I am an organized and dependable staff member that can effectively manage varying priorities with a positive attitude. I provide a positive attitude, develop meaningful relationships and work hard at creating a safe and supportive network. I show a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Year
Coolum State High School
01.2023 - Current
Implement and lead innovative strategies aimed at improving students - Love Bites and Ryder Program
Cultural Development: Work closely with students, parents, and staff to cultivate a positive year-level culture.
Performance Monitoring: Collaborate with the Head of Student Services to monitor individual student performance
Socially Just Practices: Lead the integration of socially just practices within daily school life, focusing on enhancing
School Pride and Culture: Promote school pride and a positive culture within the year level through well-planned
Year-Level Leadership: Take responsibility for leading year-level assemblies, setting and communicating
Uniform and Attendance Consistency: Support teachers during Home Group time by ensuring consistency
Visible Leadership: Serve as a highly visible leader during break times, engaging positively with students
Role Modelling: Demonstrate high standards and embody the values of ESCM and Coolum Code, acting as
Data-Driven Support: Work with the HOD Student Services to analyze data to support student well-being for approximately 200 students
Conflict Resolution: Assist with conflict resolution, particularly in student-student interactions, applying restorative
Junior Secondary Teacher – HPE, Science & Learning BASE
Tannum Sands State High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Teaching and learning:
Develop innovative and engaging learning opportunities where students expand their knowledge and participate in dynamic curriculum experiences
Engage with faculty staff in the Four Stages of Moderation (Before, During, After and After After) and made alterations to ensure equity and fairness in grades.
Implemented behaviour management strategies based around building strong, respectful relationships with students and having clear expectations in the classroom
Report on student learning; parent/teacher interviews, phone calls and emails.
Adhere to workplace health and safety protocols through accurate roll marking and risk assessment documentation
Embed ICT’s and promote student engagement through OneNote
Engage in GASSA; Regional Health and Physical Education collegial workshop to improve curriculum practices
Coordinate Year 8 & 9 Horizons Sport and collaborate with support staff to ensure student participation
Youth Support Coordinator
Tannum Sands State High School
04.2021 - 12.2021
Collaborate with Guidance Officers and Executive Team to develop strategies to support the education and wellbeing of students.
Identify students not adhering to the attendance policy, creating support plans and reporting any matters using OneSchool.
Support teachers and provide appropriate assistance in the classroom to help engage students with challenging behaviours.
Use a variety of effective communication skills for conflict resolution.
Develop and implement programs (RAGE, Rules in Relationships, & Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program) to help manage social skills/assertiveness/self-esteem issues.
Develop a program aimed at providing students mentorship to guide young men to make responsible choices.
Completed CARA risk assessments and facilitated excursions to encourage positive behaviour.
Collaborate with external stakeholders eg: Headspace
Work collaboratively with Year Level Co-ordinators to support all students.
Restorative Justice Convenor
Sunshine Coast Youth Justice Centre
01.2021 - 03.2021
Establish desired outcomes by effectively engaging with co-workers, community stakeholders and external agencies in providing a quality service for the community
Develop programs targeted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Prepare and co-ordinate restorative justice conferencing
Engage and maintain working relationships with staff, support staff and community members
Understand cultural background and culturally sensitive when working Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Utilise internal resources when making recommendations to improve issues affecting the community
Maintain meticulous records including case noting and evidence gathering
Assess safety and risk management of vulnerable clients
Liaise with supervisor for desired and achieved outcomes
Record all interactions with clear and accurate notes
Complete work to a high standard, complying with legislation, policy and procedure
Senior Constable of Policing
Queensland Police Service
07.2014 - 01.2021
Strengthen relationships with the community, build trust and respect by extending an open invitation to members of the community to sit down and have a coffee with their local police officers
Developed and delivered effective, innovative, and efficient services to prevent and disrupt crime in the area.
Foster collaborative partnerships with government agencies, non-government organisations and community groups to maximise opportunities to prevent crime and enhance community safety
Engaging with young people through positive policing at Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre, PCYC and Milton State Primary School.
Developed material that would educate the community on their responsibilities in identifying and reducing crime
Identified stakeholders needs by holding a meeting with all business owners within my operational area
Maintain meticulous records including case noting and evidence gathering
Make referrals to services
Devised an action plan to foster relationships and engage positively with young person
Education
Master of Teaching and Learning (MOLT) -
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
01.2022
Bachelor of Policing -
Charles Sturt University
Sydney, NSW
01.2021
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Repairing relationships
Restorative
Problem-Solving
References
Terry Proctor, Deputy Principal, Coolum State High School, 5471 5333
Robbie Koch, Head of Department Student Services - Line Manager, Coolum State High School, 5471 5333
Certification
Rules in Relationships
Rage
Timeline
Head of Year
Coolum State High School
01.2023 - Current
Junior Secondary Teacher – HPE, Science & Learning BASE
Tannum Sands State High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Youth Support Coordinator
Tannum Sands State High School
04.2021 - 12.2021
Restorative Justice Convenor
Sunshine Coast Youth Justice Centre
01.2021 - 03.2021
Senior Constable of Policing
Queensland Police Service
07.2014 - 01.2021
Master of Teaching and Learning (MOLT) -
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Policing -
Charles Sturt University
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