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Louissa McPherson

Candelo ,New South Wales

Summary

As an educational professional, I have prepared and delivered impactful lessons and support to students within classroom environments and individually. I have extensive experience in supporting vulnerable families and individuals and facilitating personal growth. I have a broad range of skills and proven track record in team collaboration and adapting to educational environments, ensuring improved outcomes for students.

Work History

Family Support Worker and Early Intervention Support Worker

Playability Inc
05 2022 - 10 2025
  • Planned, promoted and managed playgroups on assisting children in attaining school readiness.
  • Individual support, care planning and reporting.
  • Referral and support

Secondary Teacher

Bega High School
12 2013 - Current


  • Fostered positive and engaging classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
  • Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Various employers
12 1992 - 06 2005
  • Promoted a safe therapeutic environment that fostered trust between clients and counselors by setting clear boundaries and expectations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop holistic treatment plans addressing the unique needs of each client.
  • Assisted families in understanding addiction-related issues, fostering supportive environments during the recovery process.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.

Education

Bachelor Of Education (Secondary) - Major In Psychology And Home Economics

Deakin University
05.1993

Graduate Diploma Of Addiction Studies -

Deakin University
05.1995

Graduate Diploma In Primary Education (conversion) -

University of Wollongong
09.2011

Skills

  • Motivated to help others
  • Active listener
  • Curriculum Development
  • Time management

Timeline

Family Support Worker and Early Intervention Support Worker

Playability Inc
05 2022 - 10 2025

Secondary Teacher

Bega High School
12 2013 - Current

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Various employers
12 1992 - 06 2005

Bachelor Of Education (Secondary) - Major In Psychology And Home Economics

Deakin University

Graduate Diploma Of Addiction Studies -

Deakin University

Graduate Diploma In Primary Education (conversion) -

University of Wollongong
Louissa McPherson