Adam Starr
Alexandra Headland,QLD
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher: Drama
Grace Lutheran College
04.2024 - Current
- Drama Teacher Yr 7-12
- Yr 8 Homeroom
Teacher: Drama/English
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
04.2024 - Current
- Drama Teacher Yr 7-10
- Yr 8 English
- Yr 7 Homeroom
Teacher: Drama/English
Immanuel Lutheran College
01.2023 - 04.2024
- QCE Drama Teacher Yr 12 (2023 results 8 out of 11 students over 90 percent, four received 25/25 for final exam and another three students received 24/25)
- QCE Drama Teacher Yr 11
- Yr 10 Drama Teacher
- Yr 9 Drama Teacher
- Yr 8/9 English Teacher
- Scene Project (Brisbane Theatre Company) Coordinator
- Produced middle school play "April Aardvark"
- Managed Drama budget
- Ordered materials
- Assistant Director Senior Musical
- Taught Trinity Speech and Drama classes
HEAD OF LEARNING: DRAMA
St Leonards College
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivery and design of the Drama/IB curriculum 5-VCE
- Facilitate and influence the development of new facilities
- Create a strategic plan and implement
- Manage extra-curricular Performing Arts offerings
- Manage and lead Drama department staff
- Create Drama Performance calendar
- Manage budgets for classroom Drama and Speech and Drama
- Manage private Speech and Drama
- Middle School musical Director/Producer
- Curriculum committee
- Assessment and reporting committee
- Member of the Academic Directorate
- Head of Performing Arts drama/theatre studies/Dance /Media
Head of Performing Arts
Korowa Anglican Girls School
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Delivery and design of Drama, Theatre studies, Dance and Media curriculum from Year 6 to 12
- Facilitate and collaborate with the development of new Media/ Dance/Drama facilities
- Yr 9-12 Media and design and implementation/resourcing of a Media Studio
- Manage extra-curricular Performing Arts offerings
- Management/leadership of Drama/Dance/Media department staff
- Promote and manage department Professional Development
- Produce/direct and manage all performance activities including House Arts, House Chorales, Junior and Middle School Productions (musicals and plays)
- Create a strategic plan for the Performing Arts including a mission statement, calendar and goals
- Set design
- Management of budgets for Performing Arts departments and school productions
- VCE Drama/Theatre Studies units 1-4
- 8 Tutor/Advisor and Middle-School teacher and curriculum development
- Jazz Soiree technical support
- Stage manager – Autumn, Spring, House Arts, House Chorals, Annual Concert & Speech Night
- Speech night committee
- Schoolbox curriculum documentation and design
- Facilitate FOTA (Friends of The Arts)
- VCAA Assessor VCE Drama Solo Performance exam 2003-2021
- VCAA Assessor Play Selection Committee
- VCAA Drama/Theatre Studies assessor
Head of Arts
Vermont Secondary College
07.2006 - 06.2009
- As the Head of Arts Leader, responsible for overseeing all subject areas within the Arts Faculty (Music, Art, Visual Communication, Design & Technology, Drama & Media Studies)
- VCE Teacher/Head of Drama, Theatre Studies, Media 7-12, Visual Communication 7-10, Materials Technology 7-10
- Implementation of all Arts curriculum initiatives
- Management of all staff within the Arts Faculty
- School production Producer and Director
- Manage budgets
- Member of the school Leadership Team
- Ensure operation of theatre was safety compliant through the efficient maintenance of the theatre space
- Manage theatre bookings for internal and external parties
Head of Drama / Theatre Studies / Theatre Manager
Vermont Secondary College
01.2005 - 07.2006
- As Head of Drama/Theatre Studies, responsible for the design and delivery of Drama and Theatre Studies curriculum
- Management of all Drama staff
- Ensure operation of theatre was safety compliant through the efficient maintenance of the theatre space
- Manage theatre bookings for internal and external parties
- School production producer and director
Drama / Theatre Studies Teacher
Vermont Secondary College
01.2003 - 01.2005
- As Head of Drama/Theatre Studies, responsible for the design and delivery of Drama and Theatre Studies curriculum
