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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Currentpositions
Registrations
Additionalinformation
Previous Experience
Hobbies and Interests
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Deborah Monro

Rosebery,NSW
Deborah Monro

Summary

With over 25 years of experience, I have consistently focused on instilling joy in learning and fostering a sense of fulfillment in achieving goals for students. Throughout my career, I have honed excellent classroom management skills and received professional training in curriculum-based approaches in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Western Australia, and Queensland. This has enabled me to adapt quickly to new curriculum focuses and deliver high-quality education. Above all, I prioritize the well-being of students and ensure their learning and behavior are met with attentive concern.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

Queensland College of Music

External and Distance Learning Liaison Officer
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage and support students, school and college partnerships, and trainers, through multiple Assessments to achieve QCMRTO Music Certification Certificate II, III, IV, Dip, AdvDip
  • Compiling preparation, performance, rehearsal, research and reporting information, while receiving and vetting submissions for formal assessment
  • clarifying course content, working with a timeline for QCM students and partners, across the SE Qld area outside inner Brisbane
  • meeting VET Coordinators and School/College Management
  • Visit schools and colleges and private students across SE Queensland
  • Liaise with QCM head office and directors
  • Reporting regularly
  • Responsible for the learning of 70+ students

Brisbane Catholic Education Office

Instrumental Teacher
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Music Specialist and String Ensemble Teacher Y1-12,
  • Y5 Strings Immersion Teacher
  • Bring students through careful and skilled instruction to learn instrument, extension. To perform with strong competency and capability in music techniques and practical aspects of STRING and VOCAL performance
  • Create successful student development department resulting in self-confidence with skill, to examination level ability
  • Prep-Grade 8, AMEB, Trinity Excellence for Strings
  • Prepare primary and secondary students for Eisteddfod and SHEP concerts/competitions/workshops
  • Support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students and school ethic
  • Report of individual student progress and achievement standards
  • Liaise with Heads of department and college principal
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Reporting twice per year
  • Responsible for the learning of 100+ music students

Coolum Beach Christian College

Secondary English, History and Geography, Homeroom/Pastoral Care, RE Teacher
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Deliver QCE curricula programmes in English
  • Deliver QCE curricula programmes in Humanities
  • Create and Utilise formative and summative assessments to progress students
  • Provide navigable pathways for students to successfully achieve set term, semester tasks according to curriculum standards, weekly ongoing professional development
  • At times deliver out of class tutorials to assist students ATAR English esp Literature and language tasks
  • At times deliver out of class tutorials to assist students Geography aspects of Humanities and History
  • Introduce ATAR Y11 English, programme for term 4 commencement
  • Y8 and 9 Religious Education
  • Weekly professional development
  • Liaise with head of secondary
  • Liaise with head of secondary curriculum
  • Liaise with secondary English colleague
  • Liaise with humanities colleague
  • Reporting twice per year
  • Responsible for the learning of 120 students

TutorTutor, FSE Ed, SunCare Services

Teacher Contractor
01.2017 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Numeracy and Literacy Teacher
  • Primary and secondary QCE curriculum
  • Japanese Teacher
  • French Teacher
  • Music Specialist Teacher
  • Liaise with employer
  • Liaise with families
  • Professional development
  • NDIS support contractor
  • Deliver progress report in students
  • Compile and Deliver professional reports for NDIS
  • Reporting twice per year
  • Responsible for the learning of up to 50 students

Geraldton Grammar School

Music Drama RE Teacher
01.2010 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Deliver WACE curriculum to students Y7-12 Music and ATAR music to senior students
  • Secondary Drama year 7-9
  • Religious Education
  • Homeroom Teacher mixed age y7-12
  • School camp Year 9 excursion
  • Liaise with head of secondary
  • Liaise with VP
  • Liaise with Primary Music teacher
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Reporting twice per year
  • Responsible for the learning of 150 students

