The Foundry is a Makerspace and a practical classroom where students are encouraged, aided by technology to design and explore endless possibilities in a safe and supportive learning environment. This ‘hands on’ learning approach has been developed in response to the current education focus on developing skills in STEM subjects, particularly with female students.It has been my privilege to develop this facility at Meriden school from its beginnings. I wrote a successful funding application which provided funds to assist the purchase of supplies for the makerspace program. I have researched and purchased equipment for the space, written and implemented appropriate WHS policies, and directed and assisted classes in the space. I am also required to undertake the upkeep of technology used including a number of 3D printers. I am continually researching and learning new technologies including VR and 3D modelling/ printing, so as to teach and demonstrate these concepts to students.

IT assistance to teachers and students with their technology related difficulties. Problem solving and strong customer service was involved in delivering solutions.

At the library I am completing an internship to assist in the running of a cross-library week long comic festival called Comic Con-versation and to learn practical library skills. I have received training on reference desk work, weeding, shelf tidying, event planning, magazine processing, returning items and running community events.

IT assistance to teachers and students with their technology related difficulties. Problem solving and strong customer service was involved in delivering solutions.

At SCEGGS Darlinghurst I assisted with shelf sorting, borrowing, returning, covering books, decorating the library and creating subject guides. I also trained one of the librarian technicians on Photoshop and Illustrator as tools for creating posters for the library.

Assisting Students and TeachersMaintaining printersLoaning ItemsFixing various Mac problems

At COFA I worked to help lecturers and students with their Mac problems.● Assisting Students and Teachers● Maintaining printers● Loaning Items● Fixing various Mac problems● Various admin roles

I assisted with computer role outs that involved wiping and imaging computers.● Fdisking (wiping computers)● Imaging (computers)● Projector filter cleaning● Asset registering● Changing printer cartridges● Checking wireless access points● Update software packages

As an IT technician I coded in C# on web applications and helped manage the servers.● Adding and deleting users● Editing and creating group policies ● Using C# code and creating similar code● Creating flipcharts● Helping with the report process● Creating images and icons

I completed general helpdesk jobs around the school and assisted with computer role outs that involved wiping and imaging computers.● General Helpdesk jobs● Imaging computers