Mia Dimos
Albert Park,VIC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong interpersonal skills eager to secure an entry-level speech pathologist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. I am seeking to align my passions with a meaningful mission.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Placement- Speech Pathology Student
Royal Melbourne Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Entry level placement. 30 days.
- Sub-acute adult caseload.
- Providing in-patient and in-patient at home (RMH@home) care.
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Assisted in client screenings, assessments and therapy concerning speech, language, voice and swallowing.
Placement- Speech Pathology Student
South Melbourne Park Primary School
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Towards entry level placement. 28 days.
- Mainstream primary school caseload.
- Assisted in client screenings, assessments and therapy sessions concerning speech and language.
- Classroom observations and data collection.
- Prepared materials and equipment for use in sessions, schoolrooms and home to meet therapy objectives.
- Attended meetings with school staff and external speech pathologists
- Provided education to education support staff
Placement- Student Speech Pathologist
La Trobe Voice Clinic
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Intermediate level placement for 10 days.
- Gender-affirming voice caseload.
- Assisted in running an education session to clients on waitlist.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Placement- Student Speech Pathologist
La Trobe Communication Clinic
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Novice level placement. 8 days.
- Learned vital skills for working in a private setting with a paediatric caseload.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent rapport building and reflection skills
Front of House Team Member
Ned's Bake
02.2022 - Current
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to preserve aesthetics and support cleanliness and quality standards.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
- Reset tables between guests by restocking low items and wiping down surfaces.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
Babysitting/Nannying
Multiple Families
01.2013 - Current
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Dental Assistant
Dimos Dental and Facial Aesthetics
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Front of House
Fat Albert Neighbourhood Cafe
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
- Developed customer service skills and rapport building
- Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect.
- Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment.
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
- Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
Team Member
Freaky Tiki Café
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Summer job where I worked on the till, served and cleared tables, prepared food and cleaned dishes
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
Education
B.Ap.Sc And Masters in Speech Pathology -
La Trobe University
12.2023
VCE -
St Michaels Grammar School
St Kilda, VIC11.2018
Skills
- Rapport and relationship building skills
- Reflective practice skills
- Neuro-affirming background
- Experience in gender-affirming care
- Eager for lifelong learning
- Enjoy working in a team
- Early Intervention Understanding
Affiliations
Once graduated will join Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
Interests
- Love working in a social environment.
- Enjoy working with children.
- Love to travel.
- Enjoy being active and outdoors- learning to surf
- Danced at an elite level for 6 years.
Timeline
Placement- Speech Pathology Student
Royal Melbourne Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
Placement- Speech Pathology Student
South Melbourne Park Primary School
04.2023 - 06.2023
Placement- Student Speech Pathologist
La Trobe Voice Clinic
01.2023 - 02.2023
Placement- Student Speech Pathologist
La Trobe Communication Clinic
09.2022 - 11.2022
Front of House Team Member
Ned's Bake
02.2022 - Current
Front of House
Fat Albert Neighbourhood Cafe
11.2019 - 02.2022
Team Member
Freaky Tiki Café
12.2017 - 02.2019
Dental Assistant
Dimos Dental and Facial Aesthetics
12.2017 - 02.2018
Babysitting/Nannying
Multiple Families
01.2013 - Current
B.Ap.Sc And Masters in Speech Pathology -
La Trobe University
VCE -
St Michaels Grammar School