Melissa Sullivan

• Provided one-on-one, group, and whole class learning support to students with single or dual diagnosis’ including cognitive, intellectual, and physical impairments.
• Established trusting relationships with students through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of school hours.
• Responded to students requiring support with class behaviour, emotional regulation and de-escalation with empathy and respect.
• Assisted implementation of instructional programs like cooking and supported teachers with sporting activities and excursions.
• Supported teachers with preparation of learning recourses and behaviour management strategies.
• Recorded accurate anecdotal notes, student contacts, incident reports and referrals on OneSchool.

• Identified barriers to student engagement in learning and provided individualised support, case-management, and referrals for students at risk.
• Provided in–class support to complex case students, including students in out of home care.
• Facilitated social and emotional wellbeing programs such as 'the Radiance Program' to support students' development of resilience, assertiveness, and self - esteem.
• Provided guidance to students navigating social and emotional challenges including friendship breakdowns, peer pressure, mental health concerns, career paths, social media, and cyber safety.
• Led development of whole-school wellbeing events including Bullying No Way Day, Wear it Purple Day, R U OK? Day, and Queensland Mental Health Week program.
• Organised catering, entertainment, smoking ceremonies, public speakers, health and wellness activities.
• Developed and maintained relationships with community agencies including, Headspace, Act for Kids, KALWUN, Gold Coast Youth Hubs, Mission Australia, Ted Noff's Foundation, and Queensland Health.
• Created written content for whole-of-school and staff emails, newsletter articles, social media posts, permission forms, promotional flyers, PowerPoint presentations, and timetables.
• Liaised with students, teachers, parents, guidance officers, head of departments, deputy principals, deans, administrative officers, officers of welfare agencies and other government departments.
• Adhered to mandatory reporting and referral protocols on OneSchool.
• Developed successful grant proposals and won $1000 dollars to support Queensland Mental Health Week activities.

Awards:
Nominated by executive leadership team to attend northern collegiate principal's breakfast for recognition of positive contribution to school culture.