Amanda Baker Email & Phone Number

Delivering Future Seekers programs in schools, engaging year six students over six week blocks to help develop their awareness and understanding of potential careers and the core skills for employment

Working in SparkLab, Queensland Museum's interactive science centre- Facilitating visitor experiences in SparkLab, including presenting Science Bar, Science on a Sphere, and Maker Space programs for diverse audiences - Engaging visitors and enhancing their experience by creating a welcoming and safe learning environment, providing encouragement to.

Working in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit- Conducting a review of the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance and Retention program using surveys, interviews and program analysis- Managing the introduction of a new digital platform to administer the ITAR program improving application, matching and reporting processes

- Overseeing the development and implementation of programs for early learners, carers and educators.- Training and supporting staff across the centre to engage early learners- Development of an early learning strategy focussing on development of STEM skills and habits of mind

Working on ASSETS Program (Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science)- Working collaboratively as part of a regionally dispersed team to plan and implement summer schools for Indigenous high school students.- Organising complex logistics such as travel and supervision for large groups of students traveling to summer schools from.

Outreach and Engagement Team Leader, The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit- Leading outreach and engagement activities including residential camps, school and campus visits focused on increasing the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in higher education - Liaising with stakeholders incl.. staff, schools.

Aboriginal Education Program CoordinatorDeveloping and implementing student workshops, professional learning, and DIY science kits linked to the Australian Curriculum - Coordinating and presenting science outreach tours in remote areas of WA working with Aboriginal students and their teachers - Training staff and managing groups of presenter in remote and.

School Holiday and Outside School hours programs in Weipa and Napranum Aboriginal Community- Planning and implementing sport and recreation activities for after school and school holiday programs

Casual Relief Teacher, Cairns and Weipa regionsReplacing classroom teachers, quickly building rapport with students, delivering engaging lessons and managing classroom behaviour

Schools Engagement Coordinator, School of Science, Engineering and Health- Recruiting, training and placing university students studying science in primary and secondary schools to assist teachers and students- Liaising with schools to place students and coordinating regional trips taking science shows and activities to schools in regional areas

Developing relationships with students and a supportive and fun learning environment Planning and implementing interesting lessons and units while constantly assessing teaching and learning to improve outcomes

Researching, developing and presenting interactive multimedia science presentations for secondary school students across Australia

Presenting science shows and teacher workshops at schools in regional and remote areas around Australia

Graduate Certificate In Indigenous Education, Indigenous Education

Graduate Diploma Of Teaching, Primary Teaching

Bachelor Of Business/Bachelor Of Chemistry, Business Administration And Management, General, Chemistry

Graduate Diploma In Science Communication, Science Communication