ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Rachel. I am a teacher and career development practitioner. I have worked with over 2000 students over the past 10 years across high school, TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate programs, to develop their academic skills and navigate life and career transitions.
My background includes five years as a university educator teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate education programs, 10 years in TESOL and TAFE, specialising in vocational and tertiary bridging programs, and two years self employed in diverse events management roles. I have a creative side hustle as a DJ and events planner and am a strong believer in creating a career portfolio that gives you flexibility, autonomy and diversity for the future of work.
I have taught on over 10 different university courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, two specialist bridging programs (Bridging English and Preparing for Success) and completed my Masters in Education (Career Development) in 2023. I am a state committee member for the Career Development Association of Australia, Australia’s largest mixed career practitioner association. I work with groups and individuals to improve their confidence, communication and mindset for employability and further study.
TEstimonials
Lauren Ferguson, Kindergarten Teacher
“Coming out the other side of my coaching session with Rachel left me feeling energised, inspired and unexpectedly quite proud of myself as a contributing member of the workforce with far more to offer than I realised. She was able to help me see perspectives and potential avenues I hadn't even considered to explore that now make such sense and feel so right for me. Aside from the thoughtful guidance shared I also found the personalised follow up pack to be incredibly detailed and beneficial to be able to go back over all we discussed and expand on some of the ideas and suggestions made. I would wholeheartedly recommend Level Up Learning to anyone feeling a little uncertain about where to next career wise or simply to feel empowered and see that they have more control over the often overwhelming job hunt process than they might realise.”
Rhian George, Video Editor
“Rachel is a fantastic career counsellor. During our session I felt heard, seen and understood by her and the advice she provided aligned with my values. She helped boost my confidence with new skills to manage my time effectively, keeping me on track and overcoming barriers. She also took time to understand my current situation and offered me great self-exploration exercises where I could see what type of jobs were best suited for me. Rachel’s support and guidance gave me the push I needed and I would recommend her to anyone feeling lost or unsure about their career direction. ”
Jack Johnson, Project Manager
“Rachel's keen insight, honesty, and genuine passion for helping others shine through in her counseling approach. Her guidance and support played a pivotal role in building my confidence and clarity in my goals. By carefully considering my strengths and passions, she helped me construct an actionable roadmap to my future. Her program, marked by encouragement and insistence on accountability, helped me develop the self-belief needed to take on the challenge of pursuing a new career and taking ownership of my future.”
Jamie Boyd, Legal Officer
I had a wonderful experience with Rachel as my career counsellor. Her insights and personalised approach helped me identify my strengths, goals and ultimately boost my confidence. With her guidance and support, I have landed a fantastic job that fits my skills perfectly and has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. I highly recommend Rachel if you are looking for someone that truly cares and provides tailored guidance to help you navigate your career path with confidence and clarity.