As an educator, I create spaces for learners 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 VCE
Media 7-12 VCE
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
Literacy Design Specialist
Inspiring Teachers
May 2023 - Present
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As a founding member of the literacy team, I developed and delivered a literacy program and professional development for early career teachers and school leaders in Ghana.
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Literacy Program Developer
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Co-founder of CPDTE
Teacher
Denmark Senior High School
Jan 2021 - May 2022
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Head of Literacy
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Year Coordinator 11 & 12
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7-12 ATAR English teacher
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Media Teacher
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School Board Member
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Follow the Dream tutor
Teacher
Joseph Banks Secondary College
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
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Head of Media
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Aspire English teacher
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Media Teacher
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Aspire English Coordinator
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Media Academy creator
Teacher
Alice Miller School
Oct 2022 - December 2023
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VCE English teacher
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9/10 Literature Teacher
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Year 9 English Coordinator
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Year 9 Coordinator
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Teacher Mentor
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Leadership coach
Mentor
Teach for Australia
Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
Volunteered as a mentor for the incoming associates. My mentoring and coaching focused on:
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Kinesthetic learning
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Setting up a welcoming classroom
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Differentiation
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Gifted and Talented students
Associate
Teach for Australia
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
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.
Teacher
Swan Christian College
May 2022 - October 2022
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12 ATAR English teacher
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Teacher Instructional Coach
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Christian Living Teacher
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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VCE & 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.
FriendLine
(Friends For Good)
I am currently a supervisor at FriendLine, a charity focused on reducing loneliness in the community. I supervise volunteers in taking phone calls connecting with lonely and isolated members of the community.
WA Association
for the Blind
CANTEEN Kids
Summer Camp
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 through weekly conversations.
Organised and ran workshops and camps for teenagers living with cancer. This involved helping kids engage in fun outdoor activities and teaching cooking classes.
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 educators remain students of their practice.
English
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VATE Meet the VCE Assessors
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VATE VCE English Training Day
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VATE VCE Mini Method Program
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UWA English Teachers Associate
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ETAWA Teacher in Residence Program
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Born Storytellers Creative Writing Course for VCE 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
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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Mental Health First Aid Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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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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Department of Education 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.
ADELHEID STELTER
Teaching & Leadership Advisor
Teach for Australia