Serena Monzo
Bathurst
Summary
Dynamic Wellbeing Officer at Denison College, adept at enhancing student emotional health through strategic planning and effective crisis intervention. Leveraged cultural awareness to foster a supportive environment, successfully implementing data-driven strategies that improved student engagement and well-being. Proven ability to build rapport and triage needs, ensuring targeted support for diverse student populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellbeing Officer
Department of Education- Denison College, Bathurst
01.2018 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Drama Teacher- Special Needs Adults
NADO- Disability and Aged Care
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Created drama games focusing on encouraging student's imagination.
- Building rapport and encouraging very shy students to participate knowing they are in a safe space
Combat Medic
Australian Army Reserve
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Educated military personnel on first aid techniques and preventative medicine practices to reduce injury rates within the unit.
- Increased soldier readiness through regular health screenings, vaccinations, and preventive medicine initiatives.
- Improved overall team efficiency by maintaining accurate records of supplies, equipment, and medical treatments administered.
- Established field medical stations to provide triage and stabilization services during large-scale operations.
- Regularly prescribed ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory medications for variety of conditions and complaints according to military medical protocols.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology - Social Sciences
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW04-2019
Skills
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Cultural awareness
- Triage of the students presenting in groups or individually at the same time
Timeline
Wellbeing Officer
Department of Education- Denison College, Bathurst
01.2018 - Current
Drama Teacher- Special Needs Adults
NADO- Disability and Aged Care
01.2015 - 01.2018
Combat Medic
Australian Army Reserve
01.2007 - 01.2012
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology - Social Sciences
Charles Sturt University
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