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Accepted as an educational content creator as part of Canva's new Education Specialty program during it's beta stage.- Identification and analysis of current design trends impacting the education sector including educator and learner need/demand.- Creation of novel and engaging digital and print resources including, but not limited to, flash cards, presentations, print worksheets, digital worksheets, student assignment templates and more.- Collaboration with other content creators to share ideas regarding insights about graphic design, use, relevancy and editing/modification to meet Canva's template and quality standards.- Upskilling myself in the areas of design principles and other related fields to ensure I create relevant and engaging educational content for the appropriate audience.

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

- Delivery of a new, developing, bespoke engagement program ‘OnTrek’ that whose purpose is to engage students at academic risk through activity-based learning and trauma informed practice.- Facilitation of theoretical and practical lessons including but not limited to vocational and educational training (Certificate II in Active Volunteering), skill building and physical recreation (Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award) and outdoor education activities (high ropes, canoeing, bushwalking).- Liaison and collaboration with numerous classroom teachers at various schools across Cairns to plan and deliver lessons specific to the needs of the OnTrek class, track student progress and build school capability.- Collate and communicate student data pertaining to academic progress and personal and social capability development (aligned with the Australian Curriculum general capabilities).

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

- Delivery of an accelerated Science program for Year 7, aligned to the International Baccalaureate's (IB) Year 3 Middle Years Programme (MYP) standards and the Australian Curriculum.- Delivery of the subject 'Biochemical Solutions'; a program of work encompassing biological and chemical science topics as part of SMT's STEM Futures Program. This course aligns with the IB's MYP Year 5 standards and prepares students for the rigours of the Diploma Programme (DP) in subsequent years.- Team teaching 'Biology Higher Level (HL)' to Year 10s as part of SMT's bespoke Diploma Preparation Programme (DPP).- Team teaching 'Biology HL' to Year 11s as part of the IB's DP, encompassing a larger depth and breadth when compared to the IB DP's Standard Level (SL).

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Supervision and facilitation of lessons, including in-person and online lessons across various North Metropolitan government schools and the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE).SIDE: Responsible for team-teaching a Year 11 Human Biology General class to students in regional, remote and overseas locations.Carine Senior High School: Spent six weeks teaching English to secondary students, acquiring a full-time teaching load of five classes in the midst of units of study. Whilst at Carine SHS, I engaged in collaborative planning and moderation sessions with colleagues, parent-teacher communication and the delivery of engaging lessons and timely, relevant assessment feedback.Requires a strong understanding and implementation of:- Information Communication technology (WebEx, Moodle, SEQTA, Compass, Connect): Uploading and editing resources (including basic html), recording and distribution of online lessons and taking attendance, accessing student information and lesson details.- Classroom management strategies: Low-key preventative behaviour techniques, following individual school behaviour management policies.- Organisation: Liaising with Deputy Principals, Heads of Learning Areas and Administrative staff across various schools to ensure efficient booking of relief lessons (subject specific when and where appropriate) ahead of time, relaying feedback to classroom teachers and adapting to student and/or classroom needs.

Claremont, Western Australia, Australia

Teaching of lower school Science, a Marine Science elective and upper school Biology ATAR. Was also involved in the pastoral care of a Year 8 group as their day-to-day mentor teacher and primary parent/guardian liaison.

I have taught a range of secondary school subjects including ATAR Biology, General Human Biology, lower school physics, chemistry, biology and earth science in addition to health and English. Notable roles I have held during my time at WSC include Year 8 Coordinator (Pastoral) and Year 7 Curriculum Manager (Science). In 2021 I was also nominated for the Western Australian Department of Education awards 'Beginning Teacher of the Year' in recognition of my outstanding practice in my first three years of teaching.

Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom

I began my teaching career with a brief stint in London. I prepared and delivered science lessons and activities to Years 7 and 8 at The Matthew Arnold School. During my last month I worked in supply teaching roles in schools across inner London and the outer fringe.

Graduate Diploma Of Education (Secondary Science, Secondary English), Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science (Veterinary Science), Zoology/Animal Biology