Experience

Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Limited

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Chaplain

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  - Provide Christ-centred Pastoral care in the School Community. - As the Pastoral Care Co-ordinator, I lead the Pastoral Care Team in ensuring that the Christian faith is authentically embedded in School Policies and communicated to teachers. - Work collaboratively with the School Counsellors in providing appropriate level of care and support for community wellbeing. - Weekly Chaplain’s Reflection in the School Messenger also provides an avenue for pastoral care and Christian leadership and teaching. - Plan and deliver high quality biblically based Chapel Services. - Develop termly preaching programs, differentiating between K-2 and 3-6 Chapel. - Teaching Christian Studies lessons across the School. Develop curriculum material that reflects a thorough understanding of the Bible, improves biblical literacy of students, demonstrates learning progression and helps students see the big picture of the bible and the centrality of Jesus. - Organise and lead Key Community Worship services in collaboration with the Senior Minister of the local church (or his delegate), the Headmaster and Music staff. - Coordinate, plan and run various School ‘CRU’ (CRUSADERS) groups. Mentor and train senior cru students. - Continually strengthen the connections and partnership with local churches and schools. - Organise and coordinate Assemblies as well as support and mentor Student Captains and those involved in the Assembly. - Run community prayer group and weekly staff devotions. Lead, facilitate and encourage staff and parents in their Christian walk and witness of Jesus. - Coordinate and celebrate the Service Learning Program “GoodCHAP”. - Assist and support Director of Teaching and Innovation and staff in providing a Christian Perspective in the School Curriculum. Provide consultation for the direction of our Social Emotional Learning Program. - Involvement in the co-curricular programs of the School. - Prepare and manage a Chaplaincy budget.



St James Turramurra

• Religious Institutions

• Student Minister

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Provided relevant, meaningful and age-specific pastoral care to children, young adults, workers and the elderly. • Experience in leading family and Holy Communion (traditional) services as well as lead bible studies, disciple and provide pastoral support for men whilst also running various training seminars. • Established a youth-led children’s ministry that enabled the youth to use their God-given gifts as they encouraged others in their walk with Jesus. • Provided relevant, meaningful and age-specific pastoral care to children, young adults, workers and the elderly. • Experience in leading family and Holy Communion (traditional) services as well as lead bible studies, disciple and provide pastoral support for men whilst also running various training seminars. • Established a youth-led children’s ministry that enabled the youth to use their God-given gifts as they encouraged others in their walk with Jesus.



MET Oatlands

• School Teacher

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  • I taught primary (HSIE, PDH) and secondary (Commerce, Geography) subjects. I was blessed to have plentiful opportunities to connect with students, hear their story and provide the relevant pastoral care that showed sensitivity to students’ faith background. • I learned the importance of developing authentic assessment tasks that helped me gauge students’ level of understanding. As a result, I was able to provide meaningful feedback to assist students in unlocking syllabus information which they had not yet grasped. • A teaching highlight was when I was collaborating with other teachers in establishing the very first ‘Commerce Day' for year 9 and 10 students who were able to showcase their skills and knowledge. Student empowerment and advocacy helped increase student self-confidence and see the connection between learning and the ‘real-world’.



Knox Grammar School

• Chaplain

  • Apr 2010 - 2012

  • Experience in providing pastoral care to the community, with a specific focus on the Boarding Community. I was required to demonstrate effective conflict management skills in liaising with Head of Boarding, Boarding masters and students regarding welfare matters. • Support the Senior Chaplain in prayer and theological reflection in its various forms across the school and so requiring exemplary organisational and time management skills. • A highlight of my Chaplaincy was developing a Spiritually Fit Program for Boarders, comprising of weekly devotions for each stage group, Boarders Chapel and a pastoral care program. I also established a new initiative which was a combined Boarder’s Chapel event with other local schools once a semester.



AFES

• Staff Worker

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  • Experience in engaging with people from all walks of life and faith backgrounds to encourage a mutual respect where stories could be shared and understand. • A high level of initiative was required in this highly autonomous role as I taught in numerous contexts ranging from weekly public meetings, bible studies, and training seminars for current and potential leaders. • A highlight of this role was developing a training and mentoring program for executive leaders that enabled the group to become completely student run.



Christ Church St Ives

• Australia
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MTS Apprentice

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010



Minuteman Press

• United States
• Printing Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales, Marketing and Production Manager

  • Dec 2006 - Jan 2008

  During my time with Minuteman Press Artarmon I had two main areas of responsibility. 1. As sales & marketing manager I was responsible for co-ordinating and implementing the marketing strategies, working alongside the graphic designer when it came to creating the relevant promotional material, as well as reviewing our marketing strategies against KPI’s we had set. 2. The other area of responsibility that I had while working with MMP Artarmon was production management. This role primarily involved working with the graphic designer and print shop team. I was responsible for making sure that the in-house production of the business was running smoothly. Therefore, I was to have strong administration, interpersonal and time management skills to ensure smooth and speedy production from the initial contact with customers through to the designing, printing and delivery of goods. Other areas of responsibility involved managing the website content, and designing promotional flyers for the organisation. Reflection: working in the business sector has enriched my understanding of the HSIE syllabus and has enabled me to provide personal and relevant examples during my teaching experience, resulting in students identifying the relevancy of content being taught.