Belinda Collins

• Selecting and Uploading Assessment Items: Curate and upload assessments to Canvas, including quizzes and written submissions. Update task and criteria sheets as necessary.
• Updating Criteria Sheets: Revise criteria sheets and assessment descriptions, including references to the Academic Integrity Policy.
• Planning Standardisation Sessions: Select resources, plan, and deliver standardisation sessions to ensure assessment consistency.
• Marking and Feedback: Assess written submissions and provide detailed feedback to students for improvement.
• Assessment Moderation: Moderate all assessment tasks to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Assessment Scheduling: Develop assessment schedules and organize student groups for speaking assessments.
• Exam Preparation: Create test kits for teachers, including detailed invigilation instructions, exam day procedures, attendance rolls, and criteria sheets as applicable.
• Invigilation Instructions: Edit and update invigilation instructions for all exams.
• Exam Spot-Checking: Perform spot checks during exams and respond to any incidents that arise.
• Special Consideration Decisions: Collaborate with APM, EAP, PM, and ELP to make decisions regarding special consideration for students.
• Moderation Meetings: Attend end-of-course moderation meetings with APM, EAP, PM, ELP, and Executive Director to discuss and resolve any grading issues.
• Lesson Plan Updates: Update lesson plans for each teaching session to reflect current course objectives and standards.
• Records of Teaching: Create and review Records of Teaching for EAP courses to inform updates to course materials.
• Textbook Revisions: Edit and update teacher and student textbooks for each session to ensure current and relevant content.
• Teacher Calendar Creation: Develop a comprehensive teacher calendar for each session, including all assessment and marking due dates and standardisation sessions.
• Student Enquiries: Respond promptly and effectively to student enquiries.
• Teacher Support: Communicate with and advise teachers on course materials, assessment protocols, and procedural guidelines.
• Student Orientation: Conduct orientation sessions for new students to acclimate them to course expectations and resources.
• Teacher Orientation: Conduct orientation sessions for new and returning teachers, including induction for new sessional staff.
• Weekly Support for New Sessionals: Provide weekly reminders, tips, and additional assistance with marking for new sessional teachers.

• Online Teaching and Technology Support: Conduct online teaching during COVID lockdowns and provide guidance and instructions to other teachers on utilizing technologies such as Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, Zoom, OneNote, and OneDrive to enhance online learning.
• OneNote/OneDrive Setup: Establish and manage OneNote/OneDrive for classes, including instructions for weekly writing tasks, homework assignments and class materials.
• Marking and Assessment: Evaluate class writing, reflections, writing exams, assignments, and speaking exams with a focus on providing constructive feedback.
• Administrative Duties: Manage attendance records and complete Teacher’s checklist to ensure all administrative tasks are up-to-date.
• IELTS Exam Marking: Assess IELTS Speaking and Writing exams accurately and in accordance with exam criteria.
• Break Duties Administration: Support APM EAP by completing administrative tasks such as uploading homework, quizzes, and exams to Blackboard; preparing Grade Centre; creating and adjusting Turnitin submission points; and setting release dates for assessments.
• Exam Writing and Analysis: Participate in the creation and editing of reading exams for EAP 1 & 2, analyze exam results, write reports, and make necessary adjustments based on trial outcomes.
• Standardisation Materials Creation: Develop materials for standardisation by selecting past assessment examples, collaborating with a team to agree on and justify marks, and preparing these materials for moderation meetings with EAP staff.

• Team Leadership and Planning: Planning, organizing, and preparing weekly plans in accordance with course requirements for myself and co-teacher.
• Material Development and Adaptation: Adapt or develop lesson materials to meet individual needs of students, working either independently or collaboratively with other staff members.
• Assessment Marking: Evaluate Listening, Reading, Grammar, and Vocabulary tests with attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Writing and Research Assessment: Assess writing tests and research assignments, providing detailed feedback to guide student improvement.
• Presentation and Discussion Evaluation: Mark group presentations and tutorial discussions, ensuring fair and constructive assessment.
• Exam Validation: Validate exams using Excel to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Formative Exam Leadership: Lead invigilation of formative exams, overseeing process to maintain a controlled and fair environment.
• Class Task Feedback: Assess class tasks and provide constructive feedback to support student learning.
• Student Counselling: Provide counselling for ‘at risk’ students and refer these students to EAP Coordinator and/or student welfare as needed.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Complete administrative tasks, including marking electronic attendance rolls, completing weekly teacher’s checklist, creating and maintaining lessons plans and communicating with co-teacher.

Teaching General and Intercultural English: Instruct multiple levels of General English (Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, and Upper-Intermediate) and conduct 10-week Intercultural English Course.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lesson Planning and Resource Development: Plan lessons, develop educational resources, and teach various levels within the General English Program.
• Advanced Course Development: Plan, organize, and develop resources for a new advanced-level Intercultural English Course, ensuring the content meets academic standards and student needs.
• Graduation Reports Compilation: Compile detailed graduation reports for Upper-Intermediate students, summarizing their progress and achievements throughout the course.

• Resource Planning and Development for B1 Active 8 Program: Design and develop comprehensive resources for B1 Active 8 Program, a 20-week course with 2-hour daily lessons focused on Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Grammar, Functional Usage, and Speaking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lesson Plan Creation: Develop detailed lesson plans, activities, materials, and instruction sheets tailored for Pre-Intermediate program.
• Material Improvement: Edit and enhance existing Active 8 lesson plans, materials, and instruction sheets to improve educational outcomes.
• Resource Development Tracking: Monitor progress of resource development and provide regular reports to Director of Studies (DOS).
• Feedback Collection and Adaptation: Gather feedback from teachers and students regarding lesson effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to improve program.
• Collaborative Consultation: Consult with colleagues to ensure lessons are suitable and effective for their specific student groups.

• Teaching General English and IELTS Programs: Instruct various levels of General English, including multi-level classes, and a combined General Training IELTS/Elementary General English program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lesson and Program Planning: Plan and deliver lessons tailored to different levels within the General English curriculum and the General Training IELTS/Elementary program.
• Resource Development: Create and adapt educational resources to suit the needs of each class and proficiency level.
• Progress Report Compilation: Compile comprehensive progress reports for students enrolled in the General Training IELTS/Elementary General English program.
• Student Mentorship: Supervise and mentor students pursuing the Certificate IV in TESOL, providing guidance during their practical teaching component.
  

• Teaching English, Studies of Society and the Environment, and Geography: Instruct English (Grades 8 & 9), Studies of Society and the Environment (Grades 8 & 9), and Geography (Grades 10-12).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lesson and Unit Planning: Develop lesson and unit plans that adhere to t syllabus requirements for each subject and grade level.
• Assessment and Exam Marking: Evaluate and mark assessments and exams, providing constructive feedback to support student learning.
• Student Progress Reporting: Create comprehensive semester reports detailing student progress and achievement.
• Year 12 Geography Program Development: Plan and implement Year 12 Senior Geography program (2006), including designing all unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments in accordance with syllabus requirements.

• English and Studies of Society and Environment Teacher: Instructed English for Grades 8 and 11, as well as Studies of Society and the Environment for Grades 8-10.