KELLY WOODS
Horsham,Australia
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with a proven track record at Our Lady Help of Christians School, excelling in curriculum design and mental health support. Adept at fostering student engagement and implementing differentiated instruction, I have successfully enhanced classroom environments, driving continuous improvement and collaboration among staff and parents.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Relief Teacher
Various Independent, Catholic and Public Schools
Wimmera Region, VIC
02.2025 - Current
- Relieving teacher from Foundation to Year 12
- General classroom teacher
- Assisted with classroom management and provided support for students who needed extra attention.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for each student in the class.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
- Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to struggling students.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual student's abilities and needs.
- Integrated technology into instruction as appropriate for subject matter being taught.
Classroom Teacher/Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader
Our Lady Help of Christians School
Murtoa
01.2025 - Current
- Senior classroom (year 3-6) teacher and Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader under the Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) program
- General classroom teacher
- Wellbeing review, planning and implementation at school and Diocean levels
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Assessed student progress through regular tests, quizzes, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Organised extracurricular activities to promote student involvement and school spirit.
- Managed classroom behaviour by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Integrated relevant cultural elements into course content to promote understanding.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Practice Manager
Wise Psychology
11.2022 - Current
- General day-to-day operations of virtual psychology clinic (remote office)
- Client intake (including onboarding and offboarding)
- Client billing (private, Medicare, TAC, Workcover and NDIS)
- Client communication liaison, including directing inbound messages to practitioners
- Developing, implementing and documenting procedures in accordance with medico-legal, Medicare and other relevant legislative requirements
- Training administrative personnel
- Other administrative duties as required
Manager, Operations & Projects
Wellvana Sleep
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Startup business providing Sleep Management services in Horsham and across Western Victoria.
- Responsible for the implementation, growth and expansion of the startup business Wellvana Sleep
- Business and Data Analysis
- Project documentation and administration
- Preparation of financial estimates and regular financial processing including accounts payable and receivable
- Internal and external stakeholder management
- Preparation of other business documents such as media releases, policies and procedures, position descriptions etc
- Database management
- Staff Management and training
- Client management, including sleep testing, sleep equipment trials and follow up
- Startup business providing Sleep Management services in Horsham and across Western Victoria.
Team Leader - Client Supports and Services
Just Better Care Western and Southwest VIC
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Management of 8 admin and 80+ field workers
- Oversee service delivery to 250+ clients and 1200+ hours of client supports per week
- Business and Data Analysis
- Implemented Customer feedback JBCA model for strategic improvement
- Quality Improvement Project to date: Rostering workflow, defining Critical, Urgent, Non-urgent shift change requests and maximum communication timeframes
- Formal training request template for staff training requests to have formal monitor of external training and development
- Coaching log to identify additional training and coaching outside of monthly performance appraisals
- Content development for staff communication
Banking Advisor
NAB
05.2015 - 06.2022
- Banking Advisor and Assistant Branch Manager responsible for managing a lending portfolio of $80 million
- NAB Honour Quarterly Award Winner Q1 2021-22 bank year
- Consistent Top 20 Victorian Banker for Insurance quotes and conversions for five successive years
- Delivery of Insurance Success to peers at other branches
- Delivery of coaching on effective out-bound call program to Branch Managers and later other colleagues in the Northwest Region (delivery of coaching to over 40 colleagues)
- Mentor to new Banking Advisors, reviewing applications, file quality, skills assessment and creating learning pathways and feedback to their managers and credit coaches
- Identify skill gaps for new Banking Advisors and collaborating with other branch managers to develop their 90-day business plan in the home lending and unsecured lending space
- Consistently over 90% file quality for 2020-2021 bank year
- Claw back of 21 net refinances in home loans for 2021 (previous year -19 refinance units in 2020, finishing with +2 refinance units in 2021)
- On target for $23 million of home lending in a regional area for the 21-22 bank year where average loan size is $220,000
Business Partner
Woodsy's Total Property Solutions
07.2009 - 06.2021
- Business Partner/Chief Operating Officer
- Business development, financial management, human resource management, policy development, government tenders
- 360% Business Revenue growth from 2009 - 2021 with average of 25%-40% year on year growth
- Successful state and local government tender applications
- Development of respected and trustworthy brand who provided quality service
Customer Service Specialist
Fishers IGA
