My vocation is the education of young people to build capacity to experience success at school and in their transition into career pathways. I am an enthusiastic educator who is empathetic to the needs of young people. With extensive experience teaching in secondary schools I enjoy mathematics and sharing this with students and peers. My teaching includes many years in VCE, leadership positions, program coordination, year level support and well being, and career education and support. I enjoy working collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, and strive to continue to learn and grow. Prior to teaching I had an extensive career in computers. I was a Senior Systems Analyst at Caterpillar of Australia, designing and programming computer systems. This included project management, analysis, design and coding of an international logistics system that included collaboration with colleagues in USA, Brasil, Singapore and Belgium. I feel strongly committed to supporting and improving young peoples experience in school and life. This has led to broardening my understanding of wellbeing and readiness to transition into work and life after school. In addition to my professional career, I love my family, helping people, and exploring the world and how things work. Summary Extensive experience in teaching of mathematics years 7 to 12, and information technology, including curriculum development, school leadership, and program coordination | Year level well being and support coordinator, Student allocations and timetabler | Extensive experience in the computer industry including project leadership, analysis of systems, programming, and testing | Experience and training in Career Development and Education including, course allocations, career education course delivery | Formal education including Bachelor of Science (mathematics and computing), Diploma in Education (mathematics and computing), Cert. IV in Career Development and Education, Diploma in Computer Science | Skills and mindset include, inclusive, empathetic, curious, problem solving, collaboration, organisation, bias to action, digital literacy |