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David McBain
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
With over two decades of teaching experience, I have made a significant contribution to VCE Physics education and more recently, I have become very familiar with the IB Physics courses. I have utilised a wide range of strategies and, at the time, innovative techniques (including development of digital resources) to maximise student engagement with a view to optimising academic outcomes. I have also received consistent acknowledgment from students and peers for my excellence in teaching.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Physics Teacher
Albert Park College
01.2016 - Current
- 20+ years experience in teaching VCE Physics (unit 3 and 4)
- Four years of teaching International Bacclaureate (IB) Physics at both HL and SL standards.
- 20+ years experience in teaching maths across all secondary school levels (year 7 - 12), including Specialist Maths and Maths methods.
- Conducted regular assessment of student progress, using results to inform future instructional decisions (in particular, identifying concepts that students found challenging and creating original support material along with additional one:one support
- Developed personalized learning plans to address individual students'' needs, resulting in improved understanding of complex concepts. This included being an active contributor to the differentiated curriculum in both Maths and Physics across all year levels 7 -12
- Developed, implemented and delivered engaging maths curriculum targeted at year 10 foundation maths students
- Created numerous (250+) YouTube Screencasts which offered pictorial and highly visual simulations, models and explanations of physics and maths curriculum content. This mirrored classroom presentations to allow students to revisit this material at a later date
- Designed interactive Geogebra simulations designed to allow students to explore specific key concepts in Mathematics and physics
- Made use of Desmos and designed classroom resources based around this platform
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to apply learned scientific and mathematical concepts along with problem solving strategies to both everyday and esoteric problems.
- Designed and managed group research tasks, physics experimental investigations and model building projects.
- Over the years, many students have acknowledged my efforts and commitment to teaching and offered their gratitude for the difference which I have made in their education in the areas of Physics and Maths (at both senior and junior level)
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies. In particular I was a Teach for Australia Mentor, 2 individuals who went on to become outstanding teachers in the areas of Maths and Chemistry
Physics / Maths Teacher
Emerald Secondary College
01.1989 - 12.2015
- Developed and supervised the year 11 and 12 Physics courses at Emerald S.C
- Initiated the development of online educational screencasts BEFORE they became a common feature of the Australian educational landscape
- Built the college website (from the ground up) using HTML scripting language
- Won the schools inaugural Peer Nominated Teacher of the Year Award for teaching excellence
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics,
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VICDiploma of Education - Education in Maths And Science
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC12-1984
Skills
- Deep Physics Knowledge
- Student Engagement
- Online Teaching
- Experimental design
- Assessment Design
- Classroom Management
- Physics simulations
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Real-world physics application
- Innovative teaching methods
- Effective Communication
Interests
Timeline
High School Physics Teacher
Albert Park College
01.2016 - Current
Physics / Maths Teacher
Emerald Secondary College
01.1989 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics,
University of Melbourne
Diploma of Education - Education in Maths And Science
University of Melbourne
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