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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

D-Lab, a relatively young arm of GHD, is an innovative digital consultancy hub that combines design thinking, technology, and industry expertise to create transformative solutions. It focuses on driving digital innovation and delivering user-centric outcomes for complex business and infrastructure challenges.💥 So far, I have worked on a variety of projects that have included..→ Developing a precinct-wide digital strategy and vision to effectively manage complex environmental… Show more D-Lab, a relatively young arm of GHD, is an innovative digital consultancy hub that combines design thinking, technology, and industry expertise to create transformative solutions. It focuses on driving digital innovation and delivering user-centric outcomes for complex business and infrastructure challenges.💥 So far, I have worked on a variety of projects that have included..→ Developing a precinct-wide digital strategy and vision to effectively manage complex environmental data, enabling the precinct to uphold its environmental commitments→ Partnering with a government client to map and enhance the IT system architecture, establishing a robust foundation for their digital infrastructure→ Designing and facilitating internal innovation workshops to shape go-to-market strategies and identify market gaps→ Crafting a digital vision and strategic roadmap for a government transport entity to elevate digital strategy, optimise data utilisation, and strengthen governance. Show less

Sydney

Kidly App s a new start-up funded by Antler. It's a one-stop shop for finding and booking kids' activities, making it easy for parents to help their kids have fun!💥 I increased customer trust and user engagement by..→ Designing ratings and reviews user flows, to increase transparency and boost repeat bookings→ Implementing flexible class cancellation options to reduce no-shows and improve customer satisfaction scores→ Enhancing business-customer communication channels,… Show more Kidly App s a new start-up funded by Antler. It's a one-stop shop for finding and booking kids' activities, making it easy for parents to help their kids have fun!💥 I increased customer trust and user engagement by..→ Designing ratings and reviews user flows, to increase transparency and boost repeat bookings→ Implementing flexible class cancellation options to reduce no-shows and improve customer satisfaction scores→ Enhancing business-customer communication channels, to decrease support tickets and increase positive customer feedback. Show less

Australia

CSDE is Queensland's second-largest state school, providing remote education to students both within Australia and across the globe.💥My team revamped the current online courses offered through the new LMS, Canvas, which has resulted in a significant increase in student engagement metrics.Together, we → Created flexible learning modules for both synchronous and asynchronous environments→ Utilised a variety of tools to maximise engagement (discussion boards, interactive… Show more CSDE is Queensland's second-largest state school, providing remote education to students both within Australia and across the globe.💥My team revamped the current online courses offered through the new LMS, Canvas, which has resulted in a significant increase in student engagement metrics.Together, we → Created flexible learning modules for both synchronous and asynchronous environments→ Utilised a variety of tools to maximise engagement (discussion boards, interactive quizzes, and feedback-driven surveys) → Applied the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework to ensure cohesive lesson integration and meaningful learning outcomes. Show less

Australia

Education Excellence is a new business start-up in the private school education sector, seeking to meet the needs of secondary students who were not offered their Year 10 subject choices by their current school.💥 I led a student design team in evaluating a business concept that enabled our client to proceed confidently to the start-up phase.During our 6-week design sprint, I took on multiple roles, contributing to every phase of the process.→ Synthesised and interpreted… Show more Education Excellence is a new business start-up in the private school education sector, seeking to meet the needs of secondary students who were not offered their Year 10 subject choices by their current school.💥 I led a student design team in evaluating a business concept that enabled our client to proceed confidently to the start-up phase.During our 6-week design sprint, I took on multiple roles, contributing to every phase of the process.→ Synthesised and interpreted qualitative and quantitative research data to uncover actionable insights for Year 10 subject selection, applying the 'Jobs To Be Done' (JTBD) framework to create tailored user archetypes for our three key demographics.→ Mapped user journeys to identify gaps and ensure our business concept aligned with user needs, supporting a sustainable, trend-aligned remote education model.→ Led the UI design for an innovative learning platform." Show less

