Nicolette Hunziker
Beenleigh,QLD
Summary
With qualifications and experience in the counselling field, as well as over 18 years' experience as a teacher across all ages and demographics, I am highly skilled in advocating for and validating diverse personal, social, emotional, educational, and professional needs. I am an innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possess excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. My goal is to inspire, support, and empower individuals as they navigate their lives with resilience and autonomy. My diverse skillset from personal and professional experience makes me an asset as both a counsellor and educator.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Counsellor
Canterbury College
01.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed, addressing urgent mental health concerns and connecting students with appropriate resources for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support and designed tailored interventions to assist them.
- Managed caseloads effectively, maintaining accurate records of all student interactions and outcomes achieved through counseling services provided.
Lecturer, Course Coordinator Diploma in Education Studies
Griffith College
01.2023 - Current
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
Preventative Health Telephone Counsellor
Queensland Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed in-depth understanding of various therapeutic approaches, enabling tailoring of counselling techniques to each individual's unique needs and circumstances.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Connected clients with community resources when needed, facilitating access to additional support services such as support groups or therapy options.
Primary Teacher
Windaro State School
02.2014 - 12.2021
- Created data-driven, learner-centred, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement by coordinating with other teachers.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive home-school partnerships.
- Incorporated engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Counselling (Child, Youth and Family Therapy)
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD01.2022
Bachelor of Education - Primary - Special Education
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD01.2005
Skills
- Fostering positive relationships
- Evidence-based counselling skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Strengths-based Counselling
- Solution focused Counselling
- Brief intervention
- Assessment
- Information and advice
- Referral and consultancy
- School-based interventions
- Program development
- Resource development
- Activity planning
- Cognitive Engagement
- Social Connectedness
- Emotional Awareness
- Physical Wellness
- Goal Accomplishment
- Collaboration and consultation
- Scaffolding goals
- Intervention planning
- Self-reflection support
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Stakeholder liaison
- Risk management
- Student Protection Reports
- Monitoring student wellbeing
- Communication with external organisations
- Support program development
- Case management
- Record keeping
- Multicultural Competence
- Ethical Practice
Further Qualifications
- Australian Counselling Association Member, #23688
- Queensland Teacher Registration, Full (Queensland College of Teachers)
- Blue card QLD, (Working With Children)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, (The Wholistic Being)
- Mental Health First Aid Training, (USQ)
- Zones of Regulation: A Framework to Address Self-Regulation Workshop, (The Social Mind)
Accomplishments
Griffith College Commendation for Excellence in Teaching 2023
References
- Katrina Thomas, Care Central Manager, Canterbury College, 32990892, k.thomas@canterbury.qld.edu.au
- Mary-Anne Vale, Deputy Academic Director, Griffith College, +61 3735 5897, 0433385542, mary-anne.vale@griffithcollege.edu.au
- Michelle Leadbeater, Deputy Principal, Windaroo State School, 0417 620 678, mlead5@eq.edu.au
Timeline
Student Counsellor
Canterbury College
01.2024 - Current
Lecturer, Course Coordinator Diploma in Education Studies
Griffith College
01.2023 - Current
Preventative Health Telephone Counsellor
Queensland Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
Primary Teacher
Windaro State School
02.2014 - 12.2021
Graduate Diploma - Counselling (Child, Youth and Family Therapy)
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Education - Primary - Special Education
University of Southern Queensland
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