Lower School Vice Principal (Student Life and Well-Being)

• Aug 2023 - Present

Vice-Principal, Curriculum Coordinator and Coach (EY-SG1)

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

EY-G1 Coordinator and Curriculum Coach

• Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

Kindergarten Teacher and Grade Level/Pedagogical Leader

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

Kindergarten Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is a leading international IB World school located in the cultural capital of one of the world's oldest and most dynamic cultures, China. Founded in 1994, the school prides itself on its world-class facilities, highly qualified teachers, global curriculum, warm and supportive environment, and service-oriented culture. We provide a learner-centered atmosphere that nurtures a strong sense of community among our 1,400 students with the mission to “Connect, Inspire, Challenge: Make a Difference.” Show less

PhD Candidate

• 2012 - Dec 2018

PhD candidate in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne, and a Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Alumna for my research into the motivations, expectations and experiences of international students studying in Australian secondary schools. International students in secondary schools are a particularly vulnerable group. They are young, usually unaccompanied by parents, and relatively small in number when compared with their tertiary counterparts; and some evidence exists to suggest that at least some of these students experience greater challenges than their peers in the tertiary sector. In order to best cater for these high school international students it is necessary to understand the expectations and experiences of these students and their families, and to contrast the differences between these expectations and the reality of the students’ experiences in Australia. This study aimed to fill this gap in the literature and to present stakeholders with information that may be used to improve the transition and experience for international students studying in Australian secondary schools. Show less

Chaoyang English Project Head of Programme

• Apr 2014 - Jul 2016

Based in Beijing China, the Chaoyang English Project is a pioneering research project working to develop and apply current methods of EFL teaching and learning that aim to better equip Chinese students with real life English communication skills. The project is run in collaboration between the Beijing Chaoyang District Education Committee and Beijing BISS International School. Based in Beijing China, the Chaoyang English Project is a pioneering research project working to develop and apply current methods of EFL teaching and learning that aim to better equip Chinese students with real life English communication skills. The project is run in collaboration between the Beijing Chaoyang District Education Committee and Beijing BISS International School.

Director - External English Language Programs

• 2000 - 2013

As a member of the International Students team at Eltham College, I taught in the Bridging English and Victorian Certificate of Education EAL programs, worked with new students as they made the transition to study in Australia, and developed programs and links between the college and schools, agents and other organisations in China. As an elementary school teacher, I taught Grade 3 and Preparatory, with supplementary roles in drama and music. As a member of the International Students team at Eltham College, I taught in the Bridging English and Victorian Certificate of Education EAL programs, worked with new students as they made the transition to study in Australia, and developed programs and links between the college and schools, agents and other organisations in China. As an elementary school teacher, I taught Grade 3 and Preparatory, with supplementary roles in drama and music.

Elementary School Teacher

• 1998 - 1999

Grade 3 elementary school classroom teacher Grade 3 elementary school classroom teacher

Instrumental Music Tutor

• 1995 - 1998

Instrumental percussion to tutor for students from Year 7-12. Instrumental percussion to tutor for students from Year 7-12.

Medical Receptionist

• 1994 - 1998

Part-time reception assistant with duties including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, filing and making coffee... Part-time reception assistant with duties including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, filing and making coffee...