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Mary-Jane Crutchley

South Hedland,WA

Summary

With a robust background in educational and support roles, notably at Hedland Senior High School, I excel in crisis intervention and fostering interpersonal relationships. My achievements include pioneering student wellbeing programs and enhancing family stability, showcasing my ability to blend motivational interviewing with teamwork for impactful outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Support Worker

Hedland Women's Refuge
12.2024 - Current
  • Responded to situations of Family Domestic Violence and ensured the philosophy of "Safe For Now" was applied.
  • Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
  • Strengthened families' resilience through crisis intervention, counselling, and referral services.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
  • Policy development for the Hedland Women's Refuge.

Program Coordinator - Student Services

Hedland Senior High School
01.2024 - Current
  • Led a comprehensive, progressive and innovative Student Support team.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organisations, collaborating to improve community relationships and perspectives of the school.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Led training sessions for staff, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment regarding culturally responsive and trauma informed practice.
  • Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Developed and recommended policies and procedures for improving student wellbeing, behaviour and engagement.

General Foster Carer

Department of Communities - CPFS
06.2014 - 01.2025


  • Assisted children in care with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Developed recreational activities tailored to individual interests, enhancing overall quality of life for cchildren in care.
  • Provided emotional support to children and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
  • Enhanced quality of life for children in care through personalised care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Student Support Leader

Hedland Senior High School
03.2023 - 12.2023

· Year 10 Student Support Leader

· Complete Functional Behaviour Assessments

· Individual SAER case management and support of identified students across the tiers of intervention.

· Year 11 and 12 pathway and subject selections

· Support early phase teachers to refine their classroom management skills and a PBS environment.

· Self-regulate and manage escalated situations with clarity and co-regulation

· Complete Gatekeeper risk assessments as required.

· Responsible for leading the roll out of the Zones of Regulation program within Hedland SHS.

Senior Teacher

School of Alternative Learning Settings
01.2021 - 03.2023

· Leading the development and implementation of the Broome ‘Mabu Liyan’ Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Project Learning Framework and On-Country Two Way Science Learning experiences.

· Implement SEN planning and reporting goals while developing effective practices to support this.

· Initiating and maintaining key relationships with key services, agencies, and institutions such as Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service (KAMS), the University of WA (UWA) and Nyamba Buru Yawuru.

· Actively case manage students attending SALS

· Organise and lead weekly teacher meetings

Teacher

Broome Primary School
01.2013 - 12.2020
  • Plan, teach and assess students under the SCSA syllabus in years 5 and 6 while providing differentiated programs for a diverse range of students.
  • Plan, teach and assess according to explicit instruction requirements in a whole school approach.
  • Plan, coordinate, carry out and manage the cost centre and risk management the annual Year 6 camp and excursions.
  • Transition Year 6 students to secondary school, Clontarf and Broome Girls Academies.
  • Be You "Mabu Liyan" Team Leader
  • Positive Behaviour Support Leadership Team member
  • Initiated the Broome Primary School Attendance Bus in partnership with PCYC
  • Relief Deputy Principal when required by the school administration team.
  • SSTUWA Branch Representative 2014 – 2018.

Teacher

Boulder Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2012

Teacher

Derby District High School
04.2011 - 12.2011

Education

Bachelor of Education - Education

Dunedin College of Education
Dunedin NZ
11-2007

Skills

  • Behavioural support
  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-awareness
  • Child abuse and neglect dynamics
  • Client advocacy and case management
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Crisis intervention
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Child development
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Department of Education WA – (e4055112)
  • TRBWA – (33080892)
  • Working with Children Check – (854671 exp. 04/2026)
  • New Zealand Teachers Council Full Registration – (303106)
  • St John's First Aid Certificate (Refresher completed 2024)
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Train the Trainer
  • Senior Teacher Status
  • Rhythm2Recovery Drumbeat Facilitator
  • Stronger Smarter Institute Specialist Program Faciliatator
  • 4WD Skillset
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid

Timeline

Family Support Worker

Hedland Women's Refuge
12.2024 - Current

Program Coordinator - Student Services

Hedland Senior High School
01.2024 - Current

Student Support Leader

Hedland Senior High School
03.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Teacher

School of Alternative Learning Settings
01.2021 - 03.2023

General Foster Carer

Department of Communities - CPFS
06.2014 - 01.2025

Teacher

Broome Primary School
01.2013 - 12.2020

Teacher

Boulder Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2012

Teacher

Derby District High School
04.2011 - 12.2011
  • Department of Education WA – (e4055112)
  • TRBWA – (33080892)
  • Working with Children Check – (854671 exp. 04/2026)
  • New Zealand Teachers Council Full Registration – (303106)
  • St John's First Aid Certificate (Refresher completed 2024)
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Train the Trainer
  • Senior Teacher Status
  • Rhythm2Recovery Drumbeat Facilitator
  • Stronger Smarter Institute Specialist Program Faciliatator
  • 4WD Skillset
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid

Bachelor of Education - Education

Dunedin College of Education
Mary-Jane Crutchley