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EXPERIENCE

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 donate money every month to the Concordia Fund for Community Outreach.

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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.

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.

Work Experience

Education

Concordia International School Shanghai

Currently Early Childhood Specialist Music and Movement Teacher (Pre-school to Kindergarten) (I started this position in 2018)

 

Elementary PE Teacher 2017-2018

 

Zurisana Cattery

Small Business Director (2013-2017)

https://www.facebook.com/zurisanacattery

 

Seymour College

January 2009- December 2012

Director of Boarding

 

Scotch College

January-December 2008

International Student Coordinator

ESL (Year 11 and 12)

 

Trinity College

January 2005-December 2007

Director of Teaching and Learning (Middle School)

Physical Education, Humanities and English (Middle School)

 

Families Support Services
Department for Child Protection

January-December 2004

Sex Education Consultant and Educator

 

Mount Carmel College

January-December 2003

Physical Education (Secondary- Year 12), Mathematics (Middle

School) and Lifeskills (Health)

 

International School Moshi

August 1998- June 2002

Head of Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Stables

Teaching load: PE, English and Lifeskills (Year 6-12)

 

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)

 

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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 (2017-2022)

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 donate

money every month to the Concordia Fund for Community

Outreach.

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.

TESTIMONIALS

HIVLearning

A Scott, International School Moshi

"Sue is an able teacher. Head of Department and director of the sports programme. She has taught PE and Lifeskills at the school."

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F Grisham, Seoul International School

"Ms Russell is an extremely professional woman, setting very high standards of conduct for herself and her students."

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T Oughton, Principal, Scotch College 

"Sue immediately made a positive impact on the school, and especially amongst our group of international students."

Contact

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