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Kate Cairns

Barrhill,Mid Canterbury

Summary

I am a Youth Mentor who is keen to support students and their families navigate life's challenges. I am willing to utilise new counselling techniques, collaborate and gather information to assist in creating the best possible outcomes for clients. I am passionate about helping students find their worth and am a strong advocate when necessary.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Methven Youth Mentor

Presbyterian Support Upper South Island
Ashburton, Mid Canterbury
05.2022 - Current
  • Mentoring youth to overcome challenges
  • Provide a support system to young people and their families
  • Support students transitioning to the workforce
  • Helping students improve school attendance and attainment of qualifications.
  • Maintain accurate confidential notes and prepare a monthly report
  • Consult and support the Mt Hutt College counsellor on care, protection and safety matters
  • Attend regular supervision meeting with the PSUSI team


Phone Counsellor

Life Line
Christchurch, Canterbury
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Answering phone calls in a crisis support role
  • Provided interventions through brief counselling
  • Full documentation and risk assessment of every call
  • referred service users to necessary agencies for further support

Art Teacher

Burnside High School
Christchurch, Canterbury
02.2002 - 12.2009


  • Taught Photography, Design, Printmaking and Painting to Yr9 - Yr12
  • Planned effective lessons and units based on the NZ curriculum

Education

Masters of Counselling - Counselling

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
2021

Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling - Counselling

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
12.2019

Post Graduate Diploma of Teaching And Learning - Teaching

UC College of Education
Christchurch
12.2001

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
12.2000

Skills

  • Good communication
  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Reliable

Timeline

Methven Youth Mentor

Presbyterian Support Upper South Island
05.2022 - Current

Phone Counsellor

Life Line
02.2020 - 05.2022

Art Teacher

Burnside High School
02.2002 - 12.2009

Masters of Counselling - Counselling

Massey University

Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling - Counselling

University of Canterbury

Post Graduate Diploma of Teaching And Learning - Teaching

UC College of Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography

University of Canterbury
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