Australia

EbonFX is an established Fintech Foreign Exchange company that required a platform revamp to better meet the needs of its business and personal users when transferring money overseas.💥 I co-facilitated a student design team in an agile design sprint, guiding the development of a mobile application by interpreting research, evaluating user needs, and refining designs to enhance the overall user experience.Faced with a setback two weeks in, I took the helm to steer us back on… Show more EbonFX is an established Fintech Foreign Exchange company that required a platform revamp to better meet the needs of its business and personal users when transferring money overseas.💥 I co-facilitated a student design team in an agile design sprint, guiding the development of a mobile application by interpreting research, evaluating user needs, and refining designs to enhance the overall user experience.Faced with a setback two weeks in, I took the helm to steer us back on course and restore momentum. Here’s how I helped get our project back on track:→ Interpreted research data to ground web and mobile app design in user needs.→ Conducted heuristic evaluations to uphold top usability standards.→ Developed wireframe mock-ups for core user flows, defining the product's user experience.→ Created a usability testing guide for effective app assessment and refinement.→ Collaborated with the UI team to refine iterations for a user-centric experience." Show less

Parramatta Park, Cairns, Queensland

💥 As an educator, my role encompassed a broad scope of responsibilities, extending far beyond traditional teaching.During my time at St Joseph's, I:→ Refined lessons based on real-time feedback and performance data→ Engaged and collaborated effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders→ Fostered learner-centered experiences by simplifying complex concepts for students→ Adapted swiftly to dynamic challenges, ensuring flexibility in response to evolving needs.

Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Fresh from Dubai, I landed in Melbourne during its two extended lockdown periods 😆At STMM I taught face-to-face classes, adapted them for blended (self-paced) learning courses, and ran real-time online sessions. All this while managing families and key stakeholders in a global pandemic. Plus, I mentored a colleague through her early teaching days. → Thankfully I thrive in ambiguous situations, navigating unchartered waters!

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Promoted mathematics learning across the PYP, engaged various stakeholders, held workshops, and initiated Mathematics in action learning days. • Wrote the school’s annual action plan based on student data analysis. Delivered the final blueprint to the broader school community in consultation with the school’s senior leadership team.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I moved to Dubai to fulfill my dream of living abroad and teaching at a school offering International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, known for problem-based and inquiry learning. At GIS, I worked with students, families, and colleagues from diverse linguistic backgrounds, successfully communicating across language barriers. My primary focus was on improving Year 1 English and Mathematics outcomes, later ascending to head the Mathematics Department to enhance junior school metrics.My first… Show more I moved to Dubai to fulfill my dream of living abroad and teaching at a school offering International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, known for problem-based and inquiry learning. At GIS, I worked with students, families, and colleagues from diverse linguistic backgrounds, successfully communicating across language barriers. My primary focus was on improving Year 1 English and Mathematics outcomes, later ascending to head the Mathematics Department to enhance junior school metrics.My first year in Dubai was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating a quick shift to online teaching with limited resources. → I effectively engaged parents and stakeholders, managed staff and student well-being, and was live-streamed into families' homes for the first time, all while maintaining performance standards. I'm proud of how well I handled these challenges. Show less

Kew

• Facilitated students to create their own engaging content for personal learning blogs across several online platforms.• Utilising the Action Research Model, I co-designed the start-up phase for STEM. This school initiative sought to adopt a hands-on, project-based approach to lesson design for the teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Alphington

• Project lead for the Google Applications for Education rollout• Worked collaboratively with 'The Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools' under the guidance of New York Times best-selling author Amie Kaufman, to design bespoke solutions to improve student writing outcomes.

Melbourne, Australia

• Tailored online advertising solutions to meet SME business goals (SEO, SEM, website creation, social media marketing and Yellow Pages directory.• NPS customers satisfaction team.• Successful resolution of customer disputes and complaints.

Melbourne, Australia

• Re-established positive client relationships within the Catholic school’s education account.• Advised Victorian Catholic schools regarding effective technology solutions to enhance student learning, SMART & Apple product suites.• Created and delivered bespoke training solutions for educators and schools.• Ran workshops as part of the Electroboard State Technology Conference.

Sunshine, Melbourne

• Worked collaboratively with 'The Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools' Western Zone, under renowned inquiry educator Dr Jeni Wilson, to design bespoke personalised learning assessments for Year 1 students.• Mathematics improvement team.

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

• Organised and led mathematics professional development opportunities to improve mathematics teaching and learning across the school.• Specialist Mathematics intervention teacher for Year 1 students.

Ballarat, Victoria

• Modelling of effective Literacy instruction as professional development for diocesan educators. • Modelling of effective Literacy instruction for publisher Eleanor Curtain - promotional purposes.

Bachelor Of Education, Primary Education

Victorian Certificate Of Education, Year 12