Elizabeth Owens
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
An organized and reliable person who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Desire to seek a career that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, proactive strategies and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Rochedale South State School
Brisbane, QLD
01.2017 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Behaviour Support Teacher
Education Queensland South East Regional Office
Brisbane, QLD
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked co-operatively to plan and teach skills to 'at risk' students (including students with a disability.)
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with schools, parents, carers and community groups.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to achieve positive outcomes for students.
Physical Education Teacher
Education Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
01.1997 - 01.2011
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Coached various sporting teams from school to regional level.
- Planned and executed sports events, including Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Weight Loss Lecturer
Weight Watchers
Brisbane, QLD
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Completed training requirements to become a Weight Watchers lecturer.
- Planned and presented weekly information sessions to Weight Watchers members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and a willingness to listen to clients.
- Integrated nutrition and exercise advice into lifestyle guidance for members.
- Displayed empathy and understanding when communicating with members
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD01.1996
Diploma of Education - Teaching
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD01.1981
Skills
- Behavioural Skills Development
- Sports Education
- Physical Education
- Positive Learning Environment
- Parent and Student Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Personal Training (Certificate 3)
- Group Facilitation
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Promoting Healthy Lifestyle
Additional Information
I m a part time teacher who enjoys keeping fit, playing masters basketball, reading.
Timeline
Teacher
Rochedale South State School
01.2017 - Current
Behaviour Support Teacher
Education Queensland South East Regional Office
01.2012 - 01.2017
Physical Education Teacher
Education Queensland
01.1997 - 01.2011
Weight Loss Lecturer
Weight Watchers
01.1992 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Education -
Griffith University
Diploma of Education - Teaching
University of Southern Queensland
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