Corinne Ininahazwe

Tell: 04 22 090 609

Email: c.ininahazwe.10@student.scu.edu.au
Casual teaching number: 1345373
Website: corinneininahazwe.weebly.com

JOB OBJECTIVE
I seek environment which will enable me to develop my expertise and skills as a teacher. I am excited to
embrace opportunities which enable me to be innovative and creative in my teaching practice. I endeavour to
expand positive links and connections within the school community and believe that positive relationships are at
the heart of good teaching practice. I strive to be a teacher who encourages a culture of determination and
resilience within classroom.

EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Education/ Primary and Early Childhood – Southern Cross University – Current
- Trainer and Assessor Cert IV – Rose Training – Current
- Diploma of Community Services - North Coast Institute of TAFE – 2011
o Developed a Housing Report regarding refugee and migrant experience.
 Professional and industry specific report that worked with people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds to provide stakeholders with critical information
regarding issues within the housing sector.
o Member of Woolgoolga Youth Committee
 Contributed to the establishment of a student hub in Woolgoolga that worked to ensure
at risk children and youth were provided with a safe haven for safe social activities and
offered preventative program to ensure youth are not placed at risk of harm.
o Completed units in Counselling, Advocacy and Child Protection.
- Cert III Auslan - North Coast Institute of TAFE – 2009

CERTIFICATES
- First Aid Certificate – 2016
- Working with Children Check – 2017
- Food Safe Handling Certificate – 2006

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

- Contribution to Campus - Uni-Life Award 2016
Awarded by: Southern Cross University
o Awarded for the contribution made to the development of the UniLounge, an exclusive space
built to support student’s engagement in university. Offering spaces for: study, social and
recreational activities, gaining support and sustenance.
- Elected SRC Representative for Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour Undergraduate Students 2015.
o Advocate for student needs to university head staff.
- Elected President - Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour Students Association. July 2015
o Development of constitution
o Preparation of funding bids
o Compliance with legislation
o Staff management
o Facilitation of recreational events and activities
o Development of accountability structures
- Elected Treasurer - Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour Students Association. Feb 2016
o Improve and streamline financial operations
 o Drafting of financial policy
o Ensuring compliance to relevant peak bodies
o Developing anti-corruption measures
o Working with the committee to implement and achieve goals

EXPERIENCE
- NDIS Disability Support Assistant
Own business 2019 ~ Current
Provide support and access to service for clients with a range of disabilities in order to facilitate access and
inclusion to range activities, services and support.
- Interpreter and Note-taker
North Coast Institute of TAFE Feb 2010 ~ Current
Note-take/Interpret for Deaf and hearing impaired students in the faculty departments of IT, Horticulture,
Hospitality, Community Services and Creative Arts.
- Auslan Interpreter
Southern Cross University 2011 ~ 2012
Facilitate access to spoken content and educational materials for a profoundly Deaf student.
- Teacher’s Aide (Volunteer)
Coffs Harbour Community College June ~ Dec 2006
Supporting students from migrant and refugee backgrounds to learning basic IT and written and spoken
English skills.
- Student Learning Support Officer
Department of Education Sep 2007 ~ Dec 2018
Working with Teachers and faculties to implement curriculum for students with cognitive, behavioural,
physical and sensory challenges. Ensure access to all learning opportunities. Provide physical care and
support to a range of students. Modify learning activities to meet student learning needs.
- Youth Leader (volunteer)
Sandy Beach Baptist 2018 ~ Current
Working with youth between 11-18 years old to provide them with social supports, activities and camps.
- Events Management and Promotion (volunteer)
Sandy Beach Baptist 2017 ~ Current
Coordinate and support the setup of a range of events including, Sandy Beach Christmas Carols and Nepal
Fundraiser. Create and manage social events pages and design and coordinate all promotional materials.
- Founder of SCU Education Connect (volunteer)
Coffs Harbour Students Association 2017 ~ Current
Established a committee and online group which works to support students studying education through
Southern Cross University by providing a platform for sharing information and opportunities for learning and
development. Through the club we were able to secure funding which enabled us to offer subsidised
professional development workshops for undergraduate teachers.

SKILLS
- Technology skills - Canva (Graphic design program), Social Media (moderator of pages and groups),
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Auslan – Proficient in sign language with experiencing signing for large events as well as one on one.

REFERENCES
Provided upon request.