Ashley Mitchell

• Phone: +61 412 345 678
• Email: ashley.mitchell@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: ashley-mitchell-sw

Summary

Over 10 years of experience shaping future social work professionals through advanced pedagogical techniques and practical field instruction in postsecondary settings. Led the development and implementation of a new trauma-informed care curriculum, resulting in a 15% increase in student engagement and improved clinical reasoning skills.

Adept at integrating current social work research and ethical considerations into dynamic course content, fostering critical thinking and evidence-based practice among students. Consistently received high student evaluations for clarity, relevance, and mentorship effectiveness.

Experience

Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Sydney -- Sydney, Australia

July 2018 – present

• Designed and delivered core undergraduate and postgraduate units in social work theory, practice, and research methods to cohorts of 80+ students.

• Mentored and supervised 25+ Master of Social Work students through their advanced fieldwork placements, ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethical guidelines.

• Chaired the curriculum review committee for the Bachelor of Social Work program, leading to the accreditation of two new specialisation streams.

• Published 5 peer-reviewed articles on contemporary social work challenges and pedagogical strategies, contributing to the academic discourse in the field.

Lecturer in Social Work, Western Sydney University -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2013 – June 2018

• Taught foundational social work courses, including human behaviour in the social environment, social policy, and introduction to social work practice.

• Developed and facilitated interactive workshops on communication skills and ethical decision-making for first-year social work students.

• Contributed to departmental research projects focusing on community development and social justice initiatives within Western Sydney.

• Served as an academic advisor to 60+ undergraduate students, guiding their academic progression and career planning.

Associate Tutor, School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2011 – Jan 2013

• Assisted lead lecturers with course material preparation, grading assignments, and facilitating weekly tutorial sessions for social work and sociology students.

• Provided one-on-one academic support and essay writing feedback to students, improving their understanding of complex theoretical concepts.

• Coordinated guest speaker presentations and field trip logistics for various social work practice units.

Education

University of Sydney, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2008 – Dec 2012

University of New South Wales, Master of Social Work (MSW) in Social Work -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2006 – Nov 2007

Macquarie University, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2003 – Nov 2005

Skills

Teaching & Pedagogy: Curriculum Development, Course Design, Online Learning Platforms (Canvas, Moodle), Experiential Learning, Student Mentorship, Assessment & Evaluation, Adult Learning Principles

Social Work Expertise: Trauma-Informed Practice, Social Policy Analysis, Ethical Practice, Anti-Oppressive Practice, Community Development, Clinical Supervision, Research Methods, Crisis Intervention

Research & Analysis: Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Mixed Methods, Data Interpretation, Academic Writing, Grant Writing, Literature Review, SPSS

Professional Skills: Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Cultural Competency, Collaborative Leadership, Time Management, Conflict Resolution