Experience

Australian Christian College - Moreton

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Teacher: Creative Arts / Literacy Coordinator/ Careers Practitioner / Staff Mentor

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Description of Duties held:Careers adviser , coordinating high school career programs: TVET, School to work programs, Work Experience, HSC course selection support, tertiary education transitions, Traineeships, apprenticeships, scholarships, Delivery of career guidance workshops and personal career coaching. High School Examination officer and staff mentor, Creative Arts senior teacher: Drama, Music, Visual Arts. Student Success Coordinator. Staff Mentor and supervisor for NSWIT competencies. Government initiative with AITSL- Collaborating, Implementing and Leading Curriculum Change.Scholarship Candidate: Career Development and Counseling ( post grad )Professional Member: CAA NSW/ ACT - Careers Advisers Association ESL supportPeer Support: Leader for Peer Support AustraliaStudent teacher and staff mentorship.Coordinator: Residential Teaching and Distance Education Program development and delivery in NSWWorld Vision leader representative - 40 Hour Famine Programs and Fund Raising.Science Fair coordinator - Coordinated programs to develop an interest in scientific study.Other subjects taught: English - Literacy, Design Technology, Food Technology, Textile Technology, Science, Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Work Education.Literacy development and advancement with action learning strategies to enhance higher order thinking and application. Engaging students in rich learning activities through the application of Gardiners multiple inteligences and Blooms Taxonomy. Show less

• Careers Coach, Teacher Accreditation Co-ordinator/ Mentor, Executive Teacher: Arts / Humanities

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Coaching senior students with career choices, subject selection, career testing, career workshops, Tafe / TVET course co-ordinator, university rep. , staff mentorship and teacher accreditation facilitation, literacy co-ordinator.



Calvary Chapel Christian School

• Georges Hall

• Creatives Arts Coordinator and ESL Teacher

  • 2006 - 2006

  Whole school Creative Arts Coordinator. School musicals and Special Programs ESL tutor and program coordinator Whole school Creative Arts Coordinator. School musicals and Special Programs ESL tutor and program coordinator



Independent Christian School - New Zealand. As Principal

• Taumarunui, New Zealand

• Taumarunui Chrstian Academy

  • 2003 - 2005

  Employed to lead a team of dedicated board members ( from 7 denominations ) to achieve school registration. The school previously experienced discretionary reports over a period of 9 years and was facing the threat of closure. Achieved top ERO report as published in Newspapers and ERO website. Described as a forward thinking principal working on identified targets, demonstrating leadership in innovative programs and best practice to meet the needs of students, focusing widely on ICT, Literacy and Numeracy. Multi- cultural school- majority of the student from low income backgrounds, low funding provisions, but great community involvement. Networked with key officials, departmental inspectors, University mentors and other stake holders. Highly valued and supported by the mayor, Sue Morris. Show less



NSW Department of Education

• Australia
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Papatoetoe Intermediate School

  • 1998 - 2004

  Intermediate Senior Teacher: teaching English, Science, Design Technology, ICT, Library Skills and Maori. Mentor: Student teachers and staff. Head of Drama. Produced and supported whole school performances within the school and the wider community. Multi - Cultural Coordinator - coordinated a bi-annual event to recognise and celebrate the diversity within the student and staff communities. This included researched presentations, food stalls, multi-cultural entertainment, flag parades and cultural showcases. Community Programs - Developed programs for special Occasions, Senior Citizens and local communities, out sourcing key professionals to advance and provide more platforms for performance. ESL teacher support and staff mentor APPA Choir Delegate - Regional and Inter - Regional Choir Ensembles. Preparing students for large scale mass performances on a regional and statewide level with multiple and individual harmonies. Dance Troupe Coordinator: Teaching basics in Jazz and Contemporary dance for performance within the school and wider community. Specialised project research with disabled students. Show less