Ben van Dorsselaer
Thornbury,Australia
Summary
Permission to Teach teacher at Balwyn High School with experience teaching Year 8 Science across Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences. Skilled in curriculum design, assessment, and differentiation for diverse learners. Background in disability support and research has strengthened my ability to build rapport, communicate effectively, and use data to inform practice. Dedicated to inclusive, evidence-based teaching that fosters student growth, engagement, and wellbeing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher (Permission to Teach)
Balwyn High School
01.2025 - Current
- Taught Year 8 Science across Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences.
- Co-authored Term 3 Chemistry unit including summative assessment rubrics.
- Used diagnostic and formative data to design scaffolds for EAL/lower-level learners and extension tasks for high-achieving students.
- Fostered engagement by reinforcing positive learning behaviours.
Disability Support Worker
08.2020 - Current
- Provided 1:1 support for people with disability to improve confidence, lifestyle, and community participation.
- Developed strong interpersonal and adaptive communication skills with clients of diverse abilities.
Research & Rehabilitation Roles
Various (UQ, La Trobe, RMH, VU)
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed research trials in clinical and disability contexts.
- Designed and delivered exercise rehabilitation and disability awareness programs.
- Recruited participants, trained staff, and managed large datasets.
Education
Master of Secondary Education -
Australian Catholic University
11-2025
BExSS (CEP), First Class Honours -
University of Queensland
01.2015
Skills
- Victorian Curriculum planning & delivery
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Interpersonal communication
- Research methodology
- Disability awareness training
- Differentiation for EAL and diverse needs
- Diagnostic assessment
- Formative assessment
- Summative assessment
- Positive classroom management
- Behaviour support
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Collaboration with families
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
Awards
- UQ Advantage Scholarship, 2015
- Reginald Capps Memorial Prize, 2015
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Course (2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher (Permission to Teach)
Balwyn High School
01.2025 - Current
Disability Support Worker
08.2020 - Current
Research & Rehabilitation Roles
Various (UQ, La Trobe, RMH, VU)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Master of Secondary Education -
Australian Catholic University
BExSS (CEP), First Class Honours -
University of Queensland