Leanne Bishop
Community Services- Chaplain
Portland,NSW
Summary
I am a pragmatic Chaplain skilled in helping many individuals simultaneously in fast-paced environments while remaining calm and composed. I consider myself a smart yet caring individual dedicated to working with the emotional needs of others, offering empathy, patience and commitment to keeping information confidential. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to work with others who are in need emotionally and physically.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Chaplain/ Wellbeing Support Officer
Generate Ministries
Baulkham Hills, NSW
04.2019 - Current
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to support life skills, social skills and positive relationship skills.
- Supported students with anxiety.
- Supported students and parents/carers with school refusal.
- Supported staff/ teachers in personal and professional situations
- Communicated openly with parents/ carers regarding history and support for their children.
- Referred parents/ carers and students to support services within the community.
- Supported students through grief and loss due to death, separation and divorce.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and a high level of emotional support.
- Provided guidance, emotional support and direct care to families, students and staff.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined the appropriate type of involvement to meet client needs.
- Maintained first aid and child protection qualifications annually as required.
- Maintained records and files.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked collaboratively with School executive and Wellbeing team to achieve the best possible student outcomes.
- Reported to School Executive team weekly.
- Planned and implemented weekly timetable.
- Completed quarterly plans and reports to Generate Ministries.
Early Childhood Educator
Aurora Early Learning Centre
Blacktown, NSW
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Cared for children from 2-6years of age.
- Cared for children with intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Cared for children living with foster carers.
- Cared for children with early childhood trauma.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Ordered and restocked classroom supplies.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Coordinated schedules of activities, events and field trips.
- Reported child protection concerns to Director and DCJ.
Early Childhood Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
Toongabbie, NSW
12.2011 - 11.2015
- Cared for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age.
- Changed nappies and assisted with toilet training.
- Administered medication as required.
- Developed trusting relationships with children and families
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
- Nurtured supportive learning environment, often used as a model for other classrooms.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet the personal needs of each child.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Social Science -
AlphaCrucis University College
Parramatta, NSW12.2025
Cert IV in Chaplaincy And Pastoral Care -
National Training Solutions
Sydney12.2018
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -
Wave Learning
Sydney, NSW03.2018
Skills
- Crisis Response
- Grief Support
- Compassionate Care
- Social Perceptiveness
- Professional Development
- Professional Relationships
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Social Behaviours
- Needs Awareness
- Emotionally Supportive
- Microsoft Word
Certification
Emerging Minds Online Learning:
- The Impact of Trauma on a Child - May 2020
- Understanding Child Mental Health- May 2020
- Engaging with Children- Aug 2020
- Building Blocks for Children's Social and Emotional Wellbeing- Feb 2021
- Child Aware Practice- October 2021
SU Australia:
- Trauma Informed Practice- Aug 2022
- Preventing the Next Generation of DV Perpetrators- July 2022.
Good Grief:
- Seasons for Growth Companion Training- 2021
References
Craig Warner
Principal
Jasper Road Public School, Baulkham Hills NSW
Ph: 9639-6801
David Bell
Manager
Generate Ministries
Ph: 0414751949
Sana Hechme
School Psychologist
Jasper Rd Public School, Baulkham Hills NSW
Ph: 9639-6801 (Mon, Thur, Fri)
M: 0413809099
Dalal Lim
Owner
Aurora Early Learning Centre, Blacktown NSW
M: 0416767254
Kate Davis
Room Leader
Goodstart Early Learning, Toongabbie NSW
M: 0423401370
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people."
Roy T. Bennett
Timeline
School Chaplain/ Wellbeing Support Officer
Generate Ministries
04.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Aurora Early Learning Centre
11.2015 - 10.2018
Early Childhood Educator
Goodstart Early Learning
12.2011 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Applied Social Science -
AlphaCrucis University College
Cert IV in Chaplaincy And Pastoral Care -
National Training Solutions
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care -
Wave Learning
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