Dedicated educator specializing in English and Humanities with a strong focus on curriculum development and effective communication. Creates engaging learning environments that foster cognitive growth and encourage student achievement. Implements innovative teaching methods while building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to enhance the educational experience.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Christian Brothers College
Adelaide, SA
01.2012 - Current
Middle School English teacher
Middle School Humanities teacher
Middle School Religious Education Teacher
Middle School Music Teacher
Pastoral Care Tutor
Year 10 English Teacher
Teacher
Christian Brothers College
Adelaide, SA
01.2011 - 01.2012
Year 10 Personal Learning Plan Teacher
Middle School Music Teacher
Pastoral Care Tutor
Teacher
Christian Brothers College
Adelaide, SA
01.2010 - 01.2011
Head of Junior College Music
Middle School Music Teacher
Religious Education Teacher
Liturgical Choir Director
Wind Ensemble Director
Recorder Ensemble Director
Lower Primary Choir Director
Upper Primary Choir Director
Catholic Schools Music Festival Choir Trainer
Accompanied various music ensembles on the piano.
Teacher
Cardijn College
Adelaide, SA
10.2009 - 12.2009
Middle School English Teacher
Middle School Italian Teacher
Classroom Music Teacher (Year 8-10)
Teacher
Cardijn College
Adelaide, SA
07.2009 - 08.2009
Middle School Italian Teacher
Middle School English Teacher
Head of Music
Rhein Main International Montessori School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Teacher of Music Upper Elementary and Adolescent
Teacher of English as a Second Language Upper Elementary
Assistant Classroom Teacher Upper Elementary
Germany
Teacher of Conversational English
Arenalingua
01.2006 - 01.2007
Teacher of Business English
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Teacher of Conversational English and Business English
Berlitz
01.2005 - 01.2007
Ages 5 – 65
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Opera Singer
Hessisches Staatstheater
01.2004 - 01.2006
Wiesbaden, Germany
Studied opera performance
Australian Opera Studio
01.2002 - 01.2004
Perth, Australia
Choir Trainer
Australian Girl’s Choir
01.2001 - 01.2002
Teacher
St Peters Collegiate Girls School
Adelaide, SA
01.2000 - 01.2002
Classroom Music Teacher R-12
Teacher of Singing
Choir Director Junior and Middle School
Orchestra Conductor
Teacher of Singing
St Andrews School
01.1998 - 01.2000
Private Singing lessons to Yr R-7 students
Teacher of Singing
Cabra Dominican College
01.1995 - 01.2000
Relief Teacher Year 6 – 13
Teacher
Cardijn College
Adelaide, SA
01.1995 - 01.1998
Middle School Music Teacher
Middle School English Teacher
Middle School Religious Education Teacher
Middle School Italian Teacher
Replacement Head of Music Term 3 1997
Education
Masters - Education
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA
Middle School IB Certificate -
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA
Graduate Certificate - Catholic Education
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
Graduate Diploma - Education
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
Bachelor of Music - performance
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
Diploma -
Opera Studies
Skills
Curriculum development
Assessment strategies
Differentiated instruction
Educational technology
Performance assessments
Alternative learning methods
Excellent classroom management
Mentoring students
Cognitive and behavioral development
Flexible and adaptive
Serving diverse communities
Effective communication
