Paige Parnell
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience working with First Nations children, bringing a deep understanding of cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, and community engagement. Known for building strong, trust-based relationships and fostering inclusive, supportive environments. Highly adaptable with strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills developed through years of front-line service. Now seeking to apply these valuable, transferable skills in a new, meaningful career direction where I can continue making a positive impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Education Counsellor
Education Queensland
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered culturally responsive educational counselling and support services across multiple schools to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
- Developed and implemented in-school and extracurricular programs to improve student engagement and educational outcomes.
- Built strong relationships with families and communities to foster educational participation.
- Collaborated with external support services to enhance student wellbeing and access to resources.
- Promoted awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture within school communities through information sharing and cultural education.
- Provided guidance to school leadership on cultural protocols and best practices for inclusive education.
- Ensured effective use of state and federal funding to support Indigenous education programs.
- Supported the development of inclusive partnerships across the school community to promote student success.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Creative Arts Program Officer
Inala Wangarra
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Lead and support delivery of day to day development, coordination and management of Creative Arts and Community Development programs.
- Engage and develop best practice model of community engagement and collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Ensure the ongoing development of best practice that equips and empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to implement special projects, increasing program and organizational capacities.
- Develop programs that are needed in community.
- Managed social media and communication via all forms of social media platforms.
- Create and liaise with communication plans for staff.
- Liaise with funding bodies to create and run community based programs.
- Produce local community events.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with community members fostering trust and communication to meet needs.
- Developed and implemented programs to support mental health and well-being.
- Planned, promoted and managed workshops for both Jarjums and Elders in the community.
Indigenous Student Support
Regents Park State School
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted individual students in classroom setting
- Organised events for whole school, eg Naidoc week including entertainment and whole school activities.
- project creation for students to take part in eg bush tucker garden and tailored cultural activities.
- attendance support, keeping tracking of absences and making phone calls to follow up.
- creating work to support students culture
Teacher Aid
Regents Park State School
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported student learning objectives through personalised and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Used behaviour modelling and specialised teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Monitored students on school excursions, handling roll call and group movement to keep students safe in public settings.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behaviour and resolve conflicts.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Delivered personalised educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviours, interventions and outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Childcare Assistant
Harmony Early Learning Journey
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviours and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Applied positive behaviour management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Offered parents daily reports outlining activities, behaviour and accomplishments.
- Enforced rules and managed behaviour through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
Hairstylist
Jon Le Court
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
- Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and colour services.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Collaborated with fellow stylists to create a positive work environment and share best practices.
- Conducted thorough consultations with each client before beginning any service, ensuring clear communication regarding desired outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marsden State High School
Waterford West, QLDSkills
- CPR and first aid
- Mental Health First Aid
- Open manual license
- Culture development
- Event coordination
- Public speaking
- Punctual
- Professional
Timeline
Community Education Counsellor
Education Queensland
09.2022 - Current
Creative Arts Program Officer
Inala Wangarra
06.2020 - 09.2022
Indigenous Student Support
Regents Park State School
06.2018 - 06.2020
Teacher Aid
Regents Park State School
06.2018 - 06.2020
Childcare Assistant
Harmony Early Learning Journey
01.2017 - 01.2019
Hairstylist
Jon Le Court
01.2009 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Marsden State High School
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