RUBY DOGGETT
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
A highly dedicated and adaptable educator and counsellor with extensive experience working with students from Prep to Year 12 in both urban and rural Indigenous communities. Skilled in supporting trauma-affected students and improving outcomes through trauma-informed practices and individualised support. As a leader, successfully guided the Year Nine cohort for three years, employing a collaborative and personalised approach to enhance student engagement and achievement. Passionate about re-engaging disengaged students through innovative strategies, including home visits and building strong community relationships that result in elevated academic performance and deeper community involvement. Experienced as a School Improvement Coach, empowering students with academic and life skills. Most recently, as a qualified Guidance Counsellor, provided grief counselling and conducted student assessments at Heatly State School, while also managing complex student cases at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic College, collaborating with external agencies to ensure holistic support for student well-being. Committed to fostering positive change, advocating for student development, and promoting community cohesion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 4 Teacher
Aspley East State School
01.2024 - Current
- Provide a supportive and enriching learning environment for students with a background in domestic violence-related trauma.
- In collaboration with the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES), guidance counsellor, deputy principal, and support staff, actively contribute to the creation of an inclusive and well-equipped learning environment.
- Through collaboration and a holistic approach, I foster an atmosphere that promotes not only academic growth but also emotional well-being, creating a space where every student can thrive.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
School Improvement Coach
Thuringowa State High School
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Initiated in 2021 as a School Improvement Coach at Thuringowa State High School, leading the Year Nine faculty through targeted pastoral care initiatives aimed at enhancing student outcomes.
- Facilitated mentorship and collaboration among teaching staff to create a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering students to develop the skills necessary for their transition into senior schooling.
- Led initiatives to improve student attendance, engagement, and academic performance, ensuring consistent progress across key educational metrics.
- Worked in close partnership with the Guidance Officer, Deputy Principal, and the Student Support Services Team (SSST) to provide holistic support for students, including community engagement efforts, home visits, and tailored support meetings focused on individual success.
District Relief Teacher (DRT)
Goondiwindi State School
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Travelled to sparsely populated and rural towns surrounding Goondiwindi to teach the foundations years up to Year Nine, mainly situated at Goondiwindi SS.
Customer Solutions Specialist
Services Australia
01.2020 - 05.2021
- As a Customer Solutions Specialist, placed in an emergency outsource center for the Australian Government during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide essential services and support to the public.
Receptionist
The Gap Health & Racquet Club
01.2017 - 01.2020
- As a receptionist at The Gap Health & Racquet Club, developed fundamental customer service and clerical skills while assisting club members with training, tennis, and OSHC services.
Education
Masters in Guidance and Counselling -
James Cook University
01.2023
Bachelor of Primary Education -
Australian Catholic University
01.2021
Teach Queensland Career Fair Brisbane -
Represented Thuringowa SHS and North QLD region
09.2022
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Enrolment -
Blueprint Townsville
01.2022
Restorative practices training -
Townsville
01.2021
Certificate III Animal Studies -
TAFE QLD
01.2013
Skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Critical Thinking
- Student Engagement
- Behaviour Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centred Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Performance Assessments
- Community involvement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Determined and driven to uphold elevated standards in psychological practice
- Possesses the creativity and adaptability essential for working with young children and teenagers,
- Demonstrates a handful of theories, models, and research pertaining to behaviour change, developing ability with engaging with external agencies and support systems
Professional Development
- Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander EAL/D Students professional development 2022
- Teach Queensland Career Fair Brisbane Represented Thuringowa SHS and North QLD region September 2022
- Restorative practices training - Townsville 2021
- Beginning teachers’ program 2021
- Productive partnerships Writing OneSchool behaviour and contact records 2022
- Goondiwindi - April - June 2021
- Beyond the Range
I was granted this scholarship to undertake my final 7-week professional placement in a rural town (Goondiwindi). This scholarship enriched my understanding of socially diverse environments and allowed me to further develop my pedagogical skills to cater to a wide range of learning abilities and needs
References
- Gerard Donovan gdono4@eq.edu.au (Current Deputy)
- Siobhan Dunstall, St Margaret Marys College, Guidance Counsellor - TSV, 0412196121, sdunstall@tsv.catholic.edu.au (Guidance Counsellor supervisor)
Timeline
Year 4 Teacher
Aspley East State School
01.2024 - Current
School Improvement Coach
Thuringowa State High School
09.2021 - 12.2023
District Relief Teacher (DRT)
Goondiwindi State School
05.2021 - 09.2021
Customer Solutions Specialist
Services Australia
01.2020 - 05.2021
Receptionist
The Gap Health & Racquet Club
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Primary Education -
Australian Catholic University
Teach Queensland Career Fair Brisbane -
Represented Thuringowa SHS and North QLD region
Restorative practices training -
Townsville
Certificate III Animal Studies -
TAFE QLD
Masters in Guidance and Counselling -
James Cook University
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Enrolment -
Blueprint Townsville
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