ADRI-JOAN GEUKING-COHAUSZ
Ellenbrook,Australia
Summary
With over 30 years of experience in education, I have developed a diverse set of communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively with colleagues and students in South Africa and Australia. My roles have ranged from Educator, Work Integrated Learning Coordinator (University of the Western Cape), Lecturer (Northlink TVET College), Disability Support Worker in Sydney, and volunteering with the African Women Community Support Group. My organizational skills have enhanced my time management and adaptability to change, fostering a good rapport with colleagues and emphasizing teamwork. As a qualified educator, work-integrated learning coordinator, assessor, and moderator, I possess the knowledge and qualifications to teach in a high school, lecture at a TVET college, and work as a work-integrated learning coordinator. My engagement extends to community roles like Community Liaison Officer, and volunteer work with the Rotary Club of MacArthur Sunrise, and the Holy Cross Choir. I am a fast learner, committed to lifelong learning, and proficient at the Teacher level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HASS, Physical Education and Special Needs Teacher
Holy Cross Catholic College, Aveley Secondary College, and Kenwick Special Needs School
Perth, WA
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Instructed Year 7 and 8 students in History, Economics and Physical Education.
- Strategically planned lessons and programs with a focus on achieving specific learning outcomes.
- Established and nurtured strong collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the broader community.
- Engaged students in enriching learning experiences while collaborating with colleagues to design and organize curriculum content.
- Developed and executed individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs, fostering inclusive educational environments that promote both academic and social development.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Implemented adaptive teaching techniques to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement strategies consistently.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student learning and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
Special Assistance Teacher for Disengaged Students
Warakirri College Blacktown
Sydney Western Suburbs, NSW
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted young people to complete their Year 10 RoSA and Year 12 HSC.
- Taught Personal Development Health and Physical Education, History, and Science.
- Equipped students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to lead and promote healthy, safe and active lives.
- Provided students with the opportunity to explore issues that are impacting their health, for example, tension, stress, and mental fatigue.
- Coordinated interactive excursions.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
- Utilized educational technologies to enhance teaching effectiveness and student interaction.
Covid Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Teacher
Eagle Vale High School
Sydney, NSW
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Established the Covid Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Program at Eagle Vale High School.
- Delivered targeted, intensive small group tuition to students who were disadvantaged by the move to learning from home for seven weeks.
- Implement effective teaching strategies for student engagement.
- Developed lesson plans to meet curriculum standards.
- Monitored student progress and provide feedback.
- Adapt teaching methods to suit various learning styles.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods and curriculum changes.
Literacy and Numeracy Teacher
Cabramatta High School
Sydney, NSW
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Designed and implemented captivating and impactful lessons in literacy and numeracy for students requiring additional assistance.
- Assisted students in enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Worked together with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders to promote student learning and advancement.
Religious Education Teacher
Mount Carmel Catholic College
Sydney, NSW
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Instructed students in faith, ethics, and values.
- Designed lesson plans, facilitated discussions, and promoted spiritual growth, tolerance, and community engagement.
- Evaluated student progress and provided necessary support.
Personal Development Health and Physical Education Teacher
Mount Annan High School
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed PDHPE programs, assessments, and testing protocols.
- Instructed the Year 10 PDHPE curriculum.
- Evaluated assessments and provide prompt feedback.
- Ensured that students understood and retained the knowledge they were taught.
- Developed engaging physical education curricula for diverse student needs.
- Implemented fitness assessments to monitor student progress and health.
- Organized extracurricular sports activities to promote teamwork and leadership.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate wellness into school programs.
- Facilitated inclusive environments for students with varying abilities in sports.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
Lecturer
Northlink College, Tygerberg Campus
Cape Town, SA
01.2012 - 04.2018
- Lectured Communication and Public Administration to National Certificate Level 4 (N4) and Level 5 (N5) in the Public Management Department.
- Lectured on Communication, Fitness Studies and Nutrition, Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Physiology in the Sport Department.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and curriculum enhancements.
- Developed course materials for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Organized academic workshops to promote professional development for faculty and students.
- Managed course schedules and academic calendars to ensure smooth operations each semester.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
- Mentored graduate students with their research projects and dissertations.
- Supervised independent studies conducted by individual students or small groups of students.
- Collaborated with other lecturers to evolve course content and teaching policies.
- Coordinated with external organizations to arrange guest lectures, field trips, and practical experiences relevant to the course content.
- Participated in academic committees, contributing to departmental decision-making and policy formation.
- Contributed to the accreditation processes by preparing necessary documentation and reports showcasing the department's achievements.
Educator
Bonteheuwel High School
Cape Town, SA
01.2010 - 09.2011
- Taught History for Grade 10, 11, and 12 with a 100% pass rate in 2009 and 2010.
- Managed organizational conflict and curriculum development.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students.
- Organized extracurricular activities to support student development and community involvement.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on teaching practices and classroom management.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
- Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
- Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about academic performance and classroom activities.
Work Integrated Learning Coordinator
University of the Western Cape, Hogeshole Arnhem, and Nijmegen
Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
01.2004 - 12.2009
- I worked for 5 years as a Work Integrated Learning Coordinator at the University of the Western Cape in the School of Public Health (Faculty of Community and Health Sciences). The project was the Theewaterskloof Community Partnership Project. The project was a partnership between the University of the Western Cape and Hogeschool Arnhem and Nijmegen in the Netherlands.
