ERIN CARROLL
B.ScIT, B.Arts(Hons), Dip. Ed.
MIRANDA,NSW
Summary
Cybersecurity & Networking, Information Systems, and Business Information Systems Management graduate with expertise in digital forensics, digital privacy and security, network administration, business information systems, system management, business communication and planning, and project and team management. Accomplished historian and educator with a successful high school teaching career, specialising in Graeco-Roman social history, modern global conflicts, online education, and whole-school IT programs. Extensive experience in policy development for NSW DET inter-departmental and public distribution. Contractual election official with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). A versatile professional with a personal interest in history, psychology, weather, and geology.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Election Official
Australian Electoral Commission
10.2023 - Current
- Works as a Polling Assistant (EO2) in Federal, State, and Local elections.
- Furnishes assistance and advice to new voters on proper steps and procedures.
- Oversees accuracy testing and maintenance of voting units through continued surveillance.
- Coordinates with team members to verify proper placement and quantities of ballots and equipment.
- Counts ballots to prepare official reports of election results.
- Creates a fair, non-partisan environment to protect free choice of voters.
- Distributes ballots to voters and answered questions concerning voting procedures.
- Resolves any polling place issues or discrepancies promptly, upholding transparency in the electoral process.
Casual Relief Teacher
NSW Department of Education
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Worked as a casual classroom teacher in NSW government high schools.
- Performed this role whilst studying full-time for my Bachelor of Science in IT.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
IT Consultant
Zen Wigs
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Remote IT consultant, managed social media page, and business website.
- Planned and developed interfaces that simplified overall management and offered ease of use.
- Made recommendations and performed upgrades, assisting businesses in technology planning aligned with growth projections.
- Recommended and installed upgrades and helped businesses to plan for technology to match growth.
- Implemented and managed operating systems and software, security systems and intrusion detection systems.
Classroom Teacher
Cardiff High School
01.2013 - 04.2020
- Prepared, implemented, reflected upon, and revised customised lessons, activities, and assessment tasks for grades 7 to 12 in the History and Social Science faculty, as well as working across faculties as a support teacher.
- Was IT Administrator, IT Trainer, Numeracy Coordinator, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Student Teacher Supervisor, and Soccer, Tennis and Athletics Coach.
- Produced highly effective communication (verbal, digital, writing, and administrative) in classroom, whole-school, and public environments
- Demonstrated teamwork, flexibility, emotional intelligence, and creativity in working alongside colleagues and students and in preparing significant and engaging lesson plans and assessments
- Demonstrated proficiency in IT software including word processing, online collaborative and education platforms, and video conferencing.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organisation.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Classroom Teacher
Swansea High School
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Was IT Administrator, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, and Year Advisor.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in IT - Cybersecurity and Networking
University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW 07.2020 - 12.2023
Diploma of Education (Secondary) - History And Social Sciences
University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW 01.2007 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Classics (Honours)
University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW 01.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking
Leadership, mentoring, and coordinator roles
Effective communication: verbal and written
Organisation, scheduling, and time management
Teamwork, flexibility, and creativity
Fast learner with high attention to detail
Windows, Mac, Linux, and video conferencing software
Timeline
Election Official
Australian Electoral Commission
10.2023 - Current
IT Consultant
Zen Wigs
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science in IT - Cybersecurity and Networking
University of Technology Sydney
07.2020 - 12.2023
Casual Relief Teacher
NSW Department of Education
04.2020 - 09.2023
Classroom Teacher
Cardiff High School
01.2013 - 04.2020
Diploma of Education (Secondary) - History And Social Sciences
University of Newcastle
01.2007 - 11.2007
Classroom Teacher
Swansea High School
01.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Classics (Honours)
University of Newcastle
01.2003 - 12.2006