Stuart Crawford
TERRANORA
Summary
Since May 2022 I have been employed as Teacher's Aide at St Joseph's College Banora Point. During that time, working with student with median to high learning needs from Yrs 7-12. This role offers individual support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support.
Prior to that I was working at Tweed River High School, Tweed Heads in the Distance Education/Behaviour Learning Support Unit.
The role was assisting the school and teachers with;
-students transitioning back into school having been absent for
lengthy periods
-student enrolling from other school,
-students with high levels of anxiety and emotional needs,
-Students returning from suspension
-students using the room for approved 'time out'
- assisting students with resume preparation and job opportunities
-student within the School Of Distance Eduction - Southern Cross Campus, Ballina.
I am qualified to comment on New South Wales Development Applications having successfully completed the NSW Police Safer by Design Course (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) In this, I have reported on a number of NSW Development applications from small car wash facilities to large residential housing estates.
From February 1986 to May 2016. I was employed by the New South Wales Police Force and retired at Tweed Heads Police Station as a Sergeant of Police having work at a variety or locations across the state from Kings Cross to Collarenebri and at a single unit station at Nundle and then transferring to Tweed Heads.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom & Learning Support - Teacher's Aide
Catholic Schools Office Lismore
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of groups of Yr 11 and Y12 students in a Work Readiness Program, transitioning from school to gaining employment.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalised and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Self Employed - Photographer
Self-employeed
04.2017 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Real Estate
- Wedding
- Landscape
School Learning Support Officer
NSW Department Of Education
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Working with high school aged children from Yrs 7-12 in Distance Education /Behavior Learning Support Unit BLSU.
- I feel that I have developed a professional relationship with all the students in a way that is reflective of the desired classroom management system put in place by the teachers in charge.
- I have assisted students to complete resumes, fill in forms and use appropriate apps that allow them to effectively manage their timetables and school commitments.
- The rules within the classroom are well-defined and as a team our message is clear and consistent, which helps the students to engage with each other and complete work successfully.
Crime Coordinator
NSW Police Force
05.2000 - 05.2016
- For 30 years I was employed by NSW Police Department working at various locations across the state of NSW.
- Since arriving at Tweed Heads in 2000, my role was that of Crime Prevention Officer – that role required me to attend community meeting liasing with Council and staff from Queensland Police and be the contact of Tweed/Byron Police. I attended high schools, primary schools and pre-schools when they required a police visit, explaining in easy to understand terms, the role of police.
- Promoted in 2007 to Sergeant Crime Coordinator, In this role I was the team leader supervising 10 police and civilian staff. Each morning I ran a briefing meeting which covered events of the previous 24hrs and planned strategies to be implemented to address local crime issues.
Education
No Degree - Cert III- Investigative Services
College For Law, Education And Training
10.2016
Cert III -Security And Risk Management
College For Law, Education And Training
04.2016
No Degree - Crime Prevention Through Enviromental Design
NSW Police Department
Goulburn NSW04.2015
No Degree - Scenes of Crime Investigation
Canberra Institute of Tech
Goulburn, NSW2011
Skills
- Learning support
- Learning disability awareness
- Supporting Documentation
- Emotional support
- Learning development
- Teacher Support
- Special Needs Support
- Student Engagement
- Collaboration with teachers
- Special Education Support
Additional Information
Community Involvement - Tweed Heads
- Patrolling member of Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Club
- Age Manager Rainbow Bay Nippers
- President of Tweed Heads PCYC 2 years
- President for 2 years and committee member for 5 years of Twin Towns Triathlon Club
- Coach of girls netball team- Tweed Netball Association
- Coach of girls Touch football team- South Tweed Touch Association
NSW Drivers License
current to July 2026 Class MR & R
Working With Children - Employee
Number: WWC1363214E Expiry: 22 May 2024
Timeline
Classroom & Learning Support - Teacher's Aide
Catholic Schools Office Lismore
03.2022 - Current
School Learning Support Officer
NSW Department Of Education
07.2019 - 01.2022
Self Employed - Photographer
Self-employeed
04.2017 - Current
Crime Coordinator
NSW Police Force
05.2000 - 05.2016
No Degree - Cert III- Investigative Services
College For Law, Education And Training
Cert III -Security And Risk Management
College For Law, Education And Training
No Degree - Crime Prevention Through Enviromental Design
NSW Police Department
No Degree - Scenes of Crime Investigation
Canberra Institute of Tech
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