Charlotte (Kiki) Skinner
Ivanhoe,VIC
Summary
I am a motivated new social worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalised communities. I am passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. I work towards being an advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need, whilst working alongside them and amplifying their voices. I believe in a person-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches and critical social work practices that works to empower individuals through their choices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Placement Student
WIRE
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked in a team environment in the phone room and walk-in clinic responding to calls/visits from women and gender diverse people. Responses were guided by the WIRE model ensuring we provided adequate support, resources and information relevant to the individual and their unique situation.
- Input information into digital database to meet requirements for monitoring statistics set by funding bodies.
- Created and implemented internal and external policies to comply with the Victims of Crime Charter, as well as ensuring staff had the information and training to comply with the standards.
- Participated in educational and information seminars related to presenting issues in the phone room and walk-in clinic.
- Updated the referral database as necessary, ensuring all information was still up to date.
Field Placement Student
Borderlands Co-operative
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked within a non-direct practice setting at Borderlands Co-operative which has a focus on community development and advocacy.
- Participated in community building events
- As a group, Identified what would be meaningful research and produced a research question.
- Conducted a research project in the western suburbs to gain insights into the existing knowledge base and identify any areas of misunderstanding or gaps in awareness regarding climate change.
- Organised, and led interviews with different members of the community in the west
- Transcribed interviews
- Collated information collected from interview transcripts to add to information gathered by others in the group.
Gap Student
St Mary's Anglican Girls School
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked as a teaching assistant in a primary school for half of the duration, supporting teachers with daily tasks, engaging with students, and participating in various lessons.
- Worked as a boarding mother during the second term, providing support to students residing on campus with daily living tasks, ensuring attendance for school, facilitating bedtime routines, assisting with meals, social activities, and homework.
- Provided dedicated assistance to a student with special needs every Wednesday, contributing to her positive experience and engagement at school.
English Tutor
Various
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided English tutoring to children aged 3-12 years old at Genius Garden English Learning Center.
- Engaged with two families as a 'big sister,' integrating practical life activities with learning the English language .
- Developed and implemented personalized learning materials and activities to enhance English language skills.
Part-time playgroup teacher
Bumblebee Education Centre
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Facilitated Playgroup Classes: Organized and led engaging playgroup sessions multiple times a week for children ranging from 12 months to 5 years old, with assistance from a teaching aid.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Utilized diverse materials provided by the centre, including art supplies, baby music, movement activities, and phonics resources, to create enriching and developmentally appropriate experiences for the children.
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Jockey Club Sarah Roe School
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Teaching Assistant: Supported a primary school classroom at JCSRS, a school catering to students with disabilities aged 5-19 years old.
- Provided assistance to the teacher and students according to the daily schedule, aiding in various classroom tasks.
- Participated in field trips preparation and attendance, contributed to classroom material organization, including printing and sorting, and created resources using computer software.
- Volunteered for a second placement at JCSRS to gain experience with teenagers, assisting teachers, fellow teaching assistants, and students with their tasks, and providing support during meal and break times.
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
The Nesbitt Centre
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Engaged with The Nesbitt Centre: Contributed to the supportive environment of an English-speaking centre catering to adults with disabilities, focusing on fostering independent living skills post-secondary school and providing social opportunities.
- Collaborated with individuals aged 18-52, offering assistance to both students and fellow teachers in daily tasks and activities.
- Facilitated visits to the centre's café, where students engaged in vocational skills increasing independence and participated in enriching field trips.
- Supported students in classes emphasizing both work and life skills, with opportunities for further qualifications to enhance their educational journey and personal development.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Victoria University, Footscray Campus
03.2024
BTEC Level 3 Diploma of Business -
King George V School, Hong Kong
01.2017
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma of Performing Arts -
King George V School, Hong Kong
01.2017
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Reflection
- Report writing
- Research
- Groundwork
- Broad comprehensive computer skills
- Client Advocacy
- Empathy building
- Community Referrals
- Compassionate
- Client Confidentiality
- Cultural Competency
- Self-awareness
Previous Placement
Student Placement, Borderlands Co-operative, Melbourne, 2022 MAY, OCTOBER 2022, During my first placement for my social work degree, I got the opportunity to work within a non-direct practice setting at Borderlands Co-operative which has a focus on community development and advocacy. My role on my placement focused on conducting a research project on climate change in the western suburbs of Melbourne with other students also on placement and support from our supervisor. Through my placement I was able to learn about ecological social work and the importance of social workers supporting climate issues. As well, I was able to broaden my research skills of developing a research statement, semi-structured interviews, and collating results.
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Jockey Club Sarah Roe School, Hong Kong, 2016 JANUARY, JUNE, Teaching assistant in a primary school classroom. JCSRS is a school for students with disabilities ranging from 5-19 years old. I worked with one class and would assist however I was needed day-to-day depending on the schedule. My tasks were to help around in the classroom assisting the teacher, and students with their work. I participated in prep for and going on field trips as a group, helped to prepare class materials by printing and sorting things, as well as making resources on the computer.
- Volunteer, Jockey Club Sarah Roe School, Hong Kong, 2016 SEPTEMBER, DECEMBER, I pursued another volunteer placement at JCSRS to gain experience in working with kids in their teen years. Similarly, to my first placement I assisted the teacher, other teaching assistant, and students with their work, as well as helping on class field trips. I also supported students through meals and break times.
- Intern, The Nesbitt Centre, Hong Kong, 2015 SEPTEMBER, DECEMBER, The Nesbitt Center is an English-speaking center for adults with disabilities. The Nesbitt Centre worked with individuals to assist them with independent living skills after finishing secondary school, as well as giving social opportunities for the students. I worked with individuals ranging from 18-52 at the Nesbitt Centre. My role was to assist the students as well as the other teachers with the tasks that were to be done that day. I got to visit the café they had set up for students to work at, as well as assist on field trips. Classes for the students involved work and life skills and the students had the opportunity to receive further qualifications.
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Timeline
Field Placement Student
WIRE
08.2023 - 11.2023
Field Placement Student
Borderlands Co-operative
05.2022 - 10.2022
Gap Student
St Mary's Anglican Girls School
08.2017 - 12.2017
Part-time playgroup teacher
Bumblebee Education Centre
01.2016 - 06.2016
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Jockey Club Sarah Roe School
01.2016 - 12.2016
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
The Nesbitt Centre
09.2015 - 12.2015
English Tutor
Various
01.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Social Work -
Victoria University, Footscray Campus
BTEC Level 3 Diploma of Business -
King George V School, Hong Kong
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma of Performing Arts -
King George V School, Hong Kong
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