Bridgit O'Neill

Reedy Creek,Australia

Summary

Enthusiastic visual arts educator with a strong background in nurturing creative expression and enhancing technical skills. Expertise in utilising diverse art mediums and innovative techniques creates an engaging, enjoyable, and inclusive learning environment. Committed to collaborative teamwork and dedicated to student success while remaining adaptable to evolving educational demands. Renowned for exceptional communication skills, curriculum development expertise, and the ability to inspire creativity in learners of all ages.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Head of House

King’s Christian College

01.2019 - Current

Senior Student Co-ordinator – in charge of girls 2017-18
Head of Year 9 (2015)
Head of Year 7 (2014)
Teacher of Visual Art Yrs. 7-12 (2006 – present)
Teacher of Visual Art and IDT (2013-2015)
Teacher of Visual Art and Technology Yrs. 5-10 (2005) Lindisfarne Anglican School, Terranora, NSW.
Head of Art and Design Yrs. 7-11 (1999 - 2004) Bohunt School, Liphook, Hampshire, UK.
2nd in Art Department. (1996-1999) Yrs. 7-11 The City of Portsmouth Boys School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK.
Head of Art and Design/ Newly Qualified Teacher. Yrs. 7-13 (1993-1996) Oakland’s RC School and Sixth Form College, Waterlooville, Hampshire.

Education

Post Graduate Art Teacher’s Certificate -

Cardiff Institute of Higher Education

Cardiff, South Glamorgan

01.1993

BA (Hons.) Design - Specialism in Surface Pattern for Textiles and Ceramics

Staffordshire University

Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

01.1992

Skills

Visual Art, Digital Art and Media Arts - Drawing, painting and mixed media, digital photography, film, Media Studies, Adobe Suite, Procreate, print making, ceramics, 3D studies and textiles
Facilitated whole-school exhibitions and student showcases
Mentor to student teachers in the Visual Arts department
IDT – Graphic Design and Industrial skills Yrs 7 and 8
Curriculum Design & Assessment (ACARA & UK National Curriculum)

Classroom & Behaviour Management
Pastoral Care (Head of House, Co-ordinator of Seniors Girls, Head of Year)
Inclusive Education & Differentiation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Excellent Communicator & Team Player

Affiliations

Queensland College of Teachers
Queensland Art Teachers Association

Certification

Child Protection & Mandatory Reporting (Current)
First Aid & CPR (Current)

Epilepsy Smart Australia Certification. 2025

ISQ - Disability Standards 2024

Assessment Literacy QCE- Modules 1-7

Interests

Travelling - Canada, Japan, Europe

Pilates

Reading

Photography

Timeline