Trishala Mahon
Dinmore,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Therapy Assistant, Specialist Teacher and Tutor with a proven track record at Thrive Learning Clinic, enhancing client progress through customised learning plans and evidence-based strategies. Skilled in intervention planning and reflective practice, excelling in multidisciplinary environments, demonstrating adaptability and emotional resilience. Achieved significant improvements in client well-being and academic growth, underscoring a commitment to excellence and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapy Assistant, Specialist Teacher and Tutor
Thrive Learning Clinic (Based in Townsville, QLD)
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments alongside supervising therapists to establish baseline data for crafting customised therapy and learning plans for clients who have neurodevelopmental disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and trauma.
- Improved client progress by implementing and tailoring evidence-based learning strategies under the supervision of licensed Occupational Therapists and teachers.
- Effectively applied recommendations from psychologists, speech pathologists and paediatrician reports.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Increased the effectiveness of therapy interventions by staying current with industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring consistency of care across sessions.
- Followed all ethical frameworks, company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing learning environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Community Visitor Volunteer
Able Australia
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted individual and group art workshops for up to 20 elderly residents (including those who were hard of hearing) to facilitate the use of fine motor skills.
- Used conducive interpersonal communication skills to convey information to elderly residents.
- Developed rapport with residents, fostering trust and open communication during individual and group art workshops.
- Facilitated communication between volunteers and staff members through regular updates via newsletters or social media platforms.
- Enhanced residents' well-being by offering compassionate support and companionship through regular interaction and conversation.
- Supported elderly residents' well-being by providing companionship, medication reminders, or assistance with mobility devices when necessary.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced - Psychology
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC06.2024
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) - Psychology
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD07.2020
Bachelor of Justice (Criminology And Policing) - Justice
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD07.2020
Skills
- Emotional resilience
- Empathic responding
- Consistent and effective engagement in reflective practice based on the reconciliation of personal experience, supervisory, client and other professional feedback
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and cultural competency
- Intervention planning
- Report writing and case-notes
- Research Skills (proficient in SPSS and finding key articles in research databases)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving in a multidisciplinary environment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills; active listening, Socratic questioning, culturally appropriate questioning and suitable nonverbal cues
- Knowledge and effective implementation of principles in APS Ethical Guidelines
Accomplishments
- Nominated by Able Australia for Queensland Volunteer of the Year in May 2022 and attended a ceremony at Brisbane City Hall.
- I achieved a Dean's List Award for 4 semesters in my undergraduate double degree in Psychology and Justice at QUT-Awarded to those who maintain a GPA of 6.5 out of 7 for a semester.
Certification
- Qualified Sounds-Write Practitioner (gold-standard literacy program for students in grades 1-3 falling behind) 4-day intensive course Completed in May 2023
- Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aider- 4-day intensive course Completed May 2024
- Attended SPELD Developmental Language Disorder Professional Development Webinar (2 hours, in May 2024)
- Registered Specialist Teacher with SPELD- (Thrive Learning Clinic funds my membership) registered May 2024
- Student subscriber of APS and all nine APS colleges.
Additional Information
References:
Jessica Robinson (Occupational Therapist and supervisor at Thrive Learning Clinic) - phone no.: +61413817554, email: jessica@thrivelearning.com.au
Michael Rowlands (Senior Forensic Psychology Thesis Supervisor at Monash University)- email: michael.rowlands@monash.edu
Timeline
Therapy Assistant, Specialist Teacher and Tutor
Thrive Learning Clinic (Based in Townsville, QLD)
10.2021 - Current
Community Visitor Volunteer
Able Australia
02.2021 - 01.2023
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced - Psychology
Monash University
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) - Psychology
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Justice (Criminology And Policing) - Justice
Queensland University of Technology
- Qualified Sounds-Write Practitioner (gold-standard literacy program for students in grades 1-3 falling behind) 4-day intensive course Completed in May 2023
- Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aider- 4-day intensive course Completed May 2024
- Attended SPELD Developmental Language Disorder Professional Development Webinar (2 hours, in May 2024)
- Registered Specialist Teacher with SPELD- (Thrive Learning Clinic funds my membership) registered May 2024
- Student subscriber of APS and all nine APS colleges.
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