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Paula W.

Paula W.

Tour Guide & Interpreter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Educator: R-12 & adults/corporate

  • Education

    • Japan Foundation Centre, Sydney NSW

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      Scholarship

    • Kansai University, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

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      Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowship/Scholarship Awardee Japanese Language (advanced proficiency level), Inter-cultural Learning

    • The University of Adelaide

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      Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Education Languages and International Studies

  • Experience

    • Encounter Australia Pty Ltd Tour Company, DECD SA, Kirana Adelaide Campus - Induction Tours

      Jan 1994 - Feb 2017
      Tour Guide & Interpreter

    • Department for Education, South Australia

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2015
      Teacher - English/ESL/EALD, Japanese, Humanities & International Faculties, Drama/Performing Arts

    • Kirana

      Sept 2015 - Feb 2017
      Campus Support Officer, EAP Ambassador

    • Department for Education, South Australia

      Mar 2017 - now
      Teacher

    • Fiji Time Travel - Stay in a Fijian village; support eco and cultural tourism.

      Feb 2019 - Dec 2021
      Operations & Bookings Manager

      "YOUR FIJIAN VILLAGE HOLIDAY WITH A DIFFERENCE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE".

    • Blinman Heritage Mine

      Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
      Tour Guide, Tourism Information Centre Officer, Receptionist

      Group tour guide. Conducted underground mine tours of the Blinman Heritage Mine, sharing information about the copper mining history, outback town of Blinman and the Northern Flinders region.Role also included the provision of retail, promotion and reception desk services at the Tourism Information Centre, Mine Road Blinman. Administration and marketing support also provided to surrounding businesses to help boost local tourism, including the implementation of outback educational programs for students and families centring on eco and cultural tourism principles.General support to the local community - tourism & education sectors - and the fostering of positive respectful interconnected relationships - including with the Adnyamathanha community. Show less

    • University of Adelaide

      Jul 2024 - now
      Actor

      Simulated Patient Actor - SP. I contribute to the training and development of health professional students in developing effective communication and diagnostic skills. It is rewarding to make a positive difference to the healthcare industry.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • DCSI Child-related employment screening

      Department for Communities and Social Inclusion

    • Teachers Registration - current

      TEACHERS REGISTRATION BOARD OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

    • RRHAN Training (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect)

      Department for Education, South Australia
      Dec 2021

    • First Aid Training

      St John Ambulance Australia (National Office)
      Nov 2021