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Elena Turunen

Summary

A secondary teacher with a passion for education and learning, with a particular interest in the Creative Arts, as well as Diverse Learning, EAL/D and Special Education, to assist students in gaining an accessible and equitable education. Holds extensive experience in collaborating with relevant staff to enhance student learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to promote student learning based on individual student learning needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Drama Teacher

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview
01.2023 - Current
  • Independently taught Elective Drama classes across Stages 4-6.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Planned lessons to cater to group and individual student learning needs.
  • Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
  • Participated in a range of Professional Development courses to enhance teaching pedagogy.
  • Undertook a variety of duties including supervision and lunch/recess duty.
  • Participated in a variety of Co-Curricular activities and duties across areas of Creative Arts, Sport and Ignatian Service.

Casual Teacher

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Covered and taught classes across Years 7-12 in a variety of subject areas
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunch and recess activities and duties.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) Tutor & Teacher

Marian Catholic College
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • In 2021, I was an English tutor in the Government-funded COVID-19 Intervention program for students from low literacy and EAL/D backgrounds who experienced setbacks and delays in their learning because of the global pandemic.
  • I facilitated one-on-one and small-group tutorial sessions to improve students' English skills, focusing on enhancing reading and writing skills.
  • I attended classes as a teacher aide, assisting high-needs students, including those with cognitive disabilities completing the Life Skills pathway, report student progress to the Head of Inclusive Education.

Student Ambassador

The University of Sydney
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Represented Sydney University in its Student Ambassador Program, upholding its interests and values at various campus events and activities.
  • Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions, and providing insight.
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of university resources and services and promoted to prospective students.
  • Maintained communication with current student ambassadors to foster quality representation.
  • Collaborated with other departments to promote student engagement.

Causal employee

Bertoldo’s Bakery
03.2013 - 11.2021
  • Training new employees, customer service, answering phone calls, managing the till, cleaning duties, stacking drinks, making sandwiches, salads, milkshakes etc.

Casual employee

Your Health Griffith
03.2017 - 08.2020
  • Administration and reception work, answering phone calls, booking appointments, communicating with patients, insurance companies, doctors, cleaning duties.

Casual Residential Assistant (RA)

Sancta Sophia College
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for being on-call during daytime & nighttime shifts
  • Held the College keys and contact phone, being the first point of contact for residents and guests.
  • Assisted in any emergencies that presented.
  • Responsible in the opening and closing of the University residence at beginning and end of the semester, during vacation periods.
  • Upheld all university and residence rules, regulations and policies.

Casual employee

De Bortoli Family Wines
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Collecting wine/juice samples from tanks, testing samples, cleaning duties, calibrating equipment, preparing tasting samples for wine makers.

Education

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Humanities And Social Sciences

The University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Performance Studies

The University Of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW
05.2023

Marian Catholic College
Griffith, NSW
12.2016

Skills

  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in group situations
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Strong social skills

Certification

  • NESA Accredited Proficient Teacher
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
  • TESOL Certified Teacher
  • University Major in Drama/Theatre and Performance Studies
  • University Minor in Italian Studies
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Languages

Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Drama Teacher

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview
01.2023 - Current

Casual Teacher

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview
02.2022 - 12.2022

English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) Tutor & Teacher

Marian Catholic College
06.2021 - 11.2021

Student Ambassador

The University of Sydney
01.2021 - 12.2022

Casual Residential Assistant (RA)

Sancta Sophia College
06.2018 - 08.2018

Casual employee

Your Health Griffith
03.2017 - 08.2020

Casual employee

De Bortoli Family Wines
01.2017 - 05.2017

Causal employee

Bertoldo’s Bakery
03.2013 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Humanities And Social Sciences

The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Performance Studies

The University Of Sydney

Marian Catholic College

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