Training and Development
Our expert consultants provide free, no obligation product workshops and demonstrations for assessments in the areas of Psychology, Speech Pathology, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, HR and Talent Assessment and more.
Receive information and advice on:
- Assessment selection
- Scoring and interpretation
- Creating a battery of complimentary assessments and more
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NSW Consultants
Psychologist: Valorie O'Keefe
Speech Pathologist: Mary Kanaris
Occupational Therapist: Melinda Cooper
Psychologist Talent Assessment: Jane Highfield
Meet the consultants
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Valorie O'Keefe |
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| Consultant Psychologist | |
| Phone: +61 2 9467 6688 | |
| Mobile: 0409 039 144 | |
| Email: valorie.okeefe@pearson.com.au |
Valorie O’Keefe is the Consultant Psychologist working with clients in NSW, ACT, Qld and NT.
Qualifications- BSc degree in Psychology, Pittsburg State University (USA)
- EdS in Educational Psychology and Research, University of Kansas (USA)
- Registered Psychologist in NSW and NZ
- Certified School Psychologist in the USA
- Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- International affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA)
Experience
- School Psychologist - USA
- Specialist Education Services - New Zealand
- Published in the Journal of Paediatric Rehabilitation
- Joined Pearson Clinical and Talent Assessment in 2003
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Mary Kanaris |
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| Consultant Speech Pathologist | |
| Mobile: 0408 511 110 | |
| Email: mary.kanaris@pearson.com.au |
Mary Kanaris is the Consultant Speech Pathologist, working with clients across Australia and New Zealand.
Qualifications- BAppSci (Speech Pathology), Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences
- GradCert in Industry Education & Training, La Trobe University
Experience
- 21 years experience working as a Speech Pathologist in education in Victoria
- Experience in assessment, diagnosis and management of a range of communication and language-learning difficulties
- Experience in developing and delivering professional learning programs for teachers, educators, speech pathologists and other allied health personnel
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Dr Melissa Stephens |
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| Consultant Psychologist | |
| Phone: +61 3 9245 7259 | |
| Mobile: 0419 987 796 | |
| Email: melissa.stephens@pearson.com.au |
Dr Melissa Stephens is the Consultant Psychologist working with clients in Victoria, SA, WA, Tasmania and New Zealand.
Qualifications- BSc, The University of Melbourne
- PGDipPsych (Clin), The University of Ballarat
- DPsych (ClinNeuro), Victoria University
Professional Associations:
- Registered Psychologist in Victoria
- Member of the Australian Psychological Society
- Member of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN)
- Member of the International Neuropsychological Society (INS)
- Member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
DPsych Research:
- Neurocognitive deficits in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea using the Wechsler Memory Scale – Third Edition (WMS-III).
Research Publication – Book/Monograph:
- The neuropsychology of breathing-related sleep disorders: Is treatment effective in improving cognitive functioning and driving performance?
Experience
- Combined total of 13 years experience in Organisational Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology
- Undergraduate Lecturer and Tutor (Sessional), Victoria University
- Post-graduate Lecturer (Sessional), Australian Catholic University
- Senior Scientist, Sleep Diagnostics Pty Ltd
- Neuropsychology provider for the Transport Accident Commission and WorkCover in Victoria
- Published in Internal Medicine Journal and Sleep and Biological Rhythms
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Draga Jevtic |
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| Consultant Psychologist Talent Assessment | |
| Phone: +61 3 9245 7260 | |
| Mobile: 0439 333 302 | |
| Email: draga.jevtic@pearson.com.au |
Draga Jevtic is the Consultant Psychologist, Talent Assessment working with clients in Victoria, SA, WA, Tasmania and New Zealand.
Qualifications- BSc degree, Deakin University
- PGDipPsych, The University of Sydney
- MPsych(counselling), Monash University
- PGCert and PGDip in Management Psychology, Charles Sturt University
- Registered Organisational Psychologist
- APS member and Assistant Treasurer for the College of Organisational Psychologists (Victoria Branch)
Experience
- Over a decade of experience as a Registered Psychologist
- Started psychology career as a Counselling Psychologist in hospital and private settings
- Transitioned to Organisational Psychology in 2001
- Worked as an internal consultant within the HR team and subcontracted to a range of HR organisations
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Melinda Cooper |
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| Consultant Occupational Therapist | |
| Phone: 03 9245 7213 | |
| Mobile: 0407 259 317 | |
| Email: melinda.cooper@pearson.com.au |
Melinda Cooper is the Consultant Occupational Therapist, working with clients across Australia and New Zealand.
Melinda graduated from La Trobe University in 1996 and has worked as a paediatric OT in numerous settings in Australia, the UK and the USA.
Qualifications- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University
Experience
- Worked as an Occupational Therapist in Australia, United Kingdom and USA
- 10 years’ experience in paediatrics, including schools, community, rehabilitation and private
- Presented at OT Australia Conference and WFOT Congress
- Ran workshop at National Paediatric OT Conference in UK
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Jane Highfield |
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| Clinical/Organisational Consultant Psychologist | |
| Phone: 1800 882 385 | |
| Email: jane.highfield@pearson.com.au |
Jane Highfield is the Organisational Psychology Consultant for New South Wales, and the ACT.
Qualifications- BPsych., James Cook University 1998
- Registered Psychologist NSW
Experience
- Recruitment and Selection in the Mining Industry and Small Business
- Counseling in the areas of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic symptomatology
- Military psychology
- Practice in Forensic, Child and Adolescent, Adult and Aged settings
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Jane Austin |
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| Clinical/Organisational Consultant Psychologist | |
| Phone: 0403 583 142 | |
| Email: jane.austin@pearson.com.au |
Dr Jane Austin is the Consultant Psychologist (Talent Assessment) working with clients in Queensland, Northern Territory and New Zealand.
Qualifications- BSoc.Sc, Queensland University of Technology
- BSoc.Sc – Hons. Ist Class (Psychology), Queensland University of Technology
- PhD (Clinical and Neuropsychology), University of Queensland
- Workplace Health and Safety Officer
Hons. Research: “Behavioural Markers for Preclinical Dementia”
PhD research: “The Impact of Critical Incident Stress on Neuropsychological Functioning in Ambulance Officers”
Professional Associations:
- Fully registered psychologist in Queensland
- Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Experience
- Jane has a total of 13 years experience working in the fields of Organisational, Clinical and Neuropsychology
- Jane has worked in both the private and public sectors in the areas of Community Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Neuropsychological Assessment, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace Culture, and Leadership Development and Coaching
