Helen Hardy

2017 / 2018

• Classroom Teacher - Kindergarten - Charnwood Dunlop School

2016

• Classroom Teacher - Full time Kindergarten Term 3 and 4 Charnwood Dunlop School

• Classroom teacher - Full time Year 1/2 Term 2 Kingsford Smith School

• Classroom teacher - Part time Year 1/2 and Preschool Term 1 Kingsford Smith School

• Classroom Teacher Preschool (Relief 1 day per week) - Kingsford Smith School, Holt

• Classroom Teacher Year 1/2 (2 days per week) - Kingsford Smith School, Holt

2015 Full time student, Bachelor of Education, Curtin University

• Ten week internship – Giralang Primary School
• Three week practicum placement – Macgregor Primary School

2014 Full time student

• Five week practicum placement – Charnwood Dunlop School
• Four week practicum placement – Baringa Childcare Centre

2013 Learning Support Assistant, Special Needs, Kingsford Smith School, Holt

• Providing classroom support and full integration for a student with cerebral palsy
• Liaising with visiting physiotherapists and speech pathologists
• Support with mobility aids – walker, wheelchair and motorized wheelchair
• Assisting with personal care and feeding
• Attending team care meetings to review support options.

2012 Commenced Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Curtin University

2010 - 2012 Learning Support Assistant, Special Needs, Early Childhood Centre, Scullin

• Providing classroom support and full integration for a student with cerebral palsy
• One-on-one Clicker 5 training
• Liaising with visiting physiotherapists and speech pathologists
• Support with mobility aids – walker, wheelchair and motorized wheelchair
• Assisting with personal care and feeding
• Attending team care meetings to review support options and ILP 2010 – 2016 Wildlife Carer, Wildlife ACT
• Assessing incoming wildlife from members of the public
• Providing care, medications, and rehabilitating wildlife for eventual release
• Releasing wildlife into their habitat
• Liaising with members of the public and answering community concerns regarding wildlife

2007 – 2010 Wildlife Assistant, RSPCA ACT

• Providing necessary medications and treatment to wildlife as required
• Euthanizing critically injured wildlife when necessary
• Liaising with members of the public, veterinarians and police to answer concerns regarding wildlife
• Organizing Carer liaison lists and volunteer rosters
• Driving the Animal Rescue Unit to collect wildlife
• Presentation to Scouts Group
• After-hours telephone coordinator

2000 – 2015 Manager, Sport & Work Injuries Centre & Occupational Assessment Services

• Interviewing and selecting staff
• Developing company training manual and staff training
• Organizing tax matters; quarterly BAS/IAS; and liaison with Accountant
• Wages and superannuation
• Daily Settlement – EFTPOS
• Discussions with insurance companies regarding liability for patients
• Marketing
• Preparing tenders

1998 Interpreter – Freelance

• AUSLAN Interpreter for a range of events (government and private) including medical appointments and workplace meetings

1996 - 1998 Student – Reid TAFE College ACT

• AUSLAN – Completed Levels 1 to 4 and Bridging Course

1995 Student – North Rocks Institute NSW

• AUSLAN - Completed beginners course

1989	Resident in the UK
1987	Telex Operator – Freeport Indonesia – Cairns
1986	Receptionist – Williams Graham & Carmen – Solicitors – Cairns
1984	Receptionist – Protector Sureguard – Sydney
1983	Counter Enquiries Officer – Department of Education – Canberra

Training and Professional Development

2016	Unconference – Literacy Speed Dating (ALEA)
	"Smart" conference - looking at changes to the Smartboard.
2012	Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting Training Senior First Aid Certificate
2011	Anaphylactic awareness training
	Epilepsy awareness course
2010	Clicker 5 course
2009	Reptile handling and triage
	Advanced possum training
	Possum handling and triage
2008	Wildlife carer’s course
2007	MYOB training

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