North Primary School, 2023 | Prep

10 days 


Clayton North Primary School, 2023 | Years 3/4

10 days


References

Divya Meehan

Current Employer

0448 816 327


Radikha 

Teacher at Placement School



Jeanette Livermore

Family Friend

0411 058 300 

Timeline

Residential Communities Office Bearer

Monash Student Association
12.2022 - Current

Resident Advisor

Monash Residential Services
12.2021 - 12.2022

Waitress & Bartender

Sporties
11.2021 - 01.2023

Nanny / Private Home Tutor

Private Employer
02.2021 - Current

Pharmacy Assistant

Cobram Discount Pharmacy
02.2018 - 02.2021

Waitress Trainer

The High Street Kitchen
11.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Education (Honours) - Primary

Monash University

Bachelor of Business - Management

Monash University
Katya Spiller