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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Additional Information
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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
2020.01 - 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
2016.01 - 2019.12

VCAL Co-ordinator and Visual Arts Teacher

Craigiburn Secondary College
Craigieburn , VIC
2011.07 - 2015.12

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
2011.01 - 2011.06

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
2008.07 - 2010.12

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
2005.03 - 2007.12

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
2004.03 - 2005.03

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
2002.10 - 2003.09

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
2002.09 - 2003.06

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
2016.11 - 2018.11

Graduate Diploma of Education - Education

Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW
2002.01 - 2002.09

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

Southern Cross University
2000.01 - 2021.12

Diploma of Visual Arts - Painting And Photography

Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE
Noosa, QLD
1998.01 - 1999.12

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

Moreton Institute of TAFE
Mount Gravatt, QLD
1997.01 - 1997.12

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
2020.01 - Current

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

IVET Institute
2016.11 - 2018.11

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

Sunbury Downs College
2016.01 - 2019.12

VCAL Co-ordinator and Visual Arts Teacher

Craigiburn Secondary College
2011.07 - 2015.12

Visual Arts and VCD Teacher

Whittlesea Secondary College
2011.01 - 2011.06

Visual Arts and English Teacher

Stanthorpe State High School
2008.07 - 2010.12

Year 9 Coordinator and Visual Arts Teacher

Woodridge State High School
2005.03 - 2007.12

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

Trust Education
2004.03 - 2005.03

English Language Teacher

NOVA English Language School
2002.10 - 2003.09

Art/English/Community Projects Teacher/Coordinator

Maryborough And Urangan State High Schools
2002.09 - 2003.06

Graduate Diploma of Education - Education

Southern Cross University
2002.01 - 2002.09

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

Southern Cross University
2000.01 - 2021.12

Diploma of Visual Arts - Painting And Photography

Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE
1998.01 - 1999.12

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

Moreton Institute of TAFE
1997.01 - 1997.12

An Incomplete Master of Educational Literacy - Functional Grammar Unit

Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Belinda BrantsStudent Manager And Visual Arts Teacher