Simone Archibald

Core Roles: Adult helper for Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Administration, Event planning

2014-present

• Supporting leaders, children and young adults to meet their potential, both in a personal and community minded sense.
• Organise and facilitate events like ‘job week’ where scouts participate in both community service and fundraising. Responsible for handling, documenting and banking of funds raised.
• Mentoring children and young adults in a variety of situational life experiences, both in outdoor and indoor activities.
• Supporting members and families in camps and activities through hiking, camping, orienteering, cooking, cleaning and more whilst concentrating on emotional support.
• Certifying and documenting individual and troop achievements, organising for appropriate badges/rewards to be ready for following meeting. Updating databases to reflect achievements and assist on setting realistic goals for progression based on history and statistics.
• Instructing youth and carers in identifying goals and expectations, offering detailed 'made to measure' individual support strategies that encourage critical thinking and autonomy.
• Identifying areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes. Monitoring participation and evaluating feedback.
• Creating a fun, enriching, motivating and safe learning environment by planning age-appropriate, skill and competency based accommodating activities.

Core Roles: Facilitator, Curriculum Consultant, PR Assistant

• Conduct and support the Primary Ethics curriculum with students from Kindergarten through to year 6.
• Developing, implementing tailored lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
• Maintain the integrity of the program by liaising with PE and school staff to ensure quality practice within guidelines.
• Provide extra help in a support role for students with extra needs/disabilities.
• Obtaining and maintaining Working With Children Check, NSW Police Check, first aid certifications and implementing knowledge gained via university studies in Early Childhood and Primary Education.
• Collaboration with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study. Utiliising technology-based learning tools such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance classroom instruction.
• Building and strengthening positive relationships with students, parents and DOE teaching staff.
• Participating in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
• Encouraging critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students, in an inclusive, non-judgemental safe environment.
• Recruiting, training and mentoring current University of Wollongong teaching students to volunteer as Primary Ethics facilitators. Recording of volunteer rosters/hours for credit towards education degrees. Writing letters of recommendation.

Core Roles: Primary Carer, Assistant Carer for local pensioners, English tutor for foreign University of Wollongong students

• Sole carer for son diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s, ASD1), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as generalised anxiety. A very challenging yet exponentially rewarding learning and character building experience.
• Tutoring, respite relief and support to local families with neurodivergent members, both in-home, online and in school/scout settings. Assisting to identify and apply for resources and services, both local and online, including Aspect, Headspace, NDIS, etc. Assistance with negotiating Individualised Education Plans (IEP) with parents and school support staff. Supporting teachers aides during school events.
• Parent helper aide and office support at Bright Beginnings.
• Providing ongoing care for elderly neighbours in a variety of capacities, including but not limited to:

providing transport and assistance for doctors appointments and shopping tasks

assisting with domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning and basic household repairs and renovations

monitoring medication use and vital signs such as blood pressure, blood glucose, documenting results including variances and/or concerns

asssisting with and advocating for services and benefits such as Centrelink, Medicare, NDIS, Services NSW, Home Health Care, Patient Transport, Anglicare, Catholic Care, landlord, strata and contractor negotiations

assisting to provide palliative care for cancer and dementia stricken individuals, including assistance with medication, hygiene and positive mental health strategies

being emergency contact for those without family in the immediate area

assistance with online communications and other technologies

emotional support for both individuals and their families

• English tutor, advocate and academic assistant for foreign students of UOW. This includes both academic and social learning, from both general spoken and written English lessons and assistance in understanding assignments, as well as real world scenarios of how to shop, catch transport, etc. Proofreading, editing and advice on assignments.