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EMPLOYMENT

Jun 2006 - Present        Supply Teacher                                              Primary and Special Needs schools

  We had our first child in June 2005 and shift work in the security
     industry gave flexibility to share caring duties

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Dec 2005 - May 2006    Security Officer                                             QHSS Security, Brisbane

  Specialising in hospitality and licensed venues

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Jan 2005 - Nov 2005     Security Officer                                             Chubb Security, Brisbane

  Working at various office and industrial sites and also at Eagle
     Farm Races , other special events

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Dec 2004                       Recruitment Officer                                             Action Staff, Rocklea

  Finding employment for job-seekers within the area of industrial
     labour hire

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Aug 2004 - Nov 2004    Tutor
                                      Pre-university new college, Sunnybank

  Teaching primary age NESB classes

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Jun 2004 - Nov 2004     Supply Teacher
                                      Various schools, Brisbane

  Teaching primary and secondary schools students

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Feb 2004 - Jun 2004     Teacher
                                      Urangan State High School, Hervey Bay

  Teaching Humanities subjects Yrs 8-10
  Taught many 'at risk' students presenting major behaviour
     challenges (Reference 1)
  Taught 'special needs' students with serious learning difficulties
     successfully (Reference 2)

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Jan 2003 - Feb 2004     Supply Teacher
                                     Various schools, Brisbane

  Remaining flexible and highly adaptable to the subjects and
     grades taught to ensure age-appropriate learning
  Offering encouragement and support to students to assist with
     confidence building and personal self-esteem
  Liaising with parents and keeping them informed about their
     child's progress and relevant educational issues
  Providing students with a positive role model at all times

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Feb 2002 - Dec 2002     Secondary School Teacher  
                                      Runcorn State High School

  Teaching English and Studies of Society and Environment
     (S.O.S.E.) to grades 8 to 10  
  Demonstrating patience and sensitivity when dealing with
     students
  Listening to students and identifying areas they may need
     additional assistance in to ensure they attain sound
     comprehension and understanding of all subject matter
  Encouraging parents and the community to support the learning
     process  

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Aug 2001 - Jan 2002      Supply Teacher 
                                       Various Brisbane primary schools

  Remaining flexible and highly adaptable to the subjects and
     grades taught to ensure age-appropriate learning
  Offering encouragement and support to students to assist with
     confidence building and personal self-esteem
  Liaising with parents and keeping them informed about their
     child's progress and relevant educational issues
  Providing students with a positive role model at all times

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Jan 1998 - Feb 2001       Tutor   
                                       University of Queensland, 
                                       Griffith University  and QUT

  Tutoring Indigenous undergraduate students in university
     communication and management subjects at Queensland  
     University and QUT (Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove Campus).   Displaying cultural awareness and respect for all students
     regardless of ethnic background
  Monitoring the progress of individual students and
     accommodating their specific learning needs at a pace
     appropriate to them

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Jul 1997 - Jan 1998        Licensing Officer 
                                       Office of Consumer Affairs, Brisbane

  Registering Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers and Real Estate
     Salespersons
  Answering customer and industry inquiries, complaints and
     responding to feedback
  Undertaking administration duties, processing licence renewal
     applications, updating and filing records accurately and
     promptly
  Adhering to strict company policies and procedures 
  Working effectively as part of a team, or independently and
     unsupervised as required

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Jan 1997 - Jun 1997       Recruitment Officer 
                                       Department of Justice
                                       (Human Resource Services Branch)

  Processing appointments, engagements, transfers, terminations
     and other staffing movements within the Department ranging
     from base grade staff to senior executive management level
  Co-ordinating and distributing employee induction handout
     material
  Providing administrative support in all areas including keyboard,
     clerical, phone support and client inquiries
  Displaying a high level of efficiency within a deadline dominated
     environment  

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Jan 1993 - Jan 1997       Hospitality Industry Employment 
                                       Various clubs, pubs and entertainment
                                       venues

  Presenting a confident and professional image
  Remaining focused in busy and demanding situations
  Applying effective conflict and resolution techniques as required
  Complying with workplace health and safety standards at all
     times for the protection of both patrons and other staff
     members