Geraldton (Strathalbyn) Christian College

Music Specialist Teacher
01.2008 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Music Specialist teacher 2008-2009
  • Delivering secondary curriculum to students including assessment reporting and performance and competition and showcasing Y7-12
  • Delivering and writing programmes for junior and primary music programme y4-6
  • Relief on occasions for PP-K classes
  • Primary choir
  • Secondary choir
  • Chamber group director
  • College orchestra director
  • Reporting twice per year
  • Responsible for the learning of 120 students
  • Liaise with Head of Performing Arts, Drama and Dance teachers
  • Liaise with Principal
  • Liaise with Dean of Studies


2012-2016 Contract teacher

English, Music


Relief drama, visual art, media, French, Indonesian teacher


  • Reporting twice per year
  • Responsible for the learning of 300-400 students
  • Liaise with Head of secondary
  • Liaise with Principal

Ongoing professional development

St Margaret's College

Drama Speech & Drama Teacher
08.2004 - 12.2007

Job overview


  • Speech and Drama Specialist Trinity college London competition and grades achievements incl Music Theatre to Grade 8
  • Relief Secondary English IB to Year 13
  • Boarding House Manager Year 9 girls
  • International Baccalaureate school for girls, incl collaborative work with Christ's College (International Baccalaureate for boys)
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Production director
  • NCEA assessments
  • Reporting twice a year
  • Liaise with Head of Drama
  • Liaise with Heads of Music at both colleges
  • Liaise with Music teachers and Dance teachers

Black's Academy Private School

English Literature, English Language Teacher
01.2004 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Deliver GCSE UK curriculum Secondary English, English Literature, Drama
  • Home room Teacher
  • Literacy Special Needs English and Maths Teacher
  • Reporting online every two weeks to student families and management
  • Responsible for the learning of 60 students
  • Liaise with Principal and Founder

Elmwood Normal School

Primary - Drama, Dance specialist teacher
01.2002 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Performed various dance styles and maintained authenticity.
  • Mentored aspiring dancers on career opportunities within the industry, guiding them towards fulfilling professional paths.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating diverse dance styles and cultural elements into lessons.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of dance history and theory, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art form.
  • Organized memorable recitals showcasing student talent and growth throughout the year.
  • Committed choreography to memory and performed numbers with correct timing and aesthetic appeal.
  • Inspired confidence in students by providing constructive feedback and celebrating their achievements.
  • Elevated dance performances by choreographing innovative and dynamic routines.
  • Improved class retention rates by implementing motivational strategies tailored to individual needs and interests of each learner.
  • Incorporated injury prevention techniques into lesson plans, promoting safe practice habits among students.
  • Utilized multimedia tools to enhance lessons with visual aids, video analysis, and music selection guidance.

Christchurch Girls' High School

English, Drama, Music Teacher
01.2001 - 01.2002

Job overview

  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
  • Motivated students to practice consistently through goal-setting, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to learning.
  • Reporting twice per year
  • Responsible for the learning of 120 students

Education

UNIVERSITY OF Auckland
Auckland NZ

BACHELOR OF ARTS from Education, Music, Child Psychology, Physics

MASSEY UNIVERSITY
Palmerston North NZ

Masters Education from Not Completed

University Overview

Ideologies in education

Child psychology

Pedagogy analysis and practice

Development in educational practices

Development in ethical education standards

UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
Christchurch NZ

GRADUATE DIPLOMA from English, Linguistics, Language, Drama, 19C Novel, Victorian Poetry & Prose, NZ Literature

UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

GRADUATE DIPLOMA from Teaching & Learning, English, Drama, Specialist Performing Arts, Music, Prof Studies

UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

MUS.B. from BACHELOR OF MUSIC, Composition, Education, Child Psychology

CHRISTCHURCH POLYTECHNIC

DIPLOMA from Business Studies, Certificate Languages Japanese

Skills

  • Proficient teacher
  • Implementation of technology
  • Consistent engagement
  • Planned learning experiences
  • Variety
  • Creativity
  • Focus
  • Calm management
  • Care
  • Mutual respect
  • Fun
  • Intentional
  • Flexible
  • Supportive
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional
  • Cheery disposition
  • Positive disposition

Accomplishments

Achieved top 10 Speech & Drama teachers in NZ 2004-2007 awarded from UK


Students consistently achieve excellence in AMEB grades performance and theory,

Consistent attendance and excellence in Eisteddfod competitions and SHEP programmes.

