Ria Crisp

• Serve as a 000 First Responder, providing advanced first aid and emergency care supporting Paramedics or in dual ACO shifts to ensure timely and effective medical response.
• Undertake accredited training including Certificate II in Medical Service First Response, with ongoing professional development and annual competency renewal.
• Demonstrate strong rapport building skills, empathetic, culturally sensitive, judgement free care and independent decision making in high pressure situations.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality pre-hospital care, maintain all equipment and vehicle preparation in accordance with standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in team environment, communicate information accurately.

• Designed and facilitated student workshops and presentations (including Latchford Barracks - medical trainees), Logic Centre (Barnawatha), remote learners (statewide and interstate) and our main campus (Wodonga); staff workshops and training materials to enhance professional development, mentoring new teaching staff and Academic Support Assistants to maintain academic integrity, improve pedagogy and methodology, promoted consistency of practice, improved outcomes for Neurodiverse, ESL and disengaged learners, tailored academic support strategies and provided expert instruction in reading/writing, communication, numeracy, digital literacy and time management.
• Collaborated with educators and stakeholders to provide further education on a variety of educational topics including promoted awareness of Neurodiversity and trauma-informed practices, mitigating potential issues, building strong rapport with staff/students/stakeholders, boosting student success rates with targeted interventions based on individual learning styles and needs with course delivery staff.
• Report and provide data spreads for official documentation, report internally on data collected and feedback given, analysing student progress data to refine approaches and improve engagement levels, report on innovative delivery strategies. Design and roll out new SOP to military staff (ASEME) and WIOT trainers having identified concern and responding to military (green staff) concerns, gathering feedback in development stages, streamlining practice and achieving success.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritise and organise time effectively to plan ahead, propose new methods of streamlining service, increased visibility of role and accessibility by establishing remote and after-hours options that catered to staff and student needs (as noted in the 2024 Annual Report).
• Demonstrated excellent in communication both verbal and written, working well collaboratively, organisational skills in both independent and team settings, adaptable and professional.
• Designed and delivered the WIOT component the Inspiring Pathways Project for Disengaged Youth in partnership with Junction Support; nominated for Support Staff Member of the Year 2023.

• Monitored inventory levels/stock ordering, vehicle restock and readiness, maintenance,
• Coordinated operational processes, logistics statewide with members, vehicle movement and multi agency operations.
• Been the public face of the organisation in media, and facilitated school/community training (locally and internationally), community programs to enhance knowledge, awareness and safety and what we do in EHS/EMS areas.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with volunteers to support organizational goals.
• Conducted hands-on skills assessments to ensure competency in emergency response techniques.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of first aid regulations and best practices through ongoing training undertaken including trainer PD.
• Managed classroom logistics effectively-setting up equipment properly before each session while adhering strictly to safety protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining a safe learning environment that is inclusive and meets diverse learner needs.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations, provided support, guidance advice and debrief to other Members, demonstrating excellent communication skills both verbal and written and trained others in effective communication during emergencies.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Demonstrated excellence in classroom management, fostering respectful, productive, and inclusive learning environments and high academic expectations in diverse educational settings.
• Expert in curriculum development and lesson planning, aligning content with standards while engaging students through innovative and differentiated instruction and providing deep understanding of content taught.
• Recognized for building strong rapport with students, using empathy, encouragement, humour, transparency, fair/firm and consistent strategies to motivate and inspire academic and personal growth.
• Skilled in leveraging digital tools and technologies to enhance teaching effectiveness, streamline classroom operations, and boost student engagement. Adept at adapting instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, promoting critical thinking, collaboration and independent learning.
• Passionate educator with a track record of driving student success through creative, student-centred approaches and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and dependable team member, known for flexibility, strong communication skills, cooperation in team teaching and sharing workload, and a proactive approach to professional development.
• Consistently met deadlines for reporting deadlines, attended Parent/Teacher conferences annually, engaged in Professional Development.

• Casual relief full time across a range of subjects with two consistent classes for the term.

• Facilitated individualized learning plans tailored to student needs and curriculum requirements.
• Developed instructional materials that enhanced student engagement and understanding of complex subjects.
• Engaged with boarding staff and provided additional pastoral care.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials, helpful study habits, exam strategies.
• Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.

• Senior 11/12 VCAL teacher in alternative education setting, predominantly trauma effected and disengaged students.
• Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student participation, with engaging lesson plans and high expectations of behaviour, attitude and effort.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning. Regular student assessment and documentation completed with reports and high quality assessment feedback.
• Fostered encouraging, safe and supportive learning environment, boosting student confidence and a wide range of skill development in both academic and practical subjects.
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• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

• School for students with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders - class maximum is 7, of which I had all boys.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs whilst providing a safe, responsive, supportive and emotionally literate environment.
• Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, frequent and spontaneous adaptability whilst still meeting learning outcomes, utilising a variety of reward systems.
• Worked closely with Aide to create seamlessly smooth lesson transitions, utilising high level and subtle communication techniques, coordinated observation/supervision schedules, acknowledgement of superior student knowledge by Aide and respect for experience.
• Maintaining safety strategies, following 'never alone' protocols, day issued radios, safe word strategies and duress buttons.
• Reporting completed, PD/meeting schedule undertaken, documentation as required.

• Casual relief position - 5 days a week across all 3 schools upholding all expectation and completing lessons left by absent staff, taking roll, writing incident report as necessary, yard duties, inventing lesson plans where work was not set that were relevant, engaging and useful.

• English/Humanities - Yr 10, 11 and 12
• Developed and delivered to a co-taught double class group.
• Mentored student teacher
• Collaborated and engaged in all aspects of school life.

• English/History/Religious Education in Years 7-12.
• Daily Home Room / House pastoral care.

• Year 7-12 English/Humanities (History/Geography), designed and implemented 9/10 History Course 'War, Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing' (a consistently popular and always maximum number entry every year it ran), Yr 12 History, 11/12 VCAL.
• Faculty Head of Humanities Dept and Year Level Coordinator, State Examiner with VCAA for Yr 12 History Revolutions (2009 to 2014) assessing China, Russia, America and France.
• Coordinated educational programs, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and student needs.
• Developed and implemented strategies to enhance student engagement and participation in school activities such as Aths Carnival/Swimming, Music Program (Choir Leader), organised school camps, sporting and academic excursions,
• Managed communication between faculty, students, and parents to foster collaborative relationships.
• Facilitated training workshops for staff, promoting professional development and best practices in education.
• Oversaw scheduling and logistics for events, optimizing resource allocation and planning efficiency.
• Completed reports, Parent/Teacher Interviews, budget planning and expenditure and all other elements.

Casual / block fill positions for Term 1 at CCW and Term 2 at Xavier

• Yr 7-10 English teacher (United Kingdom) fulfilling all curriculum requirements, collaborative learning and assessment with colleagues, Professional Development, lead excursions for sport/drama/church, close working relationships with faculty and aides.

• Years 7-11 English teacher.
• Difficult school environment in low socio-economic catchment area, significant trauma and behavioural issues whereby I learned everything I needed to know about classroom management in the first 6 months of my career.
• Designed and implemented engaging lesson content to maintain student focus and interest. Classes streamed and taught all range of advanced groups and low ability/special needs class.
• All elements of teacher life - reports, Parent/Teacher Int., parent communication, Professional Development, assessment moderation, LEA and OFSTED inspection participation and pass.