Professional Learning
Loreto College Ballarat | 2022–Current
Learning Support Officer
Provided individual and small-group support to students with diverse learning, behavioural and additional needs.
Implemented PLPs, IEPs and reasonable adjustments in line with the Disability Standards for Education 2005.
Supported literacy, numeracy, organisation, engagement and independent learning.
Contributed to NCCD processes and PSG meetings, collaborating with teachers, families and allied health professionals.
Built positive relationships with students, promoting confidence, wellbeing and independence.
Applied knowledge of Child Safe Standards, mandatory reporting and school safeguarding requirements.
Supported students with approved examination adjustments and assessment requirements.
Loreto College Ballarat | 2022–Current
Art Technician
Supported teachers with lesson preparation, classroom activities and practical learning experiences.
Applied knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum and diverse visual arts mediums and techniques.
Managed art resources, ceramics, kiln operations and specialised equipment, ensuring safe studio practices.
Curated student exhibitions and supported Art Club and creative initiatives.
Maintained a safe, organised learning environment in accordance with OHS requirements.
Pittywitty Art Workshops | 2025–Current
Artist & Art Educator
Deliver engaging visual arts workshops for children, adults, schools and community groups.
Design and deliver school incursions aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
Teach watercolour, lino printing, ceramics and mixed media to diverse learners.
Manage workshop planning, communication, bookings and event delivery.
Loreto College Ballarat | 2018–2022
First Aid Officer
Supported student wellbeing, health and safety across the school community.
Coordinated student support, health plans, risk assessments and first aid compliance.
Worked collaboratively with families, teachers and external professionals to support student needs.
Provided Mental Health First Aid and responded to student wellbeing concerns.
Maintained confidential student records and applied Child Safe Standards and OHS requirements.
Educator – Family Day Care | Sole Trader
2014–2018
Provided quality care and supervision for children.
Planned play-based activities aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
Documented children’s development and learning.
Managed compliance, bookings and quality improvement planning.
Graphic Designer & Pre-Press Manager – Revolution Print
2011–2013
Managed pre-press production, workflow and quality control.
Collaborated across design and production teams.
Graphic design and typesetting.
Graphic Designer – Best Quickprint
2009–2011
Graphic design, digital and wide-format printing.
Client briefs, quotations and event stationery.
Graphic Designer – Raymond Pitts Advertising
1999–2011
Designed advertising campaigns and weekly publications.
Photography and Photoshop editing.
Logo and promotional design.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education (Primary) 2026
Swinburne University
Diploma in Early Childhood and Care 2013
Certificate III in Graphic Pre-Press 2002
RMIT University
Apprenticeship in Graphic Design – 4 year 2002
Tafe Bendigo – Advanced Adobe illustrator Course 2000
Tafe Bendigo – Advanced Adobe Photoshop 2000
Courses
OHS and Compliance Training 2022
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education Setting 2026
Diabetes Australia – Level 1, 2 and 3 Training 2026
Mental Health First Aid 2021
Asthma in Schools – Asthma modules 2026
ASCIA Anaphylaxis module 2026
Department of Education - Child Safety Training 2026
Mental Health and Wellbeing Essentials 2019
Mental Health and Crisis Support 2018
Workplace Wellbeing Workshops 2023
Supporting Trauma and Self Harm 2020
Identifying Risk or Self Harm and Suicide 2020
Infection and Wound Control 2019
Panic Attacks and Regulation Strategies 2019
Support for Anxiety and Depression 2019
Disengaged Students and School Refusal 2018