Sam Cousins Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne

Student Role: 1285 students ranging from Year seven to twelveSubjects Taught:• Year Ten: Geography – Coastal sustainability and human wellbeing• Year Ten History – WWII: Pacific Theatre and Pop Culture• Year Nine Humanities – Industrial Revolution, WWI, Biomes and Food Security• Year Eight Humanities– Medieval Europe, Shogun Japan, Coastal and Geomorphic Hazards.• Year Seven English – Film studies, analytical texts, writers workshops and PoetryExperience•… Show more Student Role: 1285 students ranging from Year seven to twelveSubjects Taught:• Year Ten: Geography – Coastal sustainability and human wellbeing• Year Ten History – WWII: Pacific Theatre and Pop Culture• Year Nine Humanities – Industrial Revolution, WWI, Biomes and Food Security• Year Eight Humanities– Medieval Europe, Shogun Japan, Coastal and Geomorphic Hazards.• Year Seven English – Film studies, analytical texts, writers workshops and PoetryExperience• I became a senior member of the Year Nine and Ten Humanities program. I worked collaboratively to developed several units for work for my colleague to utilise.• I constantly strived to create interactive, engaging lessons which prioritised collaboration, active participation and holistic learning.• I was a Mentor Leader for Hollow House. This program prioritised student wellbeing and focused on supporting students’ academic and personal growth. My role was to mentor 24 students from year 7-12 and be the key support person for both students and their parents.• I organised field trips for geography students to investigate coastal environments.• I effectively taught students during remote learning and achieve positive outcomes.• I was a constant volunteer for school camps and excursions. Show less

Plainland, Queensland, Australia

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Role: 1304 students ranging from year six to twelveSubjects Taught: • Humanities, English, Maths and Science Experience:• I taught in a year seven and eight composite class of sixty students. Pupils had mixed abilities ranging from curriculum level three to six.• I designed activities that were adaptable for all abilities.• I worked collaboratively in a team of three, which highlight each teachers strengths to most effectively advance students learning.• I… Show more Role: 1304 students ranging from year six to twelveSubjects Taught: • Humanities, English, Maths and Science Experience:• I taught in a year seven and eight composite class of sixty students. Pupils had mixed abilities ranging from curriculum level three to six.• I designed activities that were adaptable for all abilities.• I worked collaboratively in a team of three, which highlight each teachers strengths to most effectively advance students learning.• I was looked upon to deal with special needs and problem students due to the respectful and supportive relationship I had built during the practicum.• I was a reader/writer for students with learning disabilities during the year eleven and thirteen practice exams. Show less

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Role: 2042 students ranging from year eight to twelve.Subjects Taught: • Year Eleven Geography. Topic: Global patterns of Malaria and wealth.• Year Ten, Geography. Topic: Investigating local and international weather patterns. • Year Nine Humanities. Topic: How Australian convict migration impacted people and place• Year Eight Humanities. Topic: The deforestation of the Amazon rainforestExperience:• I built incredible student relationships and was honoured to… Show more Role: 2042 students ranging from year eight to twelve.Subjects Taught: • Year Eleven Geography. Topic: Global patterns of Malaria and wealth.• Year Ten, Geography. Topic: Investigating local and international weather patterns. • Year Nine Humanities. Topic: How Australian convict migration impacted people and place• Year Eight Humanities. Topic: The deforestation of the Amazon rainforestExperience:• I built incredible student relationships and was honoured to receive a Haka from my students on the final day.• I was trusted to lead an NCEA geographic research internal unit focuses on weather patterns. • I was given full charge of the year nine (accelerate) and year ten programme within the first two weeks of teaching.• I was commended as one of the best student teachers the department had trained. • I became fluent with Google Suites and seamlessly integrated technology into lessons to help engage modern learners. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for supporting the store manager and leading a team of 20+ staff in Australia’stop earning Kathmandu store.• Manager of the Down, Rainwear and Packs floor of the multi-level flagship store. This areacontributed to almost 60% of the store sales.• Responsible for coordinating and ensuring VM change overs are implemented to companystandards.• Responsible for maintaining stock levels in a fast -paced environment and cycle counting toensure stock… Show more Responsible for supporting the store manager and leading a team of 20+ staff in Australia’stop earning Kathmandu store.• Manager of the Down, Rainwear and Packs floor of the multi-level flagship store. This areacontributed to almost 60% of the store sales.• Responsible for coordinating and ensuring VM change overs are implemented to companystandards.• Responsible for maintaining stock levels in a fast -paced environment and cycle counting toensure stock integrity.• Responsible for refunds, start and end of day procedures, weekly sales reports and headoffice reports.• Corporate sales liaison and First Aid Trained. Show less

London, United Kingdom

I was TomTom Sports Technical Representative and Territory Manager for Southern United Kingdom. As the company launched into a new sector of GPS products, I was part of the founding team of three taking the sports watches to market throughout UK and Ireland. Using an aggressive marketing, training and PR strategy we were able to become the top selling GPS product in the UK’s largest running retailer within a year. During this time I used innovative ways to expand the brands appeal to… Show more I was TomTom Sports Technical Representative and Territory Manager for Southern United Kingdom. As the company launched into a new sector of GPS products, I was part of the founding team of three taking the sports watches to market throughout UK and Ireland. Using an aggressive marketing, training and PR strategy we were able to become the top selling GPS product in the UK’s largest running retailer within a year. During this time I used innovative ways to expand the brands appeal to independent and chain retailers; performed corporate and store training; signed multiple new accounts; identified key sponsorship opportunities; attended trade fairs and weekly running events; was a constant point of contact for retailers; and provided ongoing feedback to head office about the products performance. I had a maximum of 141 store in my portfolio, which was split into 2 roles once I left. I was looked upon to implement marketing strategies and effectively merchandise the product in store and for a period of time was the Sales Representative for my territory. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Floor manager in charge of day to day customer interactions and store merchandising.• Motivating a team of 6-8 to achieve and exceed KPI's in a demanding retail environment.• Consistently top salesman and winner of multiple awards related to service excellence.• Implementing successful training programs to ensure staff knowledge was to an excellent level to maximise customer satisfaction and trust.• Responsible to daily and weekly reports to Head office.

Melbourne, Australia

Sales focused on performance running shoes and accessories. In particular, knowing the technical aspects and differences between shoes and brands within an ever changing industry. Consistently top salesman and comfortably meeting budgets and KPI’s. Weekend shift supervisor in charge of between 3-6 staff

Graddip, Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science