Adam Blau
Summary
Dedicated teacher offering 5-plus years experience in a diverse range of settings and student groups. Resourceful, hard-working and passionate educator boasting an adaptable and approachable style. Proven track record for fostering respectful and positive relationships with an extensive variety of stakeholders. Expertise includes designing meaningful learning tasks, effectively collaborating with a team of educators, providing relevant feedback and creating comfortable environments for students. Previous experience as a dynamic and proactive journalist, with a nous for sourcing and publishing content across myriad interest areas. Detail-oriented with great listening skills. Well versed in writing and editing to strict deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
English/Middle School Humanities Teacher
Port Melbourne Secondary College
01.2023 - Current
- Year levels taught: 7 - 9
- Additional subjects areas: Media, PE, Journalism
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching strategies and materials.
- Improved classroom management by consistently enforcing clear rules and expectations for behaviour.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open communication lines and hosting regular conferences.
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through Design Thinking and the 5Es learning approaches.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of each student, boosting overall achievement levels.
- Established a safe, inclusive learning environment where all students felt respected and supported.
- Fostered a love for reading in students by creating an engaging classroom library with diverse literature selections.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and optimise best practices for teaching English and Humanities subjects.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, helping students understand their progress and areas for improvement.
- Integrated real-world connections into lessons, making content more relevant and meaningful for students.
- Promoted collaboration among students with group projects and team-building activities.
Primary Teacher
Sholem Aleichem College
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Year levels taught: Grade 3, 4 and 5
- Junior years Sport teacher
- Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Increased student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking skills by implementing project-based learning activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Improved classroom management by setting clear expectations for behavior and implementing consistent consequences.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and after-school clubs, enriching the educational experience for all students.
- Planned and delivered meaningful learning experiences during COVID lockdowns by prioritising well-being, integrating technology and innovating the delivery of content and engagement.
- Promoted inclusive learning environments by adapting instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including those with special needs or English language learners.
National Sports Editor/Journalist
Australian Jewish News
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Full-time journalist for reputable community-serving newspaper more than 120 years old.
- Solely responsible for pitching, sourcing, curating and publishing content for the popular sports sections across both Melbourne and Sydney communities, in addition to reporting for local news and arts.
- Developed close relationships with sources and community figures.
- Published a diverse range of articles from breaking news updates to long-form features while maintaining accuracy and clarity in language use.
- Collaborated with writers, photographers, and designers for cohesive storytelling across all platforms.
Tour Guide
Localing Tours
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Led bespoke tourism experiences throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria for international tourists.
- Increased customer satisfaction through attentive listening and personalized tour adjustments based on group interests.
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing engaging and informative tours of various attractions.
English Teacher
Boston Academy
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Full-time teaching role at a professional English language school
- Student ages range from 12- to 65-years-old
- Developed and delivered engaging four daily 90-minute lessons for variety of abilities
Education
Masters of Teaching - Primary And Secondary
Monash University
06.2018
Bachelor of Journalism -
Monash University
10.2013
VCE -
Leibler Yavneh College
12.2009
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal, written and visual communication
- Organizational ability
- Project-based teaching and learning
- Audience engagement
- Deadline management
- Public speaking abilities
- Content creation
References
- Sarah Keating, former Assistant Principal, Port Melbourne Secondary College, 0404230605
- Adam Kamien, former Editor, Australian Jewish News, 0400360022
- Tammy Bolaffi, former Teacher, Sholem Aleichem College, 0402287553
Interests
Sport, Books, Food, Travel, Movies, History, and Exploring the Great Outdoors
Timeline
English/Middle School Humanities Teacher
Port Melbourne Secondary College
01.2023 - Current
Primary Teacher
Sholem Aleichem College
07.2019 - 05.2022
Tour Guide
Localing Tours
02.2018 - 08.2018
English Teacher
Boston Academy
08.2016 - 02.2017
National Sports Editor/Journalist
Australian Jewish News
03.2014 - 07.2016
Masters of Teaching - Primary And Secondary
Monash University
Bachelor of Journalism -
Monash University
VCE -
Leibler Yavneh College
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