MARIA HEREDIA
GLENELG NORTH
Summary
Knowledgeable in mental health challenges with strong background in supporting mental health family members and other CALD community members through compassionate care. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success while bringing positive attitude and commitment to continuous growth while fostering team collaboration and meticulous organization to contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Inclusion Trainer
JFA Purple Orange
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated team-building exercises to foster collaboration between department members while promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Improved learning outcomes with application of adult learning principles in all training programs.
- Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
HR Assistant
JFA Purple Orange
02.2024 - Current
- Filed paperwork, processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, note of variation and salary changes.
- Compiled employee records from individual to maintain central files.
- Kept detailed records to support human resources department.
- Aided staff with employee paperwork and documentation.
Senior Lecturer
Warwick University
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Mentored junior faculty members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
- Served on various university committees, supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing overall institutional effectiveness.
- Employed advanced knowledge of E-learning in Academic Practice to teach challenging high-level courses to graduate students.
- Evaluated success of teaching methods via regular collection of feedback from both peers and students.
- Contributed to program accreditation efforts by compiling documentation and participating in site visits with external evaluators.
- Coordinated language department curriculum to create well-rounded program that satisfied predetermined requirements.
- Participated in hiring process to staff department with part-time faculty and qualified instructors.
Education
Certificate IV Mental Health in Peer Work - Mental Health
Centacare
Adelaide, SA01-2025
Post-Graduate Award - E-Learning in Academic And Professional Practice
Warwick University
United Kingdom01-2010
Curso Aptitud Pedagogica [Post-grad in Pedagogy] - Pedagogy
Seville University
Spain01-2000
Graduate Certificate in Languages Education - Education
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01-1998
Bachelor of Education - Education
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA01-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA01-1995
Perito Mercantil. [Business Degree] - Accounting And Finance
Seville University
Spain01-1985
Skills
- Clear verbal communication
- People rapport
- Team player
- Public speaking
- Office administration
- Maintaining files
- Planning and coordination
- Materials organization
- Consistent approach
- Attention to detail
Timeline
HR Assistant
JFA Purple Orange
02.2024 - Current
Disability Inclusion Trainer
JFA Purple Orange
03.2023 - Current
Senior Lecturer
Warwick University
08.2008 - 08.2015
Certificate IV Mental Health in Peer Work - Mental Health
Centacare
Post-Graduate Award - E-Learning in Academic And Professional Practice
Warwick University
Curso Aptitud Pedagogica [Post-grad in Pedagogy] - Pedagogy
Seville University
Graduate Certificate in Languages Education - Education
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Education - Education
Flinders University
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education
Flinders University
Perito Mercantil. [Business Degree] - Accounting And Finance
Seville University
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