Holly Campbell
Colo Vale,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated educational professional with a deep understanding of the impacts of trauma and a strong commitment to supporting children and families in need. Effective communication skills to establish rapport with clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Eager to utilize and enhance crisis management and assessment abilities in the role of a Child Protection Caseworker.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
The King's School, Tudor House
04.2024 - Current
- Supporting students with additional needs: academically, socially, emotionally
- Working in collaboration with colleagues, families, external service providers
- Development, implementation and registration of academic programs
- Maintaining up-to-date records and reports
- Completing reports to Child Protection
- Enhanced student understanding with tailored support in academic tasks and personalized guidance.
- Adhering to policies and procedures
- Developed strong relationships with students for fostering a positive and supportive learning atmosphere.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenges.
- Enhanced classroom environment by implementing various teaching methods and strategies, catering to diverse learning styles.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with emerging trends in education and improve instructional effectiveness.
- Facilitated small-group instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among struggling learners for academic success.
- Established strong rapport with students and families through open communication channels and consistent feedback on academic progress.
- Utilized assessment data to tailor instruction for individual learners' needs.
Teacher
Sarah Redfern High School
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by implementing inclusive classroom practices
- Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual learning needs
- Implemented behavior management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities into curriculum.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Reduced feelings of isolation among students with special needs by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
Teacher
Highlands School
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Teaching students with emotional and behavioural disturbances
- Working in collaboration with colleagues, families and carers
- Maintaining up-to-date records and reports
- Established strong relationships with families to support student success.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
- Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Teacher
Lomandra School
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Teaching students with emotional and behavioural disturbances at a School for Specific Purposes
- Teaching students in the Sherwood program
- Development of individual support plans
- Established strong relationships with families to support student success.
- Delivery of professional learning about growth mindset, de-escalation strategies, strengths based conversations, understanding the functions of behaviour
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
- Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
House Lead
Treehouse Innovative Families
01.2019 - 10.2019
- House lead for OOHC homes in Dapto and Edmondson Park; casual shifts at Rose Bay
- Interviewing and onboarding new staff
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Rostering
- Budgeting
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Report writing including case notes
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
- Liaising with other stakeholders including school and case manager
- Encouraged clients to engage in physical activities, promoting healthier lifestyles and wellbeing.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within broader social services system, ensuring their voices were heard and acted upon.
- Implemented behavior management plans for clients with challenging behaviors, promoting harmonious living environment.
- Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and community outings, ensuring they had access to necessary services and social opportunities.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, which facilitated more effective support and guidance.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Teacher
Tarneit P-9 School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the educational experience for students.
- Boosted students' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
- Utilized data-driven analysis to regularly assess student progress, enabling targeted support for struggling learners.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
Teacher
Traralgon College
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Curriculum Coordinator - overseeing curriculum development
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
- Improved learning outcomes by aligning curriculum with state and national standards.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Teacher
Kurnai College
09.2009 - 12.2016
- Adhering to departmental policies and procedures
- Development of Teaching and Learning programs
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and carers
- Humanities key-learning area leader which required leading a team to meet key indicators and managing a budget
- Curriculum co-ordinator which required overseeing curriculum development and alignment across the two campuses
- Member of the Positive Behaviour Support team
- Leading peer-support program for students
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students' education.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the educational experience for students.
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers to share best practices in curriculum design and instructional techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Strengthened relationships among peers by organizing team-building activities and fostering a supportive environment.
- Mentored new Peer Support Leaders, providing guidance and sharing best practices to ensure their success in the role.
- Enhanced group dynamics by implementing peer support strategies and promoting open communication.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow Peer Support Leaders, sharing insights, and feedback to continually improve the overall effectiveness of the program.
- Assisted in conflict resolution, addressing interpersonal issues between peers effectively and professionally.
- Established trust with participants through active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental approaches in all interactions.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering positive relationships that supported social-emotional growth and academic success.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Education -
Monash University
Bachelor - Behavioural Science (hons)
Monash University
Diploma of Tertiary Studies -
Monash University
Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Leadership
- Trauma-informed care
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Computer skills
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
The King's School, Tudor House
04.2024 - Current
Teacher
Sarah Redfern High School
01.2021 - 04.2024
Teacher
Highlands School
07.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher
Lomandra School
10.2019 - 07.2020
House Lead
Treehouse Innovative Families
01.2019 - 10.2019
Teacher
Tarneit P-9 School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Teacher
Traralgon College
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher
Kurnai College
09.2009 - 12.2016
Bachelor - Behavioural Science (hons)
Monash University
Diploma of Tertiary Studies -
Monash University
Graduate Diploma of Education -
Monash University
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