Despina Liakos
Summary
I am enthusiastic and passionate about teaching students so they can achieve success in all areas of their education. I am eager to contribute to team success through recognition of others opinion's and values, hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of how students learn effectively and understand the importance of the ability to build rapport through respectful, consistent and fair communications and interactions. and. I feel that this job will allow me to continue to build skills that allow me to excel as a teacher both in the classroom and with the wider school community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher -7-10 Science and Mathematics
Seaford Secondary College
Seaford, SA
01.2012 - Current
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Teacher 7-11 Science and Mathematics
Hallet Cove High School
Hallet Cove , SA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Improved student learning outcomes through consistent hard work and dedication to the success of students.
Teacher 10-12 Science/ Biology/Chemistry Teacher
Marden College
Marden, SA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Managed laboratory practicals and Risk Assessments under WHS guidelines
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Master of Education
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01.1997
Diploma of Education
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA01.1993
Honours Science
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA01.1992
Bachelor of Science
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA01.1991
Skills
Teacher Registration of SA 2021-2024
Working with Children Department Check 2021-2025
Covid Immunized
RAHN Mandatory Training - current
Lead Teacher in Year 7 and 8 science 2019-2022 - Planning and unit writing
Lead Teacher in Year 8 Maths 2021 Planning and Unit writing
2019- 2021 Planning and writing STEM activities for Science 7-10
2018-2021 Planning and writing Marzano Proficiency Scales and Tracking Units for Science and Maths
Writing BDA Tasks and use of Tiered Vocabulary
Planning writing and Organising Practical Equipment and Chemicals
Use of online Risk Asses Data Base for Science Practicals/and or writing hard copy practicals under WHS guidelines
Timeline
Teacher -7-10 Science and Mathematics
Seaford Secondary College
01.2012 - Current
Teacher 7-11 Science and Mathematics
Hallet Cove High School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Teacher 10-12 Science/ Biology/Chemistry Teacher
Marden College
01.2006 - 01.2010
Master of Education
University of South Australia
Diploma of Education
University of Adelaide
Honours Science
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Science
University of Adelaide