Experience

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  AMES Australia

  • Australia
  • Civic and Social Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Trainer, Teacher and Course Developer

    • Feb 2016 - Present

    -Delivering training course to a varied group of volunteers, so they can confidently become volunteer English language tutors to newly arrived migrants, refugees and asylum seekers-Delivering course in AMES centres, and for community groups such as church groups, U3A, ASC-Providing an interesting and stimulating classroom environment, and using a range of online material-Conducting interactive whole group, small group and individualised activities-Teaching in the SPMP (Skilled Professional Migrants Program), an intensive course designed to give relevant skills, knowledge and support to skilled professional migrants seeking employment in Australia.-Covers areas including resumes, cover letters, emails, telephoning, networking, cold calling, interview skills, oral presentations, recruitment testing, Australian workplace culture etc.-Writing a pilot training course "Job Ready Mentor Program" designed to train volunteers to be mentors, assisting migrant and refugee job seekers on a one-to-one basis . -This involved writing the training course and relevant activities, utilising online modules, providing useful websites, putting together a folder of useful activities and model documents for volunteers to use-Conducting Job Ready Mentor training sessions-Conducting additional workshops for volunteer tutors on a variety of topics

  • Mentor (volunteer)

    • Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

    -Meeting my mentee on a weekly basis-Assisting and advising him regarding all aspects of his job search, and encouraging him to extend the strategies used-Building his confidence and skills to enable him to more effectively seek employment

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  Box Hill Institute

  • Australia
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Teacher/Practical Placement Coordinator, Employment Program for Skilled Professional Migrants

    • Apr 2001 - Oct 2015

    -Teaching in a program for skilled professional migrants to help them apply for jobs in Australia more effectively. -This role involved helping with job application documents(resumes, cover letters, addressing key selection criteria), oral presentations, job interviews, communication with employers etc.-Also involved individual counselling as required and organising relevant practical placements in a variety of industries.

  • Teacher of ESL/EAL

    • Jun 1983 - Nov 2010

    -Developing and delivering interesting, involving and relevant materials and EAL courses at different levels(including general English, job seeking skills, study skills, a hospitality program incorporating practical and language skills, media etc.)-Always delivering courses with a strong focus on the language and cultural needs of each particular group of students and teaching with empathy, energy, commitment and enthusiasm

  • Trainer in Industry

    • 2003 - 2009

    Delivered training in a variety of core units of training packages onsite in food (Heinz), automotive (Holden Engine Company), extractive (Pioneer), packaging (Cryovac) and cleaning (Box Hill Institute) industries.Also gave language support in foundry and machining electives in automotive industry certificate course at Holden Engine Company

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  University of Melbourne

  • Parkville

  • Library Assistant

    • 1979 - 1981
    • Parkville

    -Conducted bibliographic searching for items requested by academic staff