Hi there! I’m Kim Woolley, a teacher, writer, and instructional designer who loves blending education with storytelling to help learners thrive. I’ve spent years in early childhood and primary education, supported neurodiverse learners, and volunteering for an NFP as a copywriter, copyeditor, and instructional designer. I’m passionate about languages, editing, and creating engaging educational materials. I’m committed to lifelong learning and helping students and clients find their voice through clear communication and thoughtful design.

Kim Woolley

Hi there! I’m Kim Woolley, a teacher, writer, and instructional designer who loves blending education with storytelling to help learners thrive. I’ve spent years in early childhood and primary education, supported neurodiverse learners, and volunteering for an NFP as a copywriter, copyeditor, and instructional designer. I’m passionate about languages, editing, and creating engaging educational materials. I’m committed to lifelong learning and helping students and clients find their voice through clear communication and thoughtful design.

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Hi there! I’m Kim Woolley, a teacher, writer, and instructional designer who loves blending education with storytelling to help learners thrive. I’ve spent years in early childhood and primary education, supported neurodiverse learners, and volunteering for an NFP as a copywriter, copyeditor, and instructional designer.

I’m passionate about languages, editing, and creating engaging educational materials. I’m committed to lifelong learning and helping students and clients find their voice through clear communication and thoughtful design.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer Copywriter / Copyeditor and Instructional Designer at The THRIVE Project
January 1, 2025 - November 25, 2025
Volunteer contributor and design lead for educational programs and materials; Responsible member for the Thrive Matters Olympiad project; Contributes across multiple THRIVE initiatives and provides copywriting and instructional design support.
Support Worker (sole trader)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
One-on-one support worker for children and adults with disabilities; Provided support during holiday programs for children with disabilities.
Lead Educator, Three-to-Five Years Room at Rose Park Community Child Care Centre
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Lead educator in the three-to-five years room; responsibilities included programming, teaching lessons, assessing and reporting on student progress; Mentored other staff and students.
Sole Educator, North Lakes DECS Outreach Kindy Program at North Lakes Childcare Centre
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Sole educator for the outreach kindergarten program; responsibilities included programming, teaching lessons, assessing, and reporting on student progress.
Contract Teacher (Primary & Middle School) at Beafield Education Centre
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Contract teacher for Primary and Middle School classes; cared for and educated students who had been removed from mainstream schooling due to behavioural issues; liaised with students, parents, home schools, and government organisations; educated mainstream teachers on behaviour management.
Contract Teacher (Primary & High School) at Kaurna Plains Aboriginal School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Contract teacher focusing on English, history, music, and IT; Year 12 home room teacher and advisor.
Temporary Relief Teacher at Tea Tree Gully district
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Temporary relief teaching at various schools within the Tea Tree Gully area; included a 0.2 contract teaching Japanese at Modbury West Primary School.
Class Teacher (Reception & Kindergarten) at John Warby Public School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Class teacher in reception and kindergarten; responsible for teaching lessons, programming, assessing, and reporting on student progress.

Education

Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) at Deakin University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at University of South Australia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Education, Primary at University of Wollongong
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Teaching, Primary at University of Wollongong
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government