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Skills
Certification
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Belinda Brants

Student Manager And Visual Arts Teacher
Sunbury,VIC

Summary

I am an experienced, passionate and capable educator who is pro-active in, and dedicated to creating and providing equity in educational opportunities, to those who are most disadvantaged. I have a particular interest in student wellbeing as I wholeheartedly believe that overall connectedness and sound mental health, form the foundations required for all students to meet their full potential.

Overview

2
2
Certifications
27
27
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Arts Teacher and House Leader

Sunbury College
Sunbury, VIC
01.2020 - Current

I play an active role in supporting students with their attendance, engagement with the school community, and in maintaining their wellbeing.

Year Level Co-ordinator, Visual Arts/ VCD/English Teacher

Sunbury Downs College
Sunbury, VIC
01.2016 - 12.2019

VCAL Co-ordinator and Visual Arts Teacher

Craigiburn Secondary College
Craigieburn, VIC
07.2011 - 12.2015

I was responsible for managing the all strands of the VCAL curriculum as well as ensuring staff kept all curriculum documentation up-to-date.

I organised work placements for our students and maintained the relevant records of each employer, while making regular visits to observe each student while on placement.

Visual Arts and VCD Teacher

Whittlesea Secondary College
Whittlesea, VIC
01.2011 - 06.2011

I taught VCE level Visual Communication and Design and Studio Arts

I organsised various gallery visits and artist presentations for my students.

Visual Arts and English Teacher

Stanthorpe State High School
Stanthorpe, QLD
07.2008 - 12.2010

I was responsible for running whole school literacy professional development sessions for all staff.

I produced the annual school magazine, including the collation of articles, photographs, design of the magazine and the selection and editing of the cover art.

Year 9 Coordinator and Visual Arts Teacher

Woodridge State High School
Woodridge, QLD
03.2005 - 12.2007

I implemented and oversaw the GOALS mentorship program

I organised and ran art exhibitions for my Certificate III senior art students.

I was in charge of the publication of the annual school magazine.

Art/English/Humanities/Design/IT/Business Studies Teacher

Trust Education
London, England
03.2004 - 03.2005

I worked in both school and tuition centre settings.

I was a travelling teater/tutor for the Haringey Tuition centre for severely disadvantaged students.

English Language Teacher

NOVA English Language School
Shinjuku, Tokyo
10.2002 - 09.2003

I was an English Language teacher for private students form pre-school age to senior citizens.

Art/English/Community Projects Teacher/Coordinator

Maryborough And Urangan State High Schools
Hervey Bay, QLD
09.2002 - 06.2003

I initiated and managed a community projects program for at-risk students.

I was responsible for all set and costume design for the school production.

Education

Certificate IV in TAE - Training And Assessment - Full Cert And Upgrade

IVET Institute
Melbourne, VIC
11.2016 - 11.2018

Graduate Diploma of Education - Education

Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW
01.2002 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Visual Arts - Visual Arts And Post-Modern Philosophy

Southern Cross University
01.2000 - 12.2021

Diploma of Visual Arts - Painting And Photography

Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE
Noosa, QLD
01.1998 - 12.1999

Certificate III in Digital Art And Graphic Design - Digital Arts, Photography, Graphic Design

Moreton Institute of TAFE
Mount Gravatt, QLD
01.1997 - 12.1997

Skills

Compassionate, understanding and patient

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Certification

Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Accomplishments

I Have exhibited and sold my artwork which has been hung in a number of galleries and group exhibitions. Prior to becoming a teacher I worked in the Hospitality industry, then as a freelance graphic designer, working briefly for Getty Images while living in London.

Additional Information

I recently applied for, was offered, and accepted a position in the Graduate Diploma of Psychology at RMIT. I would like to continue to further my knowledge and skills in relation to student wellbeing, by completing part-time studies that will eventually qualify me as a psychologist. I believe that this will complement and enhance my capabilities as an educator, particularly as someone who works with a multitude of students with significant needs that reach well beyond the classroom.

Interests

I love painting, printmaking and photography I also love long distance running and keeping my mind and body active I'm just as keen on creating beautiful spaces as I am painting I love gardening, cooking, sewing and playing multiple instruments, when I'm not reading or spending time with my family

Timeline

Visual Arts Teacher and House Leader

Sunbury College
01.2020 - Current

Certificate IV in TAE - Training And Assessment - Full Cert And Upgrade

IVET Institute
11.2016 - 11.2018

Year Level Co-ordinator, Visual Arts/ VCD/English Teacher

Sunbury Downs College
01.2016 - 12.2019

VCAL Co-ordinator and Visual Arts Teacher

Craigiburn Secondary College
07.2011 - 12.2015

Visual Arts and VCD Teacher

Whittlesea Secondary College
01.2011 - 06.2011

Visual Arts and English Teacher

Stanthorpe State High School
07.2008 - 12.2010

Year 9 Coordinator and Visual Arts Teacher

Woodridge State High School
03.2005 - 12.2007

Art/English/Humanities/Design/IT/Business Studies Teacher

Trust Education
03.2004 - 03.2005

English Language Teacher

NOVA English Language School
10.2002 - 09.2003

Art/English/Community Projects Teacher/Coordinator

Maryborough And Urangan State High Schools
09.2002 - 06.2003

Graduate Diploma of Education - Education

Southern Cross University
01.2002 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Visual Arts - Visual Arts And Post-Modern Philosophy

Southern Cross University
01.2000 - 12.2021

Diploma of Visual Arts - Painting And Photography

Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE
01.1998 - 12.1999

Certificate III in Digital Art And Graphic Design - Digital Arts, Photography, Graphic Design

Moreton Institute of TAFE
01.1997 - 12.1997
Belinda BrantsStudent Manager And Visual Arts Teacher