Danica Maria Sajn
Elderslie
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Self Employed Educator and Businesswoman
01.2014 - Current
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Part time sessional Science Education Tutor
UWS, School of Education
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Preparing and delivering workshops for Secondary Method 2A/2B/2C Chemistry 2X for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) 1609 course
- Duties involved setting the program and program delivery for 3 classes and marking of set assignments and exams
Science Teacher
Mary Magdalene Catholic High School
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Full time 7 weeks teaching block
- Subjects taught: Junior Science Year 8 – 10
Science Teacher
All Saints Catholic Boys’ College
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Full time Position – 1 year contract
- Subjects taught: Junior Science Years 7 -10
- Standard duties such as the designing, evaluating and the delivery of all aspects of the relevant syllabus
- Other duties included: evaluation, assessment and reporting and parent/guardian liaison with respect to students
- Additional duties: Preparing new programs for the implementation of Australian National Curriculum in Science
- Recent achievements and professional development: Achieved a 10.4 (%) average improvement score with Year 8 Science Class (range being -9 to +28 improvement)
- Successfully taught Year 7 Science to class consisting of 9 Special Needs Students – one boy scoring an A grade for end of year results
- Completed 9 Teaching Modules in Preparation for the implementation of the Australian Curriculum
- Attended BOS Aspiring Head Teachers Workshop 7/11/13
Casual Teacher
Camden High School and Mary Magdalene Catholic High School
06.2012 - 12.2012
Science Teacher
Edmund Rice College
10.2011 - 12.2011
- O.8 Temporary Position for Term 4, 2011
- Subjects taught: Junior Science Years 7 -10
Environmental Education Officer
Parramatta City Council
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Full time Position
- Responsibilities of this position included: developing awareness and education programs in respect to environmental issues; coordinating, implementing and monitoring specialist environmental projects, programs, campaigns and media releases; managing environmental education materials for council; liaising with community on joint projects designed to deliver environmental and sustainability education objectives; providing, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating environmental education programs for residents, businesses and schools
- Part-time Study at the ANU for Master of Environmental Law – completed in 2008
Science Teacher
Catholic Education Office
10.2006 - 12.2007
- 15 months
- Maternity Leave Position and Leave Position
- Subjects taught: Junior Science (all years), Senior Chemistry (two terms) and Earth and Environmental Science (one term)
- Part-time Study at the ANU for Master of Environmental Law
Science Teacher
NSW Dept of Education and Training
03.2004 - 09.2006
- 2 years and 6 months
- Part-time teacher and day-to-day casual
- Subjects taught: Senior Biology, Junior Agriculture, and Junior Science (all years)
- I was also employed within this time period on a part-time basis for the year 2005 where I was responsible for 1 Year 9 Science Class and 2 Year 8 Science Classes, on a job-share basis with one other science teacher
- Part-time Study at the ANU for Master of Environmental Law (from 2006)
Product Specialist Representative
Schering-Plough
10.2000 - 06.2003
- Full-time Permanent Position
- Main responsibility was to develop the Hepatitis C treatment market in Western Sydney
- Duties included the promotion of interferon/ribavirin treatment to specialists, nurses, general practitioners, hospital and community pharmacists, and area administrators; the management of key accounts; negotiating funding agreements; marketing initiatives; providing training for healthcare workers; budget management
- I also had responsibility (1 year) for the promotion of Infliximab, a chimeric IgG 1 monoclonal antibody comprised of 75 percent human and 25 percent murine sequences, used as a treatment for Crohn’s Disease
Pharmaceutical Representative
Innovex
05.2000 - 09.2000
- Full-time Permanent Position
- General Practitioner Representative
- Main duty was to promote antihypertensive drugs in Western Sydney
English Language Teacher
Berlitz Language School
06.1997 - 09.1997
- Full-Time Position
- Teaching English to Slovene adults; in small groups or on an individual basis
Science Teacher
Catholic Education Office
01.1993 - 12.1996
- Full time Position and Temporary Position