Currentpositions

  • External and Distance Learning Liaison Officer, Queensland College of Music, 01/01/23, Brisbane, QLD, Manage and support students, school and college partnerships, and trainers, through multiple Assessments to achieve QCMRTO Music Certification Certificate II, III, IV, Dip, AdvDip., Compiling preparation, performance, rehearsal, research and reporting information, while receiving and vetting submissions for formal assessment, clarifying course content, working with a timeline for QCM students and partners, across the SE Qld area outside inner Brisbane, while meeting VET Coordinators and School/College Management.
  • Instrumental Teacher, Brisbane Catholic Education Office, 01/01/23, Brisbane, QLD, Music Specialist and String Ensemble Teacher Y1-12, and year 5 Strings Immersion Teacher., Bring students through careful and skilled instruction to learn instrument, extension, perform with strong competency and capability in music techniques and practical aspects of STRING and VOCAL orientation., Prepare primary and secondary students for Eisteddfod and SHEP concerts/competitions/workshops.
  • Secondary Teacher, Coolum Beach Christian College, 01/01/22, 01/01/23, Coolum Beach, QLD, Utilise formative and summative assessments to progress students through QCE English Y8, Y10, Humanities Y8., Introduce Y11 English, Y8 and 9 Religious Education.

Registrations

NSW, 948352, QLD, 929411, WA, 33068453, New Zealand, UK Sponsorship (Jersey Channel Is), QLD, NSW, WWC2926998E, 30/07/29

Additionalinformation

3, 1, 2, Gardening, Home design and renovation, Collective Shout, Firm, YFC, Christians for Israel

Previous Experience

  • Music Specialist, Geraldton (Strathalbyn) Christian College, 01/01/08, 01/01/09, Geraldton, WA
  • English Literature, English Language Teacher, Black's Academy Private School, 01/01/04, 01/01/04, St Johns, Channel Islands UK
  • Drama & Music Teacher, St Margaret's College, 01/01/04, 01/01/07, Christchurch, NZ

Hobbies and Interests

  • Art History
  • Religion
  • Archaeology
  • Ancient History and Languages (Japanese certified teacher, French and Latin, Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic, Egyptian petroglyphs interest courses)

Timeline

External and Distance Learning Liaison Officer

Queensland College of Music
01.2023 - Current

Instrumental Teacher

Brisbane Catholic Education Office
01.2023 - Current

Secondary English, History and Geography, Homeroom/Pastoral Care, RE Teacher

Coolum Beach Christian College
01.2022 - 01.2023

Teacher Contractor

TutorTutor, FSE Ed, SunCare Services
01.2017 - 01.2021

Music Drama RE Teacher

Geraldton Grammar School
01.2010 - 12.2010

Music Specialist Teacher

Geraldton (Strathalbyn) Christian College
01.2008 - 07.2016

Drama Speech & Drama Teacher

St Margaret's College
08.2004 - 12.2007

English Literature, English Language Teacher

Black's Academy Private School
01.2004 - 08.2024

Primary - Drama, Dance specialist teacher

Elmwood Normal School
01.2002 - 01.2003

English, Drama, Music Teacher

Christchurch Girls' High School
01.2001 - 01.2002

UNIVERSITY OF Auckland

BACHELOR OF ARTS from Education, Music, Child Psychology, Physics

MASSEY UNIVERSITY

Masters Education from Not Completed

UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

GRADUATE DIPLOMA from English, Linguistics, Language, Drama, 19C Novel, Victorian Poetry & Prose, NZ Literature

UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

GRADUATE DIPLOMA from Teaching & Learning, English, Drama, Specialist Performing Arts, Music, Prof Studies

UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

MUS.B. from BACHELOR OF MUSIC, Composition, Education, Child Psychology

CHRISTCHURCH POLYTECHNIC

DIPLOMA from Business Studies, Certificate Languages Japanese
Deborah Monro