01.2013 - 02.2015
- A multi-department customer service specialist and shift manager
- Safe food practices and hygiene, merchandising displays, OH&S, safe work practices
- Shift manager in deli 3 days per week & liquor department 1 day per week
Sales Agent/Senior Property Manager
Northwest Real Estate
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Sales Agent and Senior Property Manager specialising in residential sales and rentals in the Wimmera Mallee
- Property appraisal, contract negotiation, marketing, compliance with Consumer Affairs regulations
- 100% success rate in taking cases to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
- Implementation of smoke detector and electrical safety inspections
- Training new sales, property management and administrative staff
- Established social media presence for the business
Administration Manager
Bondy's Contractors
11.2009 - 02.2010
- Administration manager who oversaw the day-to-day operations of the office including invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, reception, and vehicle inspections
- Inception vehicle maintenance check list
- Continuous improvement of job cards
- Customer service
- Accounts receivable and payable
Project Manager
Tristar Medical Group
06.2007 - 11.2009
- Project manager who oversaw the opening of medical centres across Victoria and New South Wales
- Managed 23 non-medical staff across 7 clinics in Victoria and New South Wales for day-to-day clinical operations
- Development of business policy and procedures, grant applications and monitoring tools
- Developed the blue-print for clinic construction standards across the national network
- Secured $400,000 of federal funding for 4 x GP After Hours Clinics
- Secured $60,000 Victorian State Government Funding to attract 30 medical and non-medical staff to regional and remote Victoria
- Implementation of a manual for successful opening of clinics with requirements of each stage from planning to completion and opening
- Implementation of reception training program to ensure that staff were job ready at the end of their two-week induction
- Implementation of staff newsletter for clinics and staff across the organization
- Development of policy and procedures implemented across the national network
Education
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health for Education
Latrobe University
Online04.2026
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Curtin University
Online11.2024
Master of Teaching - Primary
Monash University
Onlnei10.2017
Agent's Representative Certificate -
South West TAFE
10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English and History Dual Major
Latrobe University
Melbourne, VIC11.2006
Skills
- Business development and strategy
- Classroom management
- Curriculum design
- Mental health support
- Team collaboration
- Group instruction
- Lesson implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Parent-teacher relations
- Records management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Content management
- Policy analysis and formulation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Project planning and execution
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Mentoring and coaching
- Project management expertise
- MYOB proficiency
- Cross-platform operating systems knowledge
- People leadership
Certification
- VIT Registration (609697)
- Working With Children Check
- First Aid for Education and Care Settings
- CPR
- Victorian Drivers Licence
Affiliations
Country Women’s Association:
o Vice-President, Secretary and Social Issues Officer, Warracknabeal Evening Branch 2013 – 2017
o Group Secretary, Group Social Issues Officer, Central Wimmera Group 2015-2016
o Inaugural Branch President and founding Member of CWA Victoria Virtual Branch
o Vice-President CWA Vic Virtual Branch 2023-2024
o Treasurer CWA Vic Virtual Branch 2024-2025
o Group Secretary, Mitchell Group 2022-2023, Central Wimmera Group 2014-15
o Entrant in State Public Speaking Competition 2015
o Guest Speaker at 2022 State Conference
Horsham Hockey Club
Accomplishments
- Q1, 2021-22 NAB Honour Quarterly Award Winner for Outstanding Performance
- Prize-winner 2014 & 2025 Country Women's Association of Victoria State Literature Competition (Poetry section)
- Highly commended prize winner Country Women's Association of Victoria State Photography Competition (Panorama category) 2021
References
- Joe Phelan, Branch Manager, NAB Horsham, 0411 669 221
- Daniel Shea, Managing Director, Wise Psychology, 0425 715 259
- Christopher McCumstie, Principal, Our Lady Help of Christians, 0434 508 994
- Barbara Kemp, Teacher, Horsham College & Wimmera Lutheran College, 0407 877 675
Timeline
Casual Relief Teacher
Various Independent, Catholic and Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
Classroom Teacher/Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader
Our Lady Help of Christians School
01.2025 - Current
Practice Manager
Wise Psychology
11.2022 - Current
Manager, Operations & Projects
Wellvana Sleep
11.2022 - 03.2024
Team Leader - Client Supports and Services
Just Better Care Western and Southwest VIC
06.2022 - 10.2022
Banking Advisor
NAB
05.2015 - 06.2022
Customer Service Specialist
Fishers IGA
01.2013 - 02.2015
Sales Agent/Senior Property Manager
Northwest Real Estate
05.2010 - 10.2012
Administration Manager
Bondy's Contractors
11.2009 - 02.2010
Business Partner
Woodsy's Total Property Solutions
07.2009 - 06.2021
Project Manager
Tristar Medical Group
06.2007 - 11.2009
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health for Education
Latrobe University
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Curtin University
Master of Teaching - Primary
Monash University
Agent's Representative Certificate -
South West TAFE
Bachelor of Arts - English and History Dual Major
Latrobe University
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