- John Paul II Senior High School, Marayong [ 1 year temporary basis] and Nazareth Senior College, Bankstown [permanent]
- Subjects taught: Senior Biology (4 years), Chemistry (1 year), Geology (1 year), General Science (1 year) and Science for Life (4 years)
- Other duties that were undertaken included: preparing and administering of HSC Assessment Tasks, preparation of marks for the Board Of Studies
Science Teacher
NSW Dept of School Education
08.1992 - 12.1992
- 5 months
- Casual and block term relief
- Subjects taught: Senior Chemistry and Junior Science
Community Language Teacher – Slovenian
Saturday School of Community Languages
01.1989 - 12.1992
- Part-time Position – Saturday Mornings
- I was employed on a permanent part-time basis to teach Board of Studies administered courses for the Slovenian Language – Junior Syllabus
- All standard duties such as the designing, evaluating and delivery of all aspects of the courses were included
Technical Services Officer
Bayer Diagnostics
01.1991 - 02.1992
- Full time Permanent Position
- Responsibilities and duties included solving technical problems for customers using portable blood analysers and providing technical assistance and support for sales staff
Science Teacher (First Year)
NSW Dept of School Education
01.1988 - 12.1990
- Permanent Full-time Position
- Subjects taught: Senior Biology, Junior Science and Computer Studies
- Additional responsibilities included Year 10 Assistant Coordinator and Year 11 and 12 Biology Coordinator
- Other duties included programming, assessment and reporting
- I also assisted the Deputy Principal at the time for 1 year with the school’s Disadvantaged Schools Program’s application and administration
- Additionally I received training in English as a Second Language (within the context of science teaching) during both internal and external professional development that were offered at the time
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Biology majoring in Environmental Biology
University of Technology
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration -
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACTCambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults -
University of Technology, Insearch Institute
Master of Environmental Law -
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT01.2008
Graduate Diploma in Education - Secondary
Sydney University
Sydney, NSW01.1987
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Home telephone
02 9606 4841
Private mobile
0439 960758
Languages
Slovenian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Strong and continuous interest and involvement in the Slovenian community in Sydney and Australia
Strong interest and knowledge in Slovenian history, geography, customs, practices and art
Strong interest in Slovenian culture eg language, music and customs
High interest and knowledge of most environmental issues, both local and global
Interested in environmental law and global and local current events
Timeline
Science Teacher
Mary Magdalene Catholic High School
09.2014 - 11.2014
Part time sessional Science Education Tutor
UWS, School of Education
08.2014 - 12.2014
Director
Self Employed Educator and Businesswoman
01.2014 - Current
Science Teacher
All Saints Catholic Boys’ College
01.2013 - 12.2013
Casual Teacher
Camden High School and Mary Magdalene Catholic High School
06.2012 - 12.2012
Science Teacher
Edmund Rice College
10.2011 - 12.2011
Environmental Education Officer
Parramatta City Council
02.2008 - 10.2010
Science Teacher
Catholic Education Office
10.2006 - 12.2007
Science Teacher
NSW Dept of Education and Training
03.2004 - 09.2006
Product Specialist Representative
Schering-Plough
10.2000 - 06.2003
Pharmaceutical Representative
Innovex
05.2000 - 09.2000
English Language Teacher
Berlitz Language School
06.1997 - 09.1997
Science Teacher
Catholic Education Office
01.1993 - 12.1996
Science Teacher
NSW Dept of School Education
08.1992 - 12.1992
Technical Services Officer
Bayer Diagnostics
01.1991 - 02.1992
Community Language Teacher – Slovenian
Saturday School of Community Languages
01.1989 - 12.1992
Science Teacher (First Year)
NSW Dept of School Education
01.1988 - 12.1990
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration -
University of Canberra
Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults -
University of Technology, Insearch Institute
Master of Environmental Law -
Australian National University
Graduate Diploma in Education - Secondary
Sydney University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Biology majoring in Environmental Biology
University of Technology
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