Experience

Oxford Falls Grammar

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Alumni Relations Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• Career Advisor and TAS Teacher

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Responsible for the development and delivery of the Careers and Tertiary Pathway programs at Oxford Falls Grammar School. The role includes developing and implementing the Year 10 careers program based on the National Careers Blueprint curriculum, conducting one to one interviews with all Year 10 students for subject selection assistance, conducted in-depth career and pathway interviews with Year 11 and Year 12 students and parents, assisted students with university scholarship, early applications and alternative pathways, advising on applications to the USA and UK, liaising with and Co-ordinated Year 11 and Year 12 TVET students studying at TAFE, supporting students undertaking School-Based Apprenticeships, presenting at various student year group meetings and parent information sessions, planning and running online parent information sessions, publishing weekly online career newsletters and updates, maintaining and updating online career information and resources for the school community, organising and managing a variety of school outreach programs and speakers for Year 10 to Year 12 classes. Show less



Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus

• Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Hospitality, Food Technology and IST teacher

  • Apr 2017 - Feb 2019

  Currently delivering and developing the Stage 6 VET hospitality Commercial Cookery program, Stage 5 Food Technology and IST, and Stage 4 Technology Mandatory. Currently delivering and developing the Stage 6 VET hospitality Commercial Cookery program, Stage 5 Food Technology and IST, and Stage 4 Technology Mandatory.



St Luke's Grammar School

• Australia
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Counsellor and Duke of Ed Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2017

  Main Achievements: Guest speaker at the Annual NSW Careers Advisors Conference 2012 and 2016. Guest speaker at the NSW New Careers Advisors Day 2016. Advised and contributed to Sydney University for the development of their new undergraduate programs. Developed and implemented the Year 10 careers program based on the National Careers Blueprint curriculum. Developed and implemented the Year 11 mock interview program and various other career programs for senior school students. Conducted one to one interviews with all Year 10 students for subject selection assistance. Conducted in-depth career and pathway interviews with Year 11 and Year 12 students and parents. Assisted students with university early applications and alternative pathways. Processed and coordinated Common Applications to the USA. Liaised with and Co-ordinated Year 11 and Year 12 TVET students studying at TAFE. Troubleshoot and resolve TVET student issues at TAFE. Present at the Year 10 curriculum evening and Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh information night. Developed and ran the Duke of Edinburgh program (80 Bronze students, 30 Silver students and 20 Gold students per year). Arranged, participated and supervised numerous adventurous journeys for Bronze, Silver and Gold (average seven trips per calendar year). Instigated and arranged the inaugural Duke of Edinburgh Gold trip to Tasmania. Liaise with parents on a regular basis with regards to Duke of Edinburgh or career issues. Show less



Roseville College

• Australia
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Temporary Careers Counsellor

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  Part time, temporary role covering a long service leave for two terms. The role included: Delivery of the Year 10 careers program. Organising and hosting weekly presentations from various universities. Presenting key information to Year 12 students regarding their university admissions and general career advice. Conducted in-depth career and pathway interviews with Year 11 and Year 12 students and parents. Liaising with the deputy principle and the head of welfare with regards to students choices and welfare. Assisted students with university early applications and alternative pathways. Liaised with and Co-ordinated Year 11 and Year 12 TVET students studying at TAFE. Show less



Marist Sisters' College, Woolwich

• Australia
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ICT teacher

  • Aug 2004 - Jan 2013

  Teaching Subjects Extra Curricular Activities Y7 + Y8 Technology Mandatory MSCW Enterprise competition Y9 Food Technology (6 month block) Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator Y10 Computer Skills preparation MSCW Running Club Y9 + Y10 IST Y9 + Y10 Digital media Y11 + Y12 IPT Y11 + Y12 VET IT Main Achievements Acting ICT Coordinator (maternity cover) Development and teaching of programs for IST and IPT courses Development and implementation of Y7 Robotic program Participation and contribution to the CeO Robotics Program Participation and contribution to CeO VET IT resource development Program Coordination of annual Computer Skills Competition Development and implementation of computer skills course for Y10 Coordination and planning of annual School Certificate computer skills examination Assistance in maintaining and running IT facilities within the school Assistance in maintenance and coordination of school laptop program Development and implementation of IT in-service days for staff (developing Smartboard skills, Database and Spreadsheet workshops) Development of skills on PC and Mac Coordination of annual Gala Day (whole school performance and competition day) Coordination and development of athletics and swim carnival database Homeroom tutor Show less



Royal High School Bath, GDST

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food Technology and ICT Teacher, Asssitant Careers Councellor

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2004

  Positions of responsibility: Assistant to Head of Careers and PSHE, Boarding House Mistress, Y7 Tutor Teaching Subjects Extra Curricular Activities Y7,Y8,Y9 ICT Y12 Young Enterprise club Short Course GCSE ICT Y10 +Y11 ICT Help club AS + A2 ICT Practical Coursework Y7 ICT club AS + A2 ICT Theory Y9 ‘Ready Steady Cook’ classes Y7 Food technology (theory and practical) Y12 Key Skills – Communication Level 3 A2 Food technology (Consumerism and Food Nutrition) Y7 and Y13 PSHE Y12 Studies Programme Main Achievements Successful delivery of teaching program Development of programs, lesson plans and materials for Y7-Y13 ICT Complete development of AS and A2 ICT courses Successful moderation of A level coursework to exam board requirements Appointment and organisation of Y13 ICT prefects Creation and running of Y8-Y11 ‘Bite Size PSHE’ course Independent research and development in Y12 ICT skills Organisation and running of mock interview evenings for university applicants Advising pupils with careers and further education advice Organising and running a successful career talk program throughout the year Working within the boarding house on a weekly basis and caring for the boarders needs Show less



The Ridings High School

• UK

• PGCE Teaching Experience (Trainee Teacher)

  • Feb 2002 - Jul 2002

  Teaching Subjects Extra Curricular Activities A/S Business Studies Y8 Form Tutor and PSHE AVCE Business Studies (Y12+Y13) Assisting with Y7 SEN class AVCE Travel and Tourism Young Enterprise Club GNVQ Intermediate Business Studies Gifted and Talented Club GNVQ Intermediate IT GNVQ Part One Business Studies GCSE Short Course ICT Teaching Subjects Extra Curricular Activities A/S Business Studies Y8 Form Tutor and PSHE AVCE Business Studies (Y12+Y13) Assisting with Y7 SEN class AVCE Travel and Tourism Young Enterprise Club GNVQ Intermediate Business Studies Gifted and Talented Club GNVQ Intermediate IT GNVQ Part One Business Studies GCSE Short Course ICT



Hill McGlynn Associates

• Bristol UK

• Business Development Consultant (Recruitment)

  • Sep 1998 - Sep 2001

  Identified new business sectors and developed a profitable division through cold calling, networking and client visits. Successfully developed a candidate base through advertising in trade press, interviewing candidates, gaining referrals and head hunting. Other activities included training and developing new staff, negotiation of contacts between clients and candidates, setting and achieving various targets. Identified new business sectors and developed a profitable division through cold calling, networking and client visits. Successfully developed a candidate base through advertising in trade press, interviewing candidates, gaining referrals and head hunting. Other activities included training and developing new staff, negotiation of contacts between clients and candidates, setting and achieving various targets.