Secondary school VCE teacher. Humanities specialist.

Subjects taught: - VCE Legal Studies (Year 11 and Year 12). I was the only active Legal Studies teacher at this school. - VCE Business Management (Year 11). Core Skills• curriculum development,• training, communication, and group instruction, • identifying and responding to client needs (including students’ academic and social needs),• presenting complex topics to audiences with a wide range of abilities and prior knowledge, • stimulating creativity and engagement, • facilitating group work and team building, • assessment and feedback, • collaboration and team planning, • mentoring,• developing student study technique and self-monitoring skills. I boosted enrolments for the Year 12 Legal Studies class from 16 in 2019 to over 20 in 2020, after I taught that cohort in 2019.In 2020 I taught VCE English and Humanities, years 9 and 10.

I tutored year 5 to year 9 students in Numeracy and Literacy. I am a qualified lawyer so am also available to tutor in legal studies. From my studies and interests I have a strong humanities background so am also happy to tutor in Politics and History. I am also available for editing and proof reading as I have high level drafting skills.

I have successfully completed the Masters of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) at Monash University with a Distinction average in 2017I completed 4 professional placements, 2 primary and 2 secondary.1. Sandringham East Primary School June 2016 Mentor: Ms. Suzanne Condrin Years 3 and 4. Created lesson plans and taught classes in Literacy and Numeracy. Assisted with sports. Professional Development (PD) attended: Safe Minds, curriculum planning.2. Chelsea Primary School, Chelsea Aug./ Sept. 2017 Mentor: Mr. Andrew Cumming Years 3 and 4. Teaching focus: Literacy, Numeracy and Science. 3. Maranatha Christian College, Endeavour Hills. Sept. 2016 Mentor: Ms. Candice Thornton Teaching focus: Legal Studies (Years 10 & 11), Observed and assisted in English and History (Years 8 & 9), Assisted and taught Year 12 VCE Legal Studies class. Years 3 and 44. Mount Eliza Secondary College, Mount Eliza. April 2017 Mentor: Ms Laura Collard. Teaching focus: Year 12 legal studies, Teaching focus: Year 7 & 8 Science and Year 7 Maths. Observed Year 11 Biology, and Year 9/10 Neuroscience. Some samples of my best work appear below:HIGH DISTINCTION (HD)MATHS/NUMERACY: Inquiry Project: Bunjil Eggs & Bicycles - engaging parents to help children learn Maths SCIENCE: Sustainability Learning Investigation (Co Authors Jacob & James Kennedy)ASSESSMENT: Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting (D) and (HD)HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION (primary): Group assignment (co-Authors T Hibbert, G Drover) LEARNING THEORY: Learning at the heart of Teaching ARTS: The contemporary importance of the Arts learning area in schools DISTINCTION (D)LEGAL STUDIES: RESEARCH & DESIGN OF A TEACHING AND LEARNING PLAN (Co-Author Jacob Kennedy)

Litigation Lawyer for injured clients. Claims included Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Federal Workers Compensation, Superannuation, Disability and general insurance.I presented to many different client referral groups including: GPs, physiotherapists, Motorcycle clubs, Bicycle Network Victoria

Litigation Lawyer in Victoria. Ran personal injuries cases involving transport accidents and recovery actions against third parties

Litigation Lawyer in Tasmania, Australia. I ran mainly personal injuries cases, many involving transport accidents. I also ran public liability cases, 'slip and trip' personal injury cases for national supermarket chains, and a trotting injury case. My clients included Plaintiffs and corporate defendants. Highlights included obtaining a settlement of $2.33 million for a brain injured client.