Objective
To act with empathy, caring for our children, communities and the world. I am kind and thoughtful. I take risks and learn from failure; I am resilient. I am a contributor. Ultimately, the objective of being a great teacher is to contribute to the intellectual, emotional, and ethical growth of students, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in life and become responsible and contributing members of society.
Skills
I am patient. I am adaptable. I can teach every age from 3 to 20. I communicate well and build relationships. I have high Social Emotional Intelligence. Read more about my skills by clicking the button.
Work Experience
Education
Achieve Xiamen International School Xiamen
Early Childhood - Grade 2 PE Teacher
EAL/ESL Teacher Lower Elementary
Only closed references available on most recruitment sites.
Concordia International School Shanghai
Early Childhood Specialist Music and Movement Teacher (Pre-school to Kindergarten) 2017-2023
Elementary PE Teacher 2017-2018
Only closed references available on most recruitment sites.
Zurisana Cattery
Small Business Director (2015-2017)
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Seymour College
January 2010- December 2015
Director of Boarding
Open Reference from Hilary Stephens, Deputy Head of School
Scotch College
January-December 2008 - 2010
International Student Coordinator
ESL/EAL Teacher High School
Open Reference from Tim Oughton, Principal
Trinity College
January 2005-December 2007
Director of Teaching and Learning (Middle School)
Physical Education, Humanities and English (Middle School)
Open Reference from the Headmaster, Luke Thompson
Families Support Services
Department for Child Protection
January-December 2004
Sex Education Consultant and Educator
Open Reference from Senior Officer, Gail Peters
Mount Carmel College
January-December 2003
Physical Education (High School), Mathematics (Middle
School) and Lifeskills (Health, High School)
Open Reference From Sister Josephine Dubiel, Principal
International School Moshi
August 1998- June 2002
Head of Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Stables
Teaching load: PE, English and Lifeskills (Year 6-12)
Open Reference Keiron White Deputy Head of School
Seoul International School
August 1992- June 1998
Director of Athletics and Activities
Teaching load: PE (PS-12), English, Social Studies and Humanities
(6-10) and Health (Year 6-12)
Open Reference Francelle Grisham Principal
WorkCover
January 1991-June 1992
Educational Officer, Injury Management Trainer
Peterborough High School
January-December 1990
Physical Education (Secondary), English (to year 12) and History
(year 10)
Saint Peter ’s Girls’ School
January-December 1989
Physical Education (K-7) and History (to year 12)
University of South Australia
1985-88
Bachelor of Education
Majoring in Physical Education and English
Coaching
Varsity Swim Coach (2017-2023)
Varsity Boys’ Volleyball
Varsity Girls’ Volleyball
Netball
Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis
USA Swim Coach Certificate
Australian AUSSWIM Certificate
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificate
Volunteering
I have been on school leadership teams for 13 years. I wrote the
student sport section for Stars and Stripes. I built schools in
Africa. I worked with HIV positive families in Tanzania. I led
community programs to pick up trash in Adelaide. I love giving service to those in need.
My Experience
Director of Boarding ~ Seymour College
As Director of Boarding, I adopted a leadership and management style that was ‘hands on’ and which established a physical presence in the boarding house. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and was accessible to all members of the boarding community; boarding students, the parents, the Principal, appropriate members of the Leadership Team, Heads of House/Faculty, tutors/classroom teachers and the boarding house staff. I was ultimately responsible for all operational and welfare requirements of the staff and the 110 girls within the boarding house.
International Student Coordinator ~ Scotch College
I played a critical role in influencing the quality of the International Program and ensuring that students who participated in it had a satisfying and high-quality experience that was shared by their families, school and local communities. I provided pastoral care and support to international students within the School Community, and the Scotch Boarding House. I was a key liaison between international students, families, homestay providers and Scotch staff. I organized correct visas and government forms. I also taught year 11
and 12 ESL.
Director of Teaching and Learning Middle School ~ Trinity College
Reporting to the Principal, my role was to support, hold accountable, develop and lead a team of teachers and support staff, in the Middle School (Year 6-8), to ensure high standards of teaching and learning (including innovative practice) and the wellbeing of students and staff. It was my responsibility to contribute to the strategic development of the College by implementing whole school new initiatives, and monitoring and reporting on key outcomes. It was also my responsibility to collect, analyse and report on NAPLAN (Australia-wide testing) results. Trinity College is the biggest school in Australia, boasting more than 2500 students.
Head of PE and Health (whole school) and Stables ~ International School Moshi
It was my role to teach Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, to all grade levels from Year 5 – IB2 (Year 12). I led multi disciplinary teams to achieve effective student learning outcomes and led the ongoing development of a comprehensive school sporting program. I worked collaboratively with the leadership team to lead, manage and implement whole school improvement processes and initiatives that addressed school and faculty priorities. I demonstrated I could lead the development and implementation of innovative, high-quality teaching and learning programs across the school which were differentiated and supported the learning of all students. I also ran the stables, where we had 10 horses and a full-time riding school. I was the staff elected representative on the school leadership team.
Director of Athletics and Activities ~ Seoul International School
The job of Director of Athletics and Activities at SIS was done for the purpose/s of directing all aspects of the athletics program for the Varsity program; and managing the entire activities program K-12 (called Boosters); managing a second tier Athletics program feeding into Varsity and Junior Varsity; hiring coaching staff; ordering equipment for teams; managing a budget; promoting events, matches and meets; coordinating with operations directors; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the school leadership team.
Contact
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