Peter Morfea
English/ EAL Teacher at MacGregor State High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Leading Education for Global Competence
CQUniversityJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Power of Making Thinking Visible with Ron Ritchhart Webinar
Harvard University Graduate School of EducationOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Creating Cultures of Thinking
Harvard University Graduate School of EducationJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Teacher
Queensland College of TeachersSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Teacher
Victorian Institute of TeachingSep, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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MacGregor State High School
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Australia
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English/ EAL Teacher
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Jul 2021 - Present
• Year 7 & 9 General English• Year 12 EAL & Essential English • Year 7 & 9 General English• Year 12 EAL & Essential English
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Presbyterian Ladies' College - Melbourne
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Geography Teacher
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2021
• Teacher coordinator of Year 8 and Year 10 Australian Curriculum (AC) Geography• Devised and instigated a range of differentiated learning activities on the Schoolbox Learning Management System using Cultures of Thinking and 'Show Your Understanding'• Contributed to the implementation of a spatial technology skillset targeting Years 9-10, leading to improved outcomes in analysis and evaluation of data, mapping, and other geographical information• Active participant of the Presbyterian Ladies' College Staff Development Focus Group 2019-2020
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The Kilmore International School
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Australia
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Higher Education
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History, Geography & English Teacher/ Global Engagement Coordinator
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Apr 2016 - Aug 2018
IB Diploma Geography & History/ Individuals & Societies/ Theory of Knowledge (TOK)/ English A Teacher.As Global Engagement Coordinator kept the Principal informed about issues and progress, including any concerns, developments and annual requirements of the Model United Nations programme, International Day and other global citizenship events; promoted internationalisation throughout the school including curriculum development, delivery and through external programs.Made presentations to year groups in assemblies and Homerooms to promote internationalisation.Acted as a guide and mentor to participants and managed a database of students participating in the various programmes.Planned and organised the annual calendar of events and itineraries for the programme including International Day; MUN school workshops; YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament; Global Young Leaders Conference and IB World Student Conference. Supported students in preparing reports and/or presentations for assemblies, TKIS Newsletter and Year Book.
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Marcellin College
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Humanities & History |VCE Geography | Pastoral Leader
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2015
Duties:•Efficiently handles Humanities and Geography subjects for VCE, whilst being a Pastoral Leader at the same time•Identifies clear teaching objectives and specified teaching methods and assessment in accordance to the curriculum standards and school regulations•Provides clear structure for History and Geography lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and opportunities for differentiation by content & product.•Systematically assesses and records students progress and keeps records to check work was understood and completed; monitors strengths and weaknesses; informs planning and recognises the level at which the student is achieving
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Acknowledge Education
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Australia
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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ESL | General English Teacher (Casual)
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2012 - 2013
Duties:•Administered tests, analysed data, placed students in proper program and provided accommodations whilst making sure that objectives are being met•Analysed data to identify student who needs to be moved to different tier ort taken out of the ESL program•Helped to create a whole school atmosphere where diverse cultures are welcomed and explored to enhance the learning of all students•Monitored improvement in reading, writing, and speaking skills of students’ diverse backgrounds in English; students should learn grammar, pronunciation, and conversational English•Undertook assessment of students and participated in the school’s system reporting to parents
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UWC Maastricht
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Netherlands
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Humanities
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2008 - 2011
Duties:•Participated in the school’s extra-curricular activities including Model Nations and organising the annual ‘Night of the Notables’•Appraised members of Humanities Department and worked collaboratively to develop a Professional Learning Community•Developed an integrated subject curriculum for History, Geography, Business and Economics in keeping with the needs of students and changes from IGCSE to the IB Middle Years Program•Exemplified outstanding communication skills in working with external bodies like the World Food Program by initiating service learning opportunities to bring out the hidden skills of the student•Actively demonstrated support structure from a sustained, safe, cohesive and supportive environment that catered the emotional and well-being of students
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Taylors College Australia
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Australia
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Studies & Geography Teacher
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2006 - 2008
•Developed innovative solutions to enhance student learning outcomes, fostering achievement in areas that needed improvement particularly the provision of geography to ESL/ Special Need Students•Administered and documented student performance, preparing and issuing reports to advise of academic progress according to ‘Assessment for Learning’ principles•Actively prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students progress; maintaining integrity and accuracy in computing grades•Liaised, mentored and supported student-teachers from a local university in helping to ensure the attainment of the institution’s overall objectives•Maintained discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures and encouraged good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of learning and homework
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Stockholm International School
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Sweden
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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IBDP Geography, Theory of Knowledge, Humanities
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2004 - 2006
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Year 7 Coordinator, IB and IGCSE Geography, History, and Theory of Knowledge
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2002 - 2004
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Ivanhoe Grammar School
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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VCE Business Management, Geography & International Relations/Year 7 Homeroom
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2001 - 2002
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Xavier College
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Middle School History, Geography and English Teacher
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2000 - 2001
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Education
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CBD College Pty Limited
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, TAE 40116 -
The University of British Columbia
M.Ed, Educational Leadership and Administration -
International House
TESOL, Cert. TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) -
Charles Sturt University
Master of Arts (Social Sciences), Forced Migration -
Monash University
Graduate Diploma in Education (Computers in Education), Secondary Education and Teaching -
Monash University
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Teaching), Secondary Education and Teaching -
The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Laws with Arts (Geography & History), Law, Geography & History -
CBD College Pty Limited
Certificate V Training & Assessment, TAE 40116