Education
Meredith Smith
Moana,SA
Summary
Perceptive Employment Consultant and Educator passionate about helping clients reach personal and professional goals. Highly skilled at networking to build vital relationships with leading area employers. Strategic when placing clients in rewarding jobs based on skills, interests and abilities. Successful at coaching clients on resume writing, interviewing, time management and teamwork.
Organised and dependable employee successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
2
2
Employment Consultant
5
5
Group Fitness/Personal Training
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Employment Consultant
Multiple Solutions
07.2021 - Current
- Interviewed participants and other supports to determine interests, desires, barriers and skills.
- Communicated and exchanged information with assigned case manager and other team members involved with assigned participants.
- Monitored participant's progress and provided encouragement and motivation to succeed.
- Participated in community programs and events to communicate and promote development of job opportunities for participants.
- Called on potential employers to explain benefits of employing participants and possible training opportunities.
- Advised clients on job searching, interviewing and resume writing techniques to increase employment chances.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Assisted clients with completing job applications and submitting resumes to improve interview chances.
- Conducted employer and community organisation outreach to promote employment services.
Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor
BodySmith Gym
09.2019 - Current
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
- Led Spin, Weights Training, Boxing and Strength for Life classes.
Teacher
Cardijn College
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Teacher
All Saints Catholic Primary School
01.2001 - 12.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counselled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Teacher
Sacred Heart College
01.1990 - 12.2000
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Liaised with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander departments at local level to monitor funding and resource development for Aboriginal students.
Conversational English Teacher and Tutor
Suita Friendship Association
03.1997 - 04.1998
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Promoted organisation at Open Days, community events and in schools
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Rapport-Building
- Case Management
- Case Notes
- Job Search Coaching
- Employment Matching
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Service Delivery
- Records Documentation
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Tracking Client Progress
Education
Certificate IV - Personal Training
Institute of Personal Trainers
Brisbane, QLD11.2020
Master of Education - Language And Literacy
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA10.2007
Bachelor of Education - Teaching
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA11.1993
Diploma of Teaching - Upper Primary/Lower Secondary Teaching
Sturt College of Advanced Education
Bedford Park, SA10.1989
Certificate III - Child Care
Noarlunga TAFE
Noarlunga Centre, SA11.1986
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA10.1985
Timeline
Disability Employment Consultant
Multiple Solutions
07.2021 - Current
Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor
BodySmith Gym
09.2019 - Current
Teacher
Cardijn College
01.2018 - 03.2021
Teacher
All Saints Catholic Primary School
01.2001 - 12.2017
Conversational English Teacher and Tutor
Suita Friendship Association
03.1997 - 04.1998
Teacher
Sacred Heart College
01.1990 - 12.2000
Certificate IV - Personal Training
Institute of Personal Trainers
Master of Education - Language And Literacy
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Education - Teaching
University of South Australia
Diploma of Teaching - Upper Primary/Lower Secondary Teaching
Sturt College of Advanced Education
Certificate III - Child Care
Noarlunga TAFE
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
Flinders University
References
Available on request
Additional Information
- Current SA Teacher Registration
- Police Clearance
- WWCC
- CPR/First Aid certificate
- Driver's license and car
Referees
Debra Moullae
Fmr Site Manager
Training Support Officer
Multiple Solutions
Mob: 0437 874 084
Christine Dunlop
Regional Manager Southern Region
Multiple Solutions
Mob: 0419 279 112
Katerina Kouros
Site Manager Noarlunga and McLaren vale
Multiple Solutions
Mob: 0414 423 750
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