Kim Armstrong

Many skills listed in previous role transferred to current role.

• Lead, mentor and provide professional development to Wellbeing team. Implemented new recording and data collection format related to client interactions.
• Collect data and write IESP (funding applications) for students requiring additional support. This is an ongoing role as thorough data collection is imperative for successful applications.
• Teach Health as per Australian Curriculum, Foundation - Year 10, with differentiated instruction tailored to personalised learning goals
• Identify training needs for staff members. Developed and conducted a training on differentiating learning tasks and working with young people with a disability or additional needs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing policies and frameworks, both departmental and externally researched best practice and methodologies. Wrote new Behaviour Support Policy, passed by Governing Council and implemented by organisation.
• Developed strong professional relationships with both external agencies and Department for Education specialists. Relationships with organisations such as headspace, Centacare and SHINE SA have provided students with both face-to-face and telehealth appointments and onsite workshops.
• Restorative practices. Worked with both staff and students to provide positive conflict resolution.
• Trauma Informed Practice. Upskilled staff on Trauma Informed Practice, also use these skills to work with students within the school environment.
• Worked collaboratively with students to hold a Whole School (K-12) Colour Run. This activity provided an inclusive event for both the school community and surrounding areas.

• Managed, supported and provided professional development to the Wellbeing team. This included staff develop initiatives to increase productivity and morale.
• Developed proactive programs to assist disengaged students to reengage in their learning. Established a partnership with 'Lincoln Park Horse and Human Rehabilitation Centre' to works with students with disabilities and engagement issues.
• Cultivated strong working relationships with parents/carers/external agencies to assist in providing young people holistic wellbeing opportunities, including referrals and appointments.
• Educator in both mainstream and Disability Unit. Encouraged and supported the development of critical thinking and life skills. This included running a life skills program for students with different learning needs.
• Develop differentiated programs, aligned with Australian Curriculum V.8&9, General Capabilities and ABLES.
• Conducted professional development for whole school staff around teaching students with a disability.
• Integrated 21st Century and visible learning into the classroom.
• Developed individual behaviour support and safety and risk management plans.
• Developed IESP applications and individualised student One Plans.

• Implemented community outreach and engagement projects to support vulnerable young people.
• Police Drug Diversion Initiative Assessor. Role included targeted drug counselling with the aim to assist young people avoid a criminal conviction, promote and guide positive choice making and develop a healthier lifestyle.
• One-to-one counselling for young people with alcohol and other drug addictions. This included developing health support plans and liasing with allied health professionals and general practitioners.
• Working on collaborative projects with DASSA, including needle exchange programs, outreach services and developing and supporting youth groups.
• Working with young people in detention and remand centres.
• Conducted professional targeted alcohol and other drugs trainings at local businesses.
• Conducted alcohol assessment at indigenous community events.
• Collaboratively counselled with social workers, general practitioners, psychologists, and allied health professionals.
• Wrote successful funding applications, including an application for a community life skills program.
• Conducted training and development sessions at local high schools.
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy training

• Conducted whole school and class drug education programs.
• Conducted staff and parent professional development.
• Collaboratively developed new education programs.
• Liased with private businesses and government agencies to secure funding and promotion.
• Worked at sporting events to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles.