Liam Smith
Southport
Summary
Motivated and adaptable third-year Bachelor of Education student with hands-on experience as a teacher aide and a Game Development Officer with AFL Queensland. Proven success in professional placement settings, demonstrating strong classroom management, communication, and student engagement skills. Passionate about education and youth development, with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to take on opportunities both within and beyond the education sector. Committed to contributing positively wherever support is needed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Aide (Casual Relief)
Arundel State School, Benowa State School
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers with lesson delivery, classroom management, and student supervision.
- Supported individual and small group learning activities under the guidance of classroom teachers.
- Utilised a range of educational resources and technologies to support student engagement.
- Supported and engaged students with various learning and health conditions such as diabetes, ASD, ADHD and wheelchair-bound students.
- Displayed high levels of flexibility and adaptability to be available to schools at extremely short notice and be willing to help any and all students
Game Development Officer
AFL Queensland
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-quality AFL programs across schools and community groups to promote grassroots participation in the sport.
- Coordinated and facilitated AFL clinics, school competitions, and development initiatives targeting junior players.
- Built strong relationships with schools, local clubs, and stakeholders to enhance engagement and program reach.
School Officer/Teacher Aide
St Joseph’s College
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Assigned to the highest of needs students across years 2, 3 and 4; working 1 on 1 or amongst numerous high needs students daily.
- Demonstrate and implement high levels of behaviour management to allow these students and their classmates to achieve learning and safety.
- Collaborate and follow instructions from the classroom teacher and educational support staff to aid in delivering the best support and strategies for these students.
- Being flexible and adaptable as schools and these students can be unpredictable.
- Applying critical and creative thinking to produce solutions for student in times of need or crisis that suit their individual needs.
Coaching Assistant
Little Kickers
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate coaching plans for youth soccer programs.
- Organised and coordinated training sessions, ensuring maximum engagement and participation among children ages 1-8
- Enhanced engagement through creative drills and interactive activities.
- Appropriate communication processes between coaches, parents, and staff to ensure all needs are being met
Postal Delivery Officer
Australia Post
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Coordinated the delivery of goods to various customers, ensuring on-time delivery with minimal delays.
- Managed package and letter delivery routes and adjusted as needed to ensure on-time delivery.
- Manual letter and parcel sorting specifically across various routes
- High levels of individual time management and exceeding times that were to be met daily.
- Safe, secure, and effective delivery of highly sensitive packages and documents
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Glenorchy Football Club
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Developing and implementing personalised and group fitness and training plans. For example, indoor circuit workouts with up to 40 players or individual running sessions.
- Collaborating with players, coaches, and medical personnel to devise appropriate training methods.
- Larger group communication and organising, providing reserve and senior team warm-ups on game days from 2 hours prior to game up to the first bounce.
- Demonstrated an ability to develop strong relationships with long-term injured players through personalised activities and differentiation of activities to maintain engagement through recovery.
Customer Service & Grocery Team Member
Woolworths
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Heavy lifting and replenishment of stock through pallets and large crates in an efficient manner
- Engaging with customers in a friendly manner and always looking to help with any queries.
- Being a flexible and positive team member willing to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ensuring management of stock and replenishing when needed.
- Manual cleaning of back storage and aisles to maintain cleanliness and aesthetic of the store.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary & Health and Physical Education
Griffith University
Diploma of University Studies -
University of Tasmania
06.2023
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Effective relationship management
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson planning
- Fostering student involvement
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Proficient technology skills
- Proven ability to be flexible
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Observational Teaching Placement: Albuera Street Primary School, Hobart (February 2024 - March 2024)
- 2-week full-time observation of a range of primary school year levels and subject
- Daily meetings with the school principal to discuss my findings, questions and aid in my development.
- Observed and immersed myself in all year levels and all subjects.
Early-Stage Teaching Placement: Labrador State School, Queensland (April 2024 - May 2024)
- 3-week full time placement in a year 1 classroom
- Developed knowledge, strategies and experiences to operate and manage a classroom of 24 students.
- Taught 11 lessons total including math, science, art, physical education and a phonemic awareness mini lesson.
- Learned and developed behaviour management skills, created and implemented lesson plans in line with the class needs, school learning aims and Australian curriculum.
- Received and used regular feedback from my supervising teacher.
- Received an ‘above satisfactory’ grading
Middle-Stage Teaching Placement Ashmore State School, Queensland. (April 2025 - June 2025)
- 5-week full-time placement across all primary school years (Prep - Year 6).
- Delivered over 60 engaging and curriculum-aligned lessons across multiple year levels for health and physical education.
- Independently and collaboratively planned and prepared lesson materials and learning activities in alignment with school and student needs
- Effectively managed a range of environments, adapting to diverse student needs and behaviours.
- Actively sought feedback from mentor and implemented feedback to refine teaching practices.
- Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills through daily interaction with students and staff.
- Received an 'above satisfactory' grading, and my portfolio evidence was asked to be used as examples for future university students
Certification
- Diploma of University Studies
- Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
- Blue card
Timeline
School Officer/Teacher Aide
St Joseph’s College
05.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher Aide (Casual Relief)
Arundel State School, Benowa State School
04.2024 - Current
Game Development Officer
AFL Queensland
03.2024 - Current
Coaching Assistant
Little Kickers
02.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Glenorchy Football Club
10.2021 - 10.2022
Postal Delivery Officer
Australia Post
01.2019 - 03.2024
Customer Service & Grocery Team Member
Woolworths
08.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Education - Primary & Health and Physical Education
Griffith University
Diploma of University Studies -
University of Tasmania
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