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Kelly-Maree Kors

Geelong

Summary

Dynamic Education Support Officer at Mackillop Education, adept at fostering inclusivity and enhancing student engagement. Skilled in special education support and parent-teacher collaboration, I successfully implemented differentiated instruction and proactive behaviour strategies, significantly improving student outcomes and emotional wellbeing. Passionate about empowering students to thrive academically and socially.

Knowledgeable with solid background in educational support. Provided effective assistance to both students and staff, contributing to enhanced learning experiences and smooth operational processes. Demonstrated expertise in classroom management and administrative tasks.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Support Officer

Mackillop Family Services
01.2023 - Current
  • Empowered students by fostering a growth mindset approach to learning, instilling confidence in their ability to overcome academic challenges and reach their full potential.
  • Promoted a culture of inclusivity by advocating for individual student needs and addressing diverse learning styles in lesson planning and support strategies.
  • Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
  • Contributed to IEP development and implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students.
  • Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
  • Reduced behaviour issues by implementing proactive intervention strategies such as check-in/check-out systems and individualized behaviour plans.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Wellbeing Leader

Hamlyn Banks PS
06.2016 - 12.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Encouraged peers to express feelings and discuss lives to develop insight into selves or relationships and develop coping skills.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Helped individuals explore sensitive topics, triggering events and emotional burdens negatively impacting mental health, wellbeing and day to day traumas.
  • Collaborated with families, allied health services to maintain on going and up to date support.
  • Lead group sessions targeted on specific issues to give individuals extra support and opportunity to voice their feelings.
  • Advocate for clients to obtain new services and coordinated the necessary referrals.

Education

No Degree - Integration Aide Diploma

Deakin College Waterfront
Geelong
03-2013

High School Diploma -

Ballarat Secondary Collgege
Wendouree, VIC
12-1999

Skills

  • Special education support
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Student support group meeting
  • LSI- Live space interviews
  • Case notes
  • Mandatory reporting
  • Current working with children's
  • Current first aide trained
  • Group facilitator
  • incident response
  • Holding students in lockdown's
  • supervision
  • Working with a diverse rang of the complex students

Certification

Peaceful kids facilitator trained.

Team-teach certificate in reduction of risk, restraint and restriction

Certificate in -protecting children, mandatory reporting, berry street education model 2019-2020, SAFEMinds in practice training, counselling skills for accidental counsellor and sounds write.

Thearaplay trained facilitator.

Zone of regulations facilitator.

Trauma informed care training.

Improving school attendance training.

The smart spelling course.

Pre-pubescent children with sexual behaviour problems an overview.

MARAM- information sharing training.

Asthma first aid for schools.

ASCIA Anaphylaxis training.

DoFoodSafety.

Chemical safety in schools.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Appreciation.

Child safe standards.

Required training for all vic employees.

Cultrual awareness.

Work health and safety.

Anti-bullying and anti harassment.

Manual handling.

NDIS - code of conduct









Timeline

Education Support Officer

Mackillop Family Services
01.2023 - Current

Wellbeing Leader

Hamlyn Banks PS
06.2016 - 12.2022

No Degree - Integration Aide Diploma

Deakin College Waterfront

High School Diploma -

Ballarat Secondary Collgege

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