Timothy Zabell
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Motivated Employee with knowledge and experience in the educational and career development sector. Ambitious candidate seeking to excel in gaining suitable educational/career pathways for persons of all abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sessional Trainer
Gen U
03.2023 - Current
- Teach Certificate IV in Disabilities, Community services and Work Education Cert II. I teach these course online and in classroom environments.
- Assessed student's capabilities by marking their works and presenting them with feedback.
- Followed up with students on finalising assessments. This was done by organising students preferred day.
- Assessed student based on their learning styles- followed up on any LLN requirements and adjusted students support meeting their needs.
- Tracked attendance and progress with online meetings
- Regular meetings and professional development to improve on my skills.
Community Support Worker
Hireup
03.2018 - Current
- Supported individuals with intellectual disabilities in community access.
- Transported individuals with physical disabilities to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Built and maintained rapport with individuals and family/friends.
- Completed regular case notes and followed up on any other previous enquires.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Supported individuals with intellectual disabilities with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Trainer and Assessor
Catalyst
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Currently I am delivering a Cert I in Work Education
- Supported students with intellectual disabilities aging between 18-21 years old
- Deliver a range units of accreditation specified for individuals ready for the workplace.
- Support students with their assessments and record information as required by my organisation
- Follow up any professional development which would enhance my learning and requirements to keep currency
- Make any adjustments suited for the individuals learning
- Support student to find suitable employment opportunities.
Employment Coach
Uniting Vic/Tas
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported those with an intellectual disability one-on-one reviewing their goals.
- Supported individuals with intellectual disabilities in building successful job search strategies.
- Maintained case files and documented actions.
- Demonstrated through professional development to improve my skills working with those who have intellectual disabilities.
- Developed programs to work with individuals with various learning styles.
- Visited and networked with other employers to build relationships to employ those with a disability.
Learning Support Assistant
Southern Cross Grammar
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and learning activities.
- Promoted inclusion and diversity of student population in consultation with classroom teachers and head of student services.
- Provided thorough feedback and constructive criticism conducive to positive learning experiences.
- Provided detailed feedback to teachers and parents regularly regarding individual student progress.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of students with special needs.
- Regularly attended team meetings to discuss student progress.
- Facilitated in resolving classroom problems, improved operations and provided exceptional student support.
Employment Mentor
Autism Spectrum Australia
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Reviewed, tracked and coordinated employment referrals.
- Developed job leads in order to increase placements.
- Work on Interview skills and techniques as well as writing up CV and cover letters to gain meaningful employment.
- Mentored and coached those with intellectual/autism to improve overall wellbeing and communication in order to be successful in an interview.
- Managed caseloads of up to 15 participants a week in search of chosen employment.
- Liaise with NDIS representatives to provide services for my participants to receive funding under 'Finding and keeping a job'.
- Assist in and organize referrals for studying opportunities and TAFEs or Universities.
Education
Cert IV Career Development
CEAV
Melbourne07.2021
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Plenty Training
Sydney11.2019
Certificate IV - Disability Services
METS Training Solutions
Sydney2010
Skills
- POS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Filewise, TCM and P2P Verian programs
- Career mentoring
- Documentation skills
- Goal Setting
- Problem resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Equal employment regulations
- Networking with staff
- Customer service
- Relationship development
References
References upon request
Timeline
Trainer and Assessor
Catalyst
06.2023 - 12.2023
Sessional Trainer
Gen U
03.2023 - Current
Employment Coach
Uniting Vic/Tas
05.2022 - 06.2023
Employment Mentor
Autism Spectrum Australia
02.2020 - 12.2021
Learning Support Assistant
Southern Cross Grammar
02.2019 - 05.2022
Community Support Worker
Hireup
03.2018 - Current
Cert IV Career Development
CEAV
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Plenty Training
Certificate IV - Disability Services
METS Training Solutions