Kim Harvey
Buderim,QLD
Summary
Versatile and dedicated educator with over twenty years of experience. Holding specialist teaching qualifications. Having worked across both education and post school training sectors. Having successfully delivered learning and support to children and adults who had been formally identified as having additional needs or disability. Skilled in addressing student needs ensuring students will thrive and develop in an adaptable educational atmosphere. Looking for a role that draws on strengths. Hoping to move into an organization that has a strong focus on reputation and equally solid ethics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Language , Literacy and Numeracy Skills Tutor for Trade Apprentices
Tafe East Coast – Nambour Campus
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for providing language, Literacy , Numeracy and Digital skills tuition to students either individually or in small groups
- Identified students individual learning needs and created personalized Training and Support Plans
- Maintained and updated learners' files and records
- Sourced learning materials, textbooks, software and equipment to facilitate learning
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback and encouragement
- Liaising frequently with Trade teaching staff around student progress.
Operational Support Coach
Tafe East Coast – Mooloolaba Campus
01.2022 - Current
- Provided a range of supports to students with a disability in a vocational and educational training environment
- Fostered empowerment and independence of students with a disability undertaking studies through enhancement of their existing study skills and abilities
- Maintained administration policy and procedures relating to the student services and support business unit.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees
Disability Support Trainer
Compass Institute – Caloundra
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Accountable for designing and delivering educational programs and providing direct support to students of The Compass Institute Learning and Development Services.
Learning Support Teaching Assistant
Department of Education Queensland – Sunshine Coast
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for providing learning and behaviour support to primary and secondary students who had been identified as having additional needs or disability and required support within inclusive settings, delivering modified programs to small groups and providing specialist 1:1 support to students who had a higher level of need.
- Studied and implemented various strategies in each classroom to meet needs of each student
- Assisted with development and analysis of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP)
- Provided detailed feedback to teachers and parents regularly regarding individual student progress
- Carefully established expectations and professional relationships with students to enhance independence and knowledge
- Monitored progress of students and adjusted instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently
Pathways Trainer
Solutions for Learning ( RTO) – Nambour
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Accountable for delivering Training from the Certificate I in skills for Vocational Pathways ( FSK10213) and Certificate II in skills for Work and Vocational pathways(FSK20113) Students were school leavers, long term unemployed or learners who had additional needs or an identified disability.
Learning Support Teaching Assistant
Blackall Range Independent School – Kureelpa
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Responsible for supporting High School students in years (7- 12) who had a formal diagnosis of a disability such as ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Visual Impairment and Intellectual Impairment
- Assisted classroom teachers in planning and implementing the curriculum and assessments where applicable
- Supported classroom teachers in planning and implementing adapted learning programs
- Assisted teachers in creating and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to the successful implementation of the above programs and the formation and maintenance of a supportive overall environment
- Compiled and maintained verification notes on all children who received Government funding
- Accountable for providing specialist learning support to students in years (10 -12) who were undertaking Vocational Educational Training (VET) studies whilst at school.
- Complied with policies regarding mandatory reporting, confidentiality and data protection
Lead Vocational Teacher and Assessor for Certificate III in Education Support (CHC30213)
Inspire Education (RTO) – Brisbane
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Accountable for the professional delivery and assessment of (CHC30213)
- This course was via online delivery to distance students across Australia
- At all times ensuring compliance with the RTO's internal policies and strategic objectives and regulatory bodies such as ASQA.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings
- Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns
- Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
Education
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment (TAE40110) With (TAELLN41) -
Tafe – East Coast Queensland
Maroochydore, QLDAssessor Skill Set (TAESS00001) -
TAFE – East Coast Queensland
Enterprise Trainer Skill Set (TAESS00007) -
TAFE – East Coast Queensland
Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00003) -
TAFE – East Coast Queensland
Advanced Certificate in Autism and Severe Communication Disorders -
Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand (AQF Level 5)
Christchurch New ZealandAdvanced Certificate in Community Services (Disabilities) -
Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand (AQF level 5)
Certificate in Behaviour and Learning Support (AQF level 4) -
Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand
Skills
- Curriculum Adjustment plan (CAP)
- Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
- Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP)
- Student Centred Planning
- Records Management
- Universal Design for Learning
- Reasonable Adjustment
- Supporting Learners with Diverse Needs
- Team Teaching Approach
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Curriculum and Adapted Instructional Materials
- Multi – Sensory Lessons
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication Strategies
Professional Development
- Australian Department of Health Infection Control Training – COVID-19
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life support
- HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- TAFE Queensland Volunteer Tutors training course to support AMEP or SEE program Clients.
- TAFE Disability Awareness Online Training. VET Staff supporting students with Disability.
- TAFE Disability Awareness Online Training. VET Educators supporting students Disability.
Timeline
Language , Literacy and Numeracy Skills Tutor for Trade Apprentices
Tafe East Coast – Nambour Campus
01.2023 - Current
Operational Support Coach
Tafe East Coast – Mooloolaba Campus
01.2022 - Current
Disability Support Trainer
Compass Institute – Caloundra
01.2021 - 01.2022
Learning Support Teaching Assistant
Department of Education Queensland – Sunshine Coast
01.2019 - 01.2021
Pathways Trainer
Solutions for Learning ( RTO) – Nambour
01.2017 - 01.2018
Learning Support Teaching Assistant
Blackall Range Independent School – Kureelpa
01.2017 - 01.2017
Lead Vocational Teacher and Assessor for Certificate III in Education Support (CHC30213)
Inspire Education (RTO) – Brisbane
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment (TAE40110) With (TAELLN41) -
Tafe – East Coast Queensland
Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00001) -
TAFE – East Coast Queensland
Enterprise Trainer Skill Set (TAESS00007) -
TAFE – East Coast Queensland
Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00003) -
TAFE – East Coast Queensland
Advanced Certificate in Autism and Severe Communication Disorders -
Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand (AQF Level 5)
Advanced Certificate in Community Services (Disabilities) -
Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand (AQF level 5)
Certificate in Behaviour and Learning Support (AQF level 4) -
Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand
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