Kirstyn Willis
Burpengary,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Teacher Aide with 2 years of hands-on experience in classroom support and student engagement. Possesses an additional year of experience as an Outside School Hours Educator, along with volunteer work as an ARTIE tutor. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education part-time and halfway towards completion. Demonstrates a strong passion for student well-being and inclusion, emphasizing a strength-based approach to education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Education SUPPORT OFFICER
ARETHUSA COLLEGE THE BAY
06.2022 - Current
- Have worked at The Bay Campus since the first semester in 2022
- Have spent two years working in school setting with disengaged students who have trauma from mainstream schooling and difficult family lives
- Have worked with a range of students from different year levels and different levels of competencies
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Problem-solving and decision making skills.
Permanent Part-time EDUCATOR
JINIBARA OUTSIDE school hours care
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Had a three-month probation as a casual educator before being offered a full-time permanent position
- Created strong bonds with the children and became one of the most trusted educators with the children and their families
- Often collaborated with parents to ensure the best wellbeing for the student
- Worked with a different range of children including autistic students who other staff considered challenging.
Casual Educator
YMCA Outside school hours care
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Created activities in correspondence to themes of the week including NAIDOC using the approved learning framework
- Constantly recognized for care for the child and prompt timing and reaction
- Experience working collaboratively within a team.
- Managed approximately 50 students per day as part of a team
Casual Volunteer
ARTIE Tutoring program
08.2020 - 10.2020
- When was enrolled with ACU was required to do 35 hours of community engagement which was completed with the ARTIE Academy at Deception Bay North State School.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Special Education
Griffith University
Online/Mt Gravatt 07.2027
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Narangba Valley State School
Narangba, QLD11.2019
Skills
- Current blue card
- Innate ability to build strong, positive relationships with students
- Deep understanding of diverse learning needs
- Experience in providing tailored support and fostering inclusivity
- Experience with outdoor education
- Currently working on canoe accreditation
- Equiped with skills to make meaningful contributions to the classroom environment and support the holistic development of all students
- Technology skills- Excel in particular
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Teaching support experience with children
- Proficient English skills
References
- Joanna Bennett, Current line manager, 0493594861, Joanna.Bennett@arethusa.qld.edu.au
- Bee Black, Friend and colleague, 0448026899, Bee.Black@arethusa.qld.edu.au
Timeline
Full-time Education SUPPORT OFFICER
ARETHUSA COLLEGE THE BAY
06.2022 - Current
Permanent Part-time EDUCATOR
JINIBARA OUTSIDE school hours care
07.2021 - 06.2022
Casual Educator
YMCA Outside school hours care
05.2021 - 07.2021
Casual Volunteer
ARTIE Tutoring program
08.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Education - Special Education
Griffith University
Queensland Certificate of Education -
Narangba Valley State School
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