Experience

Edith Cowan University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Delivering the curriculum component at the School of Education Design and Technology department Delivering the curriculum component at the School of Education Design and Technology department



Elevated Education

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Passing on my knowledge and experience of 25 years in the classroom is something I have always been passionate about and this role has given me the perfect vehicle to do this.Presenting and writing Professional development and coaching packages for teachers and schools on a broad range of topics from 'How to manage Dyslexia in your classroom' to 'Writing programmes from the scope and sequance' has allowed me to disseminate all aspects of a long career with a breath of experience in diverse settings.



Knowledge Books & Software

• Australia
• Information Technology & Services

• Published Author

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Having struggled to find appropriate textbooks for my students on arrival in Australia I set about finding a publisher and writing my own! The end result were two workbooks covering both Woods and Metals for year 7 & 8 students. Having struggled to find appropriate textbooks for my students on arrival in Australia I set about finding a publisher and writing my own! The end result were two workbooks covering both Woods and Metals for year 7 & 8 students.



SMYL Community College

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Standards Consultant

  • Jan 2020 - May 2021

  Having been recognised for an exemplary skill set in providing a therapeutic learning space for students who suffered with a range of significant educational barriers, including complex trauma, I was offered the role of supporting teachers in the College to develop a therapeutic approach to teaching the cohort whilst embedding the AITSL standards for teachers.This complex role includes:* developing appropriate professional learning to support teachers within a CARE and Re engagement setting* supporting the development, implementation and review of Individual Education Plans for students with complex barriers to engagement and learning* Supporting teachers in ensuring their learning space is therapeutic and provides a safe space for regulation, re connection and learning* Assist teachers in developing their professional skills in line with the AITSL standards, including planning for future professional learning, demonstrating skills and strategies in the learning space, and monitoring practice and providing constructive and informative feedback, in a supportive manner* Create high quality resources to support a range of programs and learning opportunities within the College* Work collaboratively with support services to ensure the best possible plan is provided for a student at any given time, always ensuring best practice is modelled to all members of staff



Murdoch University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Teacher Mentor

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2020

  Working with Student teachers during their teaching practice in the Design and Technology department, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the development of the students working with me and watching them thrive and grow under my mentorship is what inspired me to set up Elevated Education. Working with Student teachers during their teaching practice in the Design and Technology department, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the development of the students working with me and watching them thrive and grow under my mentorship is what inspired me to set up Elevated Education.



Living Waters Lutheran College

• Australia
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Design and Technology

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  I was employed on a permanent contract to teach years 6 – 12 in the subject areas of Food, Woods and Metals. I have also taught classes in Health and Life Skills and I am accredited to deliver the Keys for Life Programme. I enjoyed this role but felt my experience and skills in the classroom were being under-utilised and when I was made redundant, as Metalwork was cut from the curriculum I decided to move into the field of Educational Consultancy. I was employed on a permanent contract to teach years 6 – 12 in the subject areas of Food, Woods and Metals. I have also taught classes in Health and Life Skills and I am accredited to deliver the Keys for Life Programme. I enjoyed this role but felt my experience and skills in the classroom were being under-utilised and when I was made redundant, as Metalwork was cut from the curriculum I decided to move into the field of Educational Consultancy.



John Wollaston Anglican Community School

• Australia
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Design and Technology

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  I was employed on a permanent contract to teach students from years 7 – 12 in the woodwork and metalwork area of Design and Technology. I was the sole teacher of this subject and responsible for all programs within this subject. I am confident in all areas of the workshop and pride myself on ensuring safe working practices at all times. In 2016 I stepped up and became Head of House, a pastoral, leadership role, for two terms and worked hard to maintain the high expectations and ethos throughout the school, as well as supporting students through some difficult issues.



ROCKINGHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2013



The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form/Colne Valley High School

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Year

  • Sep 2008 - Jan 2013

  Working with a year group of 250 students through years 7 – 11 and liaising with a number of outside agencies such as social services, police, education psychologists. Writing development plans and line managing a team of 7 form teachers, as well as still working in a part time teaching position.

• Head of Design Technology Department

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2008

  In my role I taught across the school from Year 7 to Year 13. I taught mainly woodwork and metalwork but also some Graphics classes. I was responsible for the exam performance of students within my subject area and focused closely on data and targets as well as staff feedback, then worked with students to achieve their full potential.



The University of Huddersfield

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Teacher Mentor

  • Sep 2000 - Dec 2012

  Working with students on their teaching practice with Design and Technology, encouraging reflective practice and always giving thorough and timely feedback to ensure students can learn and grow from each and every classroom experience they have. Working with students on their teaching practice with Design and Technology, encouraging reflective practice and always giving thorough and timely feedback to ensure students can learn and grow from each and every classroom experience they have.



Oulder Hill Community School

• Germany
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher of Design Technology

  • Sep 1998 - Aug 2002

  My role at this school was as a classroom teacher, working with pupils from year 7 to 11. My role at this school was as a classroom teacher, working with pupils from year 7 to 11.



UK Home Office

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Attendance Centre Instructor

  • Jul 1997 - Dec 2000

  I worked in this role each alternate Saturday for two hours, teaching woodwork to a group of 10 boys who had been given attendance orders by the court. The boys had committed various offences and many had violent personalities. I worked in this role each alternate Saturday for two hours, teaching woodwork to a group of 10 boys who had been given attendance orders by the court. The boys had committed various offences and many had violent personalities.



Hollingworth High School

• United Kingdom

• Teacher of Design Technology

  • Jul 1997 - Aug 1998

  My role at this school was as a classroom teacher, working with pupils from year 7 to 11. I taught an equal number of classes in both Graphics and Resistant Materials. I also worked as form tutor and took a year 8 form group My role at this school was as a classroom teacher, working with pupils from year 7 to 11. I taught an equal number of classes in both Graphics and Resistant Materials. I also worked as form tutor and took a year 8 form group