- Management of all Drama staff
- School production producer and director
Technology Teacher
Pimlico Secondary College, London UK
09.2001 - 07.2002
- Material technology/design 7-10, Media/Drama Teacher - Year 7- G.C.S.E
- A LEVEL
Drama Teacher
Brentford School for Girls, London UK
01.2000 - 07.2001
- Drama Teacher - yr 7-G.C.S.E
Drama Teacher
Sheen Secondary School, London UK
09.1999 - 11.1999
- Drama Teacher - yr 7-A-level and Performance Studies
Drama Teacher
Chiswick Community School, London UK
01.1999 - 07.1999
- Drama Teacher - yr 7 – G.C.S.E
Drama Teacher
Frien Barnet Secondary School, London UK
09.1998 - 12.1998
- Drama Teacher
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drama, Media, Visual Art And Design
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC12-1997
Skills
- Motivating students
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Project-based learning
- Effectively builds student rapport
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Creative Problem-Solving
Memberships
- Drama Victoria
- ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media Studies)
Technologies
- Apple Mac
- Schoolbox, Adobe illustrator, Adobe editing, Photoshop, Camtasia, various design and video editing programs
- Lighting control: Varied experience with many analogue based lighting control systems such as LSC/Maxim, FLX s and Jands. Competent in lighting rigging, focusing and design
- Sound Control: Experience and competent ability with both analogue and digital desks
Professional Development
- Making thinking visible Ron Ritchharts
- Using Data to Improve Teaching and Learning
- UMNOS: Ryan Dunn Goal Setting
- Mandatory Reporting and child safety
- Evidence based high impact teaching strategies: Setting Goals, structuring lessons, Explicit teaching, worked examples, collaborative learning, multiple exposures, metacognitive strategies, questioning, feedback and differentiated teaching
- The Deep Learning Competencies, also known as the 6 C's, are the skill sets each and every student needs to achieve and excel in, in order to flourish in today's complex world: Collaboration, Citizenship, Communication, Creativity, Character, Critical Thinking
- Positive Education: Enlighten Education Suzie Green
- PLT (Processional Learning Teams)
- Critical Friends internal staff development program
- Action research: internal presentations for colleagues regarding creativity and 21st century learning skills
- Mindsets: Carol S Dweck
- Feedback: Dillan Williams
- Mindfulness : Dr Craig Hassad
- Learning Technologies: Internal, relating to new LMS (learning Management System) Schoolbox. Virtual classrooms.
- Leadership or Management and Appraisal for Professional Growth: Carolyn Woodhouse
- Thinking about Differentiation: Jenny Little
- Drama Victoria Conference: presenter and attendee
Referees
Eloise Beveridge
Principal
Immanuel Lutheran
0423 224 225
beveridgee@immanuel.qld.edu.au
Fiona Roush
Dean of Teaching and Learning
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
07 5445 4444
froush@scgs.qld.edu.au
QCT Registration
939138
Timeline
Teacher: Drama
Grace Lutheran College
04.2024 - Current
Teacher: Drama/English
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
04.2024 - Current
Teacher: Drama/English
Immanuel Lutheran College
01.2023 - 04.2024
HEAD OF LEARNING: DRAMA
St Leonards College
01.2022 - 04.2023
Head of Performing Arts
Korowa Anglican Girls School
01.2009 - 01.2022
Head of Arts
Vermont Secondary College
07.2006 - 06.2009
Head of Drama / Theatre Studies / Theatre Manager
Vermont Secondary College
01.2005 - 07.2006
Drama / Theatre Studies Teacher
Vermont Secondary College
01.2003 - 01.2005
Technology Teacher
Pimlico Secondary College, London UK
09.2001 - 07.2002
Drama Teacher
Brentford School for Girls, London UK
01.2000 - 07.2001
Drama Teacher
Sheen Secondary School, London UK
09.1999 - 11.1999
Drama Teacher
Chiswick Community School, London UK
01.1999 - 07.1999
Drama Teacher
Frien Barnet Secondary School, London UK
09.1998 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Drama, Media, Visual Art And Design
Deakin University
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