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Overview
Work History
Education
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Atar of 96.15
Certificates 2, 3 and 4 in Auslan
Deafblind Comm-guide Training at Able Australia
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Maggie Ballinger

Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

Passionate about creating accessible and inclusive environments for children, especially within the Deaf community. Experienced working with children of various ages and communication preferences, with strong interpersonal skills and a foundation in Auslan.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteering With Deaf Children

Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria (DSRV)
04.2024 - Current
  • Organised activities for primary and high school students during various events.
  • Volunteered at athletics day, inter-school sports day, school holiday programs, F. J Rose Day, and Expression Australia Festival.
  • Adapted methods of communication to meet the diverse preferences of Deaf, deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
  • Enhanced Auslan language skills by altering explanations to suit children's understanding.

Volunteering Within the Deaf Community

Deaf Victoria, Deafblind Victoria, Deaf Basketball Championships
01.2024 - Current
  • Increased awareness of accessibility advocacy within Deaf community during two-day work placement at Deaf Victoria.
  • Promoted Deaf Victoria's Deaf Awareness Training by contacting local mental health and wellbeing organizations.
  • Applied communication techniques from Able Australia's Comm-guide Training at Deafblind Victoria, including tactile Auslan and haptics.
  • Volunteered at Deaf Basketball Championship to enhance Auslan skills through interaction with native signers.

Casual Hospitality Worker

Palace Pentridge Cinemas
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed interpersonal skills through conversing with customers and working within a team.
  • Resolve complaints professionally while maintaining a friendly attitude towards customers.
  • Engage with a variety of different people
  • Developed problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment

Tutor to High School Students

Santa Maria College and Private Tutoring
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Curated weekly lesson plans for Years 8 and 9 English and Maths to target improvement areas.
  • Worked one-on-one or with a group of 2-3 students, providing individualised support based on their strengths and weaknesses to help them keep up in a class environment.
  • Adapted class content explanations to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Volunteering at Childcare Centre

The Grove Childcare
06.2019 - 04.2022
  • Supervised and cared for infants and preschool children at 'The Grove Childcare Centre' for three years.
  • Communicated effectively with carers and supervisors to ensure quality childcare.
  • Contributed to completion of Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards through volunteering.
  • Fostered positive interactions with children, promoting a safe and engaging environment.

Education

Diploma of Auslan -

Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC
06-2025

High School VCE -

Santa Maria College
Melbourne, VIC
11-2022

Skills

  • Individualised support
  • Communication techniques
  • Auslan proficiency
  • Child supervision
  • Team collaboration
  • Cultural awareness
  • Time management

Atar of 96.15

VCE subjects included English, Further Math, Biology, Psychology, Japanese and Studio Arts.

Certificates 2, 3 and 4 in Auslan

  • A two-year, full-time commitment to studying the Auslan Diploma has given me an immersive experience in learning the language

Deafblind Comm-guide Training at Able Australia

  • Built on the comm-guiding skills I had learned in Certificate 4 Auslan
  • Discussed ethical considerations of comm-guiding

Timeline

Volunteering With Deaf Children

Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria (DSRV)
04.2024 - Current

Volunteering Within the Deaf Community

Deaf Victoria, Deafblind Victoria, Deaf Basketball Championships
01.2024 - Current

Casual Hospitality Worker

Palace Pentridge Cinemas
08.2023 - Current

Tutor to High School Students

Santa Maria College and Private Tutoring
02.2023 - 12.2023

Volunteering at Childcare Centre

The Grove Childcare
06.2019 - 04.2022

Diploma of Auslan -

Melbourne Polytechnic

High School VCE -

Santa Maria College

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