- I coordinated the placement of students in the School of Public Health (Faculty of Community and Health Science) at the University of the Western Cape.
- Placements of nursing students, social work students, occupational therapy students, physiotherapy students, sport management students, and sport science students in the rural towns of Grabouw, Caledon, Genadendal and Greyton.
- Placement of social work students, engineering students, and sport science students from Hogeschool Arnhem and Nijmegen in the Netherlands, in the rural towns of Grabouw, Caledon, Genadendal, and Greyton.
- I formulated agendas, scheduled meetings and prepared minutes for meetings between the two universities - University of the Western Cape and Hogeschool Arnhem and Nijmegen, the School of Public Health in the Faculty of Community and Health Science and the Municipalities of Grabouw, Genadendal, Greyton and Caledon. Unified meeting plans with non-profit organizations, schools, early child care centers, clinics, hospitals, age care centers, and the police in the rural towns regarding the placement of students.
- Arranged accommodation for all the students who had their work-integrated learning placement in Grabouw, Genadendal, Greyton, and Caledon.
- Negotiated lease agreements with landlords and age care centers for the leasing of rooms and houses to accommodate the students.
- Liaised with the legal department of the University of the Western Cape for contract preparation and document creation for the leased accommodation.
- I fully equipped and funished all the accommodation and compiled a comprehensive inventory of all the rooms and houses.
- I organized the induction of students in the rural towns, and the placements at the different agencies.
- Scheduled meetings with lecturers and students to discuss the research project, and coordinated meetings with academic staff and students to review the research progress.
- Established two offices and hired two work-integrated learning officers to handle emergencies, address urgent needs, and provide assistance to students during their placements.
- I supported student welfare.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Curriculum Development and Implementation of Educational Programs, Communication, Sociology of Education, Media Across Curriculums
University of Cape Town
South Africa12.1991
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree - History - Thesis - Historical Data Analysis
University of The Western Cape
South Africa12.1990
Bachelor of Arts - History, Sociology, Anthropology
University of Western Cape
South Africa12.1989
Teachers' Diploma - Physical Education, Sport Management
Bellville College of Education
South Africa12.1979
Skills
- Technical skills: project management, facilitation, certified assessor, certified moderator, curriculum development, and Microsoft Outlook
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Individualized education plans
- Curriculum development
- Assessment strategies
- Student engagement
- Educational technology
- Collaboration skills
- Critical thinking
- Community involvement
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior management
- Time management
- Professional development
- Social skills training
- Educational support
- Instructional strategies
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Motor skills development
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Positive reinforcement
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- IEP compliance
- Social integration
- Empathy and patience
- Individual instruction
- Activity planning
- Social development and integration
- Documentation
- Functional skills training
- Smartboard
- Visual supports
- Assessment and evaluation
- Behavior improvements
- Reporting requirements
- Student records management
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Evidence-based assessment
- Collaborative teamwork
- Skills development
- Literacy intervention
- Positive role model
- Motivating students
- Learning style assessment
- Emotional support
- MS office proficient
- Data collection
- IEP implementation
- Curriculum adjustments
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
Certification
Coaching and Mentoring Certificate, Assessor Certificate, Moderator Certificate, Exercise Science Certificate, Computer Science Certificate, Certificate in MS Project, Certificate in Project Management, Certificate in Public Relations, and Proficient Teacher Accreditation
Languages
Languages: English, Afrikaans
References
- Spiritual Referee: Bonaventure, Echeta, Rev Fr, sthelenas@holycross.wa.edu.au, (08) 9296 7088, St Helena of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, 18 Coolamon Boulevard and Strathmore Parkway, Ellenbrook, WA, 6069
- Professional Referee: Matthew Dunstan, head of the History Department, Ellenbrook Secondary College, Ellenbrook, WA, Matthew.Dunstan@education.wa.edu.au, Cell: 0411967841
- Personal Referee: Rosemary Kariuki, Police Liaison Officer Campeltown, Australian Hero 2021, rosemarykariuki2004@gmail.com, Cell: +61 402316586
- Professional Referee: Melissa Cartner, Melissa.Cartner@cewa.edu.au, Holy Cross College Ellenbrook, Head of Religious Education, Ellenbrook, WA
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Travelling - visited 6 out or the 7 continents
Timeline
HASS, Physical Education and Special Needs Teacher
Holy Cross Catholic College, Aveley Secondary College, and Kenwick Special Needs School
04.2024 - 07.2025
Special Assistance Teacher for Disengaged Students
Warakirri College Blacktown
01.2023 - 04.2024
Covid Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Teacher
Eagle Vale High School
10.2021 - 12.2022
Literacy and Numeracy Teacher
Cabramatta High School
01.2021 - 09.2021
Religious Education Teacher
Mount Carmel Catholic College
04.2020 - 12.2020
Personal Development Health and Physical Education Teacher
Mount Annan High School
02.2019 - 04.2020
Lecturer
Northlink College, Tygerberg Campus
01.2012 - 04.2018
Educator
Bonteheuwel High School
01.2010 - 09.2011
Work Integrated Learning Coordinator
University of the Western Cape, Hogeshole Arnhem, and Nijmegen
01.2004 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Education - Curriculum Development and Implementation of Educational Programs, Communication, Sociology of Education, Media Across Curriculums
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree - History - Thesis - Historical Data Analysis
University of The Western Cape
Bachelor of Arts - History, Sociology, Anthropology
University of Western Cape
Teachers' Diploma - Physical Education, Sport Management
Bellville College of Education
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