Learning Designer

• Aug 2023 - Present

ELICOS & IELTS Teacher

• Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

-ELICOS, IELTS teacher, collaborator and programmer, LMS development.

Head of School - ELICOS

• Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

Head of School, English & ELICOS at Queensland Academy of Technology, Brisbane - Commencing March 2023.

Subject & Moodle LMS Coordinator, Academic English

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

-Subject & Moodle LMS Coordinator, Academic English Certificate IV Teacher in University Preparation. -University of Queensland Foundation Year, Academic English Teacher -Moodle LMS coordination across all subject areas. Ongoing maintenance and standardisation of Moodle. -International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Language B (English) and CAS Cat. 1 certified. -Successful IB Diploma Program verification and authorisation team member for IES College. -Full-time Moodle coordination and Academic English teaching position based in Spring Hill, Brisbane providing pathway opportunities for international learners entering undergraduate degrees at universities. -English Language Assistance (ELA) Co-ordinator. -Head of Academic English Department. Show less

TEFL Teacher Trainer

• Sep 2015 - Feb 2018

-Second casual position only. -Teacher Trainer for TEFL English teaching candidates. -Face-to-face course component delivery as part of the 120 Hour TEFL Teacher Training Programme. -Assessment and certification of TEFL Teachers on the face-to-face component of TEFL training. -Second casual position only. -Teacher Trainer for TEFL English teaching candidates. -Face-to-face course component delivery as part of the 120 Hour TEFL Teacher Training Programme. -Assessment and certification of TEFL Teachers on the face-to-face component of TEFL training.

ABF Specialist Teacher (Specialist Education Training)

• Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

-Special subject requirement teacher in a Secondary context for teaching specific asylum seeking clients as needed. -Collaboration with colleagues to develop education programmes for specific individuals. -Contract in collaboration with Programmed Skilled Integrated Workforce to engage Serco employees and staff. -Confidential teaching role position with extremely high security involvement. -Special subject requirement teacher in a Secondary context for teaching specific asylum seeking clients as needed. -Collaboration with colleagues to develop education programmes for specific individuals. -Contract in collaboration with Programmed Skilled Integrated Workforce to engage Serco employees and staff. -Confidential teaching role position with extremely high security involvement.

English Language Support Teacher, IBDP English & Apple 1:1 Implementation. Taylor's Education Group

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2016

-IB English, UK National Curriculum mainstream English & English Language Support Teacher and Middle Years English Teacher for Primary and Secondary learners at Nexus International School, Singapore. Apple 1:1 Startup Strategic Plan development for Nexus during 2011-12. This position is with Taylor's Education Group (http://www.taylors.edu.my - Taylor's Schools). This position also assists students improve their proficiency in the English language through structured support lessons and in the classroom using ICT 1:1 learning strategies. TESMC Teacher Development Tutor and staff Professional Learning Trainer in TESMC. Show less

Specialist ESL & TESMC Teacher Trainer

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2016

IBMYP Design Technology Teacher, Vientiane International School

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

-Qualified International Baccalaureate IBMYP Design Technology Teacher & English (Level 3) in the IB Middle Years Program. IBDP ITGS Teacher. Three year contract for development of Technology Program. Familiarity with the CIS/WASC Accreditation Process and IB school accreditation process with over two years experience in teaching Secondary and High School learners. Year 6 & 7 Homeroom Tutor. IBDP Extended Essay Supervisor and Computer Centre and ICT Manager. -Qualified International Baccalaureate IBMYP Design Technology Teacher & English (Level 3) in the IB Middle Years Program. IBDP ITGS Teacher. Three year contract for development of Technology Program. Familiarity with the CIS/WASC Accreditation Process and IB school accreditation process with over two years experience in teaching Secondary and High School learners. Year 6 & 7 Homeroom Tutor. IBDP Extended Essay Supervisor and Computer Centre and ICT Manager.

Human Resources Training Contractor/ESL & Business Communications Trainer

• Feb 2008 - Aug 2011

-Professional and highly qualified ESL Trainer and Business Communications and Report Writing strategist/trainer for senior Lao national staff at Phu Kham Operations - Copper & Gold Concentrate Project. IT Training Consultant when needed and well experienced worker in remote locations with limited resource availability. Reliability, ICT training and Microsoft Office and Project 2010 training for logistics and processing plant shutdown maintenance and mining staff.

English Language Teacher/Trainer

• 2008 - 2011

-Teaching and developing national mining staff in Business communications, language and confidence mentoring. Travel to remote provincial region every weekend. Contract employment.

Monash University Foundation Year Computer Science & Academic English Teacher

• Jun 1997 - Dec 2008

Computer Science and Academic English Teacher With Monash University Foundation Year Program. Computer Centre Manager and designer. IELTS Deputy Administrator and EFLCOMMS secure Data Entry. IELTS custodian duties. Teacher of ESL in General English/ELICOS Program. Preparation of students for Australian AusAID Development Scholarships - 10 years. Computer Science and Academic English Teacher With Monash University Foundation Year Program. Computer Centre Manager and designer. IELTS Deputy Administrator and EFLCOMMS secure Data Entry. IELTS custodian duties. Teacher of ESL in General English/ELICOS Program. Preparation of students for Australian AusAID Development Scholarships - 10 years.

Australian Volunteer Abroad, Overseas Service Bureau, Lao P.D.R.

• Jan 1994 - Jun 1997

-Australian Volunteer Abroad working in Community First Aid Training and development for Lao Red Cross Society staff and village volunteers in remote provincial areas of Laos. Set and maintenance of WAN networking, hardware and Windows network servers for internal Lao Red Cross network. -Develop ICT strategies and training for Lao Red Cross staff over a three (3) year period. -Development of a Community Based First Aid (CBFA) training manual for Lao nationals in Lao language. Funding and project management from DAP fund and The Australian Embassy, Vientiane, Lao P.D.R. Show less

Contract Planning Draftsman

• Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

-Develop and produce drawings for local Development Plan Applications of land titles for Regional Planning Council approval. Zoning for specific areas of Tamworth and surrounding areas for Tamworth City Council. -Develop and produce drawings for local Development Plan Applications of land titles for Regional Planning Council approval. Zoning for specific areas of Tamworth and surrounding areas for Tamworth City Council.

Mechanical Services Draftsman

• Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

-Produce Mechanical Services air-conditioning design drawings for clients and contractors in the Brisbane area. Design construct Mechanical Services drawings for fabrication of ductwork, structural steel and other major projects. Projects include World Expo '88 (Brisbane), Brisbane Airport Qantas Domestic Terminal, The Pier (Cairns) and others. Use of AutoCAD Mechanical Drawing software package. Training conducted at the University of Queensland authorised AutoCAD Training Centre. -Produce Mechanical Services air-conditioning design drawings for clients and contractors in the Brisbane area. Design construct Mechanical Services drawings for fabrication of ductwork, structural steel and other major projects. Projects include World Expo '88 (Brisbane), Brisbane Airport Qantas Domestic Terminal, The Pier (Cairns) and others. Use of AutoCAD Mechanical Drawing software package. Training conducted at the University of Queensland authorised AutoCAD Training Centre.