My classroom is a space where students feel confident to unleash their creativity, are encouraged to make mistakes, and feel safe to be themselves.
Resumé
Get to know me on a professional level
Masters of teaching
English 7-12 ATAR
Media 7-12 ATAR
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Arts
English & Cultural Studies
Media & Communications
University of Western Australia
Writing China In Country
Studied modern and contemporary Chinese literature on exchange in Beijing
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Leadership Development Program
Selected as a high achiever with leadership potential to undertake a two-year teaching and leadership program.
Teach for Australia
Work Experience
Teacher
Denmark Senior High School
Jan 2021 - Present
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7-12 ATAR English teacher
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Media Teacher
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Year Coordinator 11 & 12
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Head of Literacy
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School Board Member
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Follow the Dream tutor
Teacher
Joseph Banks Secondary College
Nov 2018 - Jan 2021
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Aspire English teacher
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Media Teacher
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Head of Media
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Aspire English Coordinator
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Media Academy creator
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Implemented a whole school literacy program
Guest Lecturer
Teach for Australia
Jan 2021 - Present
Volunteering my time for the incoming associates, I have prepared and taught workshops, as well as mentored associates. My areas of specialty are:
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Kinesthetic learning
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Setting up a welcoming classroom
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Differentiation
Associate
Teach for Australia
Nov 2018 - Dec 2020
Selected as a high achiever with leadership potential to undertake a two-year teaching and leadership program, aiming at addressing inequality in Australia's education system.
English Tutor
Lewis Education
Jan 2020 - Present
I started up a tutoring business to better serve the needs of the students in my community. I teach the following:
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ATAR English tutoring
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Exam Preparation workshops
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Essay writing skills
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Literacy skills
Misc.
2008 - 2018
I have worked in a vast array of creative jobs, which allows me to draw on a variety of experiences in my lessons. Some highlights include:
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Fashion Stylist
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Cake business owner
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Media and Marketing Manager
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Curriculum and Planning Officer
Volunteer Work
Being apart of my community and giving back is one of my core values.
WA Association
for the Blind
Assisted visually impaired seniors engage in sports and other activities. This included weekly home visits to help with difficult tasks and bring a smile to their face.
CANTEEN Kids
Summer Camp
Organised and ran workshops and camps for teenagers living with cancer. This involved helping kids engage in fun outdoor activities.
TBS Community Service Program
Assisted disengaged youth in homeless shelters, hospitals, underprivileged high schools, and refugee centres, providing support and a safe space to talk.
Professional Learning
My lifelong love of learning means I have a tendency to enrol and upskill in anything that sparks my curiosity.
I am a fervent believer that teachers remain students of their practice.
English
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ETAWA Teacher in Residence Program
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Born Storytellers Creative Writing Course for ATAR English Teachers
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SCSA Accessing the concept of Voice
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Bell Shakespeare Annual Teachers Conference
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Curtin University Introduction to Noongar Language and Culture
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RETT University Emergent Literacy
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ETAWA Innovative ways to tackle the Composing section of the ATAR Exam
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ETAWA English Teacher Conference
Media
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ATOMWA Media Teacher Conference
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NM TAFE DaVinci Resolve Course
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EdX Sound Design Fundamentals
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School of Film & Media Explore Filmmaking
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Fremantle Arts Introduction to Pinhole Photography
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ATOMWA Media Teachers Mentor Program
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NM TAFE Introduction to Podcasting
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ATOMWA Embedding Literacy and Numeracy in Media
Teaching & Leadership
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Department of Education Aspirant Leaders Program
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EdX Women in Leadership
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Berry Street Trauma Informed Classroom Strategies
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Teach Meet Different Students, Same Classroom
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Barry Bennett CMS Strategies
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Brene Brown Dare to Lead Leadership Course
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UWA Introduction to mentoring a prac student
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Leadership Institute WA Explore a career in school leadership
Referees
Managers and mentors who have lovely things to say about me.
A good old-fashioned chat is always a nice touch, so their contact numbers are available on request.
SAMANTHA MARSHALL
Head of Arts
Joseph Banks Secondary College