Traye Hodge
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Seasoned Academy Director offering experience in community and educational program leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all departmental operations. Desires a growth-oriented position in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Academy Director
Clontarf Foundation
08.2022 - Current
- Case managed students and reported on school attendance, program engagement, educational progress and post school employment pathways.
- Organised and ran camps, excursions, sporting carnivals and work site visits in order to engage students and broaden their horizons.
- Liaised with school staff and student's families to help improve communication and alert school staff to any issues which could be hampering the student's ability in the classroom.
- Organised community events giving our students a chance to give back to their local communities and feel a sense of pride in themselves as well as their community.
- Acted as a mentor and role model to young men. Being a safe, reliable person these young men could come to and talk to regarding any personal issues they had going on in their life.
Academy Director
Clontarf Foundation
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed a team of Operations Officers to case manage students and provide the students with a safe, fun and engaging program that improved the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
- Trained and developed staff to not only run the programs successfully as operations officers but to be able to move into leadership positions and run their own academies.
- Liaise with stakeholders and provide up to date reports on our program.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Worked collaboratively with the school leadership team and instructional staff to support needs of students.
Operations Officer
Clontarf Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Case managed students and reported on school attendance, program engagement, educational progress and post school employment pathways.
- Organised and ran camps, excursions, sporting carnivals and work site visits in order to engage students and broaden their horizons.
- Liaised with school staff and student's families to help improve communication and alert school staff to any issues which could be hampering the student's ability in the classroom.
- Organised community events giving our students a chance to give back to their local communities and feel a sense of pride in themselves as well as their community.
- Acted as a mentor and role model to young men. Being a safe, reliable person these young men could come to and talk to regarding any personal issues they had going on in their life.
Teacher's Aide
Education Queensland
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
OSHC Carer
Catholic Early Learning And Care
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Built strong relationships with students to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of students and competently responded.
- Planned, prepared and ran engaging activities for students.
Education
Certificate III - Children's Services
My Other Mum Training College
06.2015
High School Diploma -
Trinity Bay State High School
Cairns12.2009
Skills
- Staff Development
- Strong Work Ethic
- Relationship Building
- Fiscal Management
- Program Development
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Timeline
Academy Director
Clontarf Foundation
08.2022 - Current
Academy Director
Clontarf Foundation
01.2021 - 08.2022
Operations Officer
Clontarf Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2020
Teacher's Aide
Education Queensland
09.2015 - 12.2016
OSHC Carer
Catholic Early Learning And Care
01.2011 - 08.2015
Certificate III - Children's Services
My Other Mum Training College
High School Diploma -
Trinity Bay State High School
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