Experience

Ciao Magazine

• Australia
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Columnist

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  • Write fortnightly satirical column for local inner west Sydney newspaper • Create and research topic • Write fortnightly satirical column for local inner west Sydney newspaper • Create and research topic



Western Sydney University, The College

• English Teacher

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  * Teach varied Academic English subjects for Academic Pathway students ; * Teach English for Academic Purposes to international students ; * Conduct workshops in Academic Literacy for UWS students ; * Teach English for Employment Program to unemployed migrant professionals * Teach varied Academic English subjects for Academic Pathway students ; * Teach English for Academic Purposes to international students ; * Conduct workshops in Academic Literacy for UWS students ; * Teach English for Employment Program to unemployed migrant professionals



TAFE NSW

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• English and CommunicationsTeacher/ Resource Developer

  • Mar 2009 - May 2014

  * Planned, delivered and assessed English and Communication classes - Inclusive Communication, Job Applications & Interview Skills, Team Skills, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution - for The Skilled Migration Internship Program for Accountants (SMIPA) ; * Wrote learning resources for language & workplace courses - both hard copy and e-resources including producing videos and assessments * Trained Chinese English teachers to implement new teaching resource ; * Planned and delivered EFL classes to Chinese students studying Certificate 2 in Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening in Ningbo, China ; * Provided one on one learner support for students studying mainstream courses. Achievements : Wrote and designed distance and classroom learning resources for English & workplace courses – both hard copy and e-resources including producing videos and assessments. The courses included: • NSWTESL309A Use a range of English language speaking skills relevant to a specific vocational area. • NSWTESOL312A Use a range of English language writing skills to a specific vocational area. • E-learning resource, hardcopy workbook and teacher’s guide for Chinese EFL students studying speaking, listening, reading and writing English business skills for NSWTESL209A, NSWTESL210A, NSWTESL211A and NSWTESL212A. • NSWTESL304A Use English to Write a Limited Range of Texts for Further Study Purposes • NSWTESL303A Read and respond to a limited range of English texts for further study purposes • Co wrote Learning NSWTPLG204B – Investigate Work and Training Practices



NSW Adult Migrant English Service

• Bankstown

• ESL Teacher -IELTS Preparation Course & CSWE 1 - 3

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Planned, delivered and assessed programs to improve outcomes for the IELTS test and Certificates in Spoken and Written English • Planned, delivered and assessed programs to improve outcomes for the IELTS test and Certificates in Spoken and Written English



NSW Adult Migrant English Service - Curriculum Unit

• Bankstown

• Content Writer

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Wrote scripts and activities for CSWE II Course Book • CSWE II Course Book published in 2012 • Wrote scripts and activities for CSWE II Course Book • CSWE II Course Book published in 2012



Macquarie Community College

• Blacktown

• ESL Teacher

  • Feb 2001 - Feb 2009

  * Planned, delivered and assessed ESL classes for migrants and refugees with various levels of English using The Certificate in Spoken and Written English ; * Taught Australian Citizenship course and Proposer Course ; * Created ESL resources for personal and collective use ; * Initiated, designed and implemented employment expo to compliment mainstream courses ; * Provided teacher training courses Achievements: * Initiated, designed, facilitated and implemented student organised Employment Expo * Created various resources for teachers



National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research, Macquarie University

• Community Development Researcher

  • 2008 - 2008

  * Participated in design ; * Collected data through qualitative research for a longitudinal study including interviews, class observations, outside student interactions, student portfolios and assessments ; * Analysed results * Participated in design ; * Collected data through qualitative research for a longitudinal study including interviews, class observations, outside student interactions, student portfolios and assessments ; * Analysed results



Australian Centre for Languages

• The Rocks, Sydney

• Syllabus Writer

  • Nov 2006 - May 2007

  * Designed and wrote course outline for tertiary preparation course ; * Co wrote syllabus for The Certificate in Spoken and Written English ; * Trained teachers to implement the syllabus Achievements: * Co produced syllabus for Certificate in Spoken and Written English ; * Wrote course outline for Tertiary Preparation Course * Designed and wrote course outline for tertiary preparation course ; * Co wrote syllabus for The Certificate in Spoken and Written English ; * Trained teachers to implement the syllabus Achievements: * Co produced syllabus for Certificate in Spoken and Written English ; * Wrote course outline for Tertiary Preparation Course



TAFE NSW

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Learning Centre Coordinator

  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2005

  * Set up and resource centre ; * Designed and implement individual programs for students ; * Trained teachers in use of multi media to enhance their lessons ; * Taught computer skills to recent arrivals , * Set up and resource centre ; * Designed and implement individual programs for students ; * Trained teachers in use of multi media to enhance their lessons ; * Taught computer skills to recent arrivals ,



TAFE NSW

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Student Counsellor

  • Oct 1997 - 2001

  * Developed, provided and managed support services for international students - including orientation, mentor, return home programs, cross cultural sensitivity workshops, English conversation classes, social activities, facilitation of International Student Association ; * Case work ; * Prepared and produced written material for students including newsletters, on arrival and pre departure materialAchievements: * Initiated and organised in conjunction with students a multicultural festival * Negotiated and liaised with various stakeholders to build a Prayer Room ; * Set up support group for Indonesian students encompassing all ethnic groups and delivered a paper on it at the industry conference ,

• Social Worker

  • Jan 1995 - Sep 1997

  • Provided and monitored services for sponsored international students studying at University and TAFE colleges. • Conducted orientation, follow up and return home sessions and counselling• Advised on AusAID policyAchievements • Instrumental in obtaining scholarship for first visually impaired sponsored student.

• Associate Lecturer

  • Jan 1994 - Mar 1995

  University of SydneyDuties: * Taught English for Academic Purposes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders ; * Provided advice and support to students on University and welfare matters ; * Liaised with other academic and administrative staff on matters relating to Aboriginal education issues and policy. Achievements: * Increased grades of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders ; * Designed and delivered a successful orientation program

• Social Worker

  • Sep 1991 - Sep 1994

  * Provided client services to DSS clients including counselling, advocacy, community development and referral.



Ministry of Education, Japan

• Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

• English Language Teacher

  • Jul 1988 - Jul 1991

  • Taught English to high school students and adults • Conducted teacher training seminars, debates and discussions and English conversation clubs • Taught English to high school students and adults • Conducted teacher training seminars, debates and discussions and English conversation clubs



TAFE NSW

• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Worker

  • Jan 1987 - May 1988

  * Provided client services including counseling, groupwork and community development * Provided client services including counseling, groupwork and community development