Sharon Williams
Summary
A professional with experience and preparedness for supporting educational environments. I have a strong focus on fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Skilled in classroom management, outdoor environmental education, student engagement, and curriculum support. I am known for my adaptability, reliability, problem solving skills and positive outcomes.
I'm an engaging teaching assistant bringing several years of experience in environmental education. A positive role model successful in quickly building rapport with students and peers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Assistant (Casual)
Edmund Rice Community Services
06.2022 - Current
- Assist with homework support for indigenous children.
- Create activities with a nature and science focussed theme (as part of STEM requirements).
- Assist elders with teaching about culture, language, bush tucker, art and dreamtime.
- Visit local kindergartens and deliver bike safety activities (Road Safe Program).
- Participate in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
Environmental Education Consultant
It's A Wildlife
01.2010 - Current
- Liaise with local community groups to build education activities to suit their needs, including indigenous groups.
- Produce and deliver environmental education programs within Australia.
- Develop comprehensive curriculum for environmental education programs, leading to increased student engagement and understanding.
- Build environmental programs for NGO's worldwide; these programs are translated in over 10 languages.
- Evaluated new technologies, specifically A.I. for potential integration into environmental education initiatives, staying at the forefront of industry trends.
Bequest Advisor
Bush Heritage Australia
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty, speaking with up to 15 donors a day.
- Utilised advanced CRM tools to track client interactions efficiently while maintaining detailed records of their individual goals, preferences, and concerns.
- Accompany donors to remote Australian reserves to showcase important environmental matters.
Project Coordinator
Little Fireface Project
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Built an entire environmental education program for remote village schools throughout Indonesia (children 4-18 years old).
- Coordinated university research programs.
- Applied for grants and sponsorship.
- Promoted Javan conservation via National Geographic and other nature magazines
- Enhanced communication between team members by organising regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimising risk exposure for the organisation.
Environmental Education Coordinator
Little Desert Nature Lodge
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Coordinated and booked in excess of 25 school excursion groups onsite per year; accommodation, meals and activities.
- Promoted inclusivity by designing accessible programs that catered to diverse audiences including students with special needs or language barriers.
- Created informative materials such as brochures, posters, and presentations to enhance public understanding of environmental issues.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
Deakin University
02.2024
Bachelor - Environmental Science, Conservation and Wildlife Biology
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC01.2016
Skills
- Excellent AI Application Knowledge
- Effective Communication
- Education Program Coordination
- Flexible Problem-Solving
- Strong Patience
- Insight into Diverse Learning Approaches
- Activity and Lesson Plan Development
- Multicultural Interaction Proficiency
- Valuing Diversity
- Innovative Thinking
Certification
- Working with Children Check
- HLTAID02 - Childcare First Aid
Current Volunteer Roles
- Communications Manager, Tree Kangaroo and Mammal Group
- Vice President, Koala Clancy Foundation
- Environmental Education Consultant and Activity Creator, Cikananga Wildlife Centre (Java, Indonesia)
Languages
Indonesian
Limited Working
Timeline
Education Assistant (Casual)
Edmund Rice Community Services
06.2022 - Current
Bequest Advisor
Bush Heritage Australia
02.2017 - 03.2019
Project Coordinator
Little Fireface Project
01.2012 - 03.2015
Environmental Education Consultant
It's A Wildlife
01.2010 - Current
Environmental Education Coordinator
Little Desert Nature Lodge
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education and Care
Deakin University
Bachelor - Environmental Science, Conservation and Wildlife Biology
Deakin University
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