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Narelle Smithers

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

I am a motivated hardworking employee with great customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. I am devoted to giving every client a positive and supportive experience. I am also highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a very strong worth ethic and I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am a committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organised practices. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand. I am highly organised and effective at working within a team environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Education Queensland
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2001 - Current
  • Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
  • Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
  • Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.

Legal Secretary

Rod Butson Solicitors
Young
01.1994 - 12.1995
  • Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
  • Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
  • Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
  • Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
  • Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
  • Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
  • Received and disbursed incoming mail.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
  • Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
  • Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
  • Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.

Education

ButsonPost Graduate Degree in Special Education And Behaviour Management -

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2010

Masters of Education -

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2006

Bachelor of Education - Primary -

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
10.2000

Skills

  • Student Records Management
  • Data Management
  • Motivating Students
  • Parent Communication
  • Basic Clerical Knowledge
  • MS Office Proficient
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Parent Communications
  • Positive Role Model
  • Scheduling Proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Education Queensland
01.2001 - Current

Legal Secretary

Rod Butson Solicitors
01.1994 - 12.1995

ButsonPost Graduate Degree in Special Education And Behaviour Management -

Griffith University

Masters of Education -

Griffith University

Bachelor of Education - Primary -

Griffith University
Narelle Smithers