Experience

Helena College

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

• Head of Languages

  • Feb 2023 - Present

• Teacher of French (Acting Head of Department August>December 2018)

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  > November 2022 – Awarded AST1 status (Advanced Skills Teacher Level 1) – Equivalent to AITSL Level 3 Highly Accomplished teacher> November 2022 – Awarded French teacher prize of excellence 2022 for the state of Western Australia. The award was launched in 2020 by FAFTA, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Canberra and SBS radio and takes place every two years. One prize is awarded per state.> October 2022 – 2021 – 2020 – 2018 – 2015 – 2014 – WACE French Practical examiner> Years 6, 7 & 8 - AIM gesture method / IB MYP (International Baccalaureate, Middle Years Programme)> Years 9 & 10 - IB MYP (International Baccalaureate, Middle Years Programme)> Year 12 - WACE> To be responsible for the organisation of and lead the French Tour (3 weeks - Sept/Oct 2017 and Sept/Oct 2019)> To organise Y6 showcase> To organise incursions and excursions relevant to each year group (cinema, café, restaurant, art, dancing) Show less



Penrhos College

• Australia
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• French Teacher and Learning Area Support

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Roles and responsibilities include: >To teach French to all year levels (7-12) >To be responsible for the implementation of the Australian Curriculum in Years 7 and 8 French programmes (role of learning area support - 2014) >To be responsible for the organisation of and lead the French Tour (3 weeks - 2015) Roles and responsibilities include: >To teach French to all year levels (7-12) >To be responsible for the implementation of the Australian Curriculum in Years 7 and 8 French programmes (role of learning area support - 2014) >To be responsible for the organisation of and lead the French Tour (3 weeks - 2015)



Aranmore Catholic College

• Perth, Australia

• French teacher and coordinator

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

  Roles and responsibilities include: To teach French to all year levels (7 -12) To be responsible for the organisation of programmes, assessments, exams and resources To be responsible for the organisation of extra-curricular, cross-curricular and cultural awareness activities To support and encourage students in years 9-12 to take part in the Reunion Island Exchange Roles and responsibilities include: To teach French to all year levels (7 -12) To be responsible for the organisation of programmes, assessments, exams and resources To be responsible for the organisation of extra-curricular, cross-curricular and cultural awareness activities To support and encourage students in years 9-12 to take part in the Reunion Island Exchange



The Heathland School

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

• Deputy Head of Year

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2009

  Year group 12)Roles and responsibilities include:To deputise for the Head of Year in his/her absenceTo be responsible for the organisation of the School Council To be responsible for the dissemination and evaluation of the PSHE (Physical, Spiritual and Health Education) Programme in conjunction with the Director of Sixth FormTo assist the Director of Sixth Form with the management of School Officers and PrefectsTo support the Head of Year in the Year Base before school, throughout lunchtime and after school Show less

• Deputy Head of MFL Department

  • Sep 2008 - Oct 2009

  Roles and responsibilities include:To support the Head of Department in leading and developing curriculum provision in order to ensure high standards of teaching and learning are maintained in accordance with the aims and policies of the schoolTo lead curriculum development and manage staff and resources for German Key Stages 3 / 4 / 5To support the Head of Department in monitoring the progress of staff and colleagues towards meeting the overall aims and objectives

• Latin Tutor and Coordinator

  • May 2005 - Oct 2009

  Planning through to implementation of the Cambridge Latin Project as an extra-curriculum activityLatin Teaching to Year 8 pupils, supervising Latin teaching to Year 9 pupils via video-conferencing and Latin teaching to Year 10 as Independent LearnersIn charge of organising a trip Naples, Italy in order to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum and other historical sites relating to the Cambridge course.

• MFL Teacher

  • Sep 2001 - Oct 2009

• Acting Head of the Languages Department

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2008

  Roles and responsibilities include:> To lead a department consisting of 3 full time members of staff, two part time and four Newly Qualified Teachers> To induct 4 Newly Qualified Teachers> To be responsible for managing French and German (Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5)> To lead and develop curriculum provision in order to ensure high standards of teaching and learning are maintained in accordance with the aims and policies of the school> To manage staff and resources in order to maximise efficiency and effectiveness> To use appropriate data to ensure the department is performing to a high standard. Show less

• MFL - SEN/G&T & Trips and visits - Coordinator

  • Sep 2002 - Jul 2008

  SEN (Special Educational Needs) and G&T (Gifted & Talented) pupils coordinatorIn charge of organising trips (France, Germany and Italy), visits for KS3 and KS4 pupils and work experience abroad for KS5 pupils (France and Germany).

• Deputy Head of Year

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2006

  Year groups 10 & 11)Roles and responsibilities include:To deputise for the Head of Year in his/her absenceTo be responsible for the organisation of the School Council representatives for the Year Group including elections, smooth transfer of all communications, publication of agendas and minutesTo be responsible for the evaluation and development of the PSHE (Physical, Spiritual and Health Education) and Citizenship programmes in conjunction with the Head of PSHETo be responsible for the organisation of Year AssembliesTo support the Head of Year in the Year Base before school, throughout lunchtime and after school Show less



Family Olbort

• Giessen, Germany

• Au pair

  • Sep 1999 - Aug 2000

  Went to German classes and obtained the "Deutsch Zertificat" diploma Went to German classes and obtained the "Deutsch Zertificat" diploma



Heston Community school and Feltham Community College

• Foreign Language Assistant

  • Oct 1998 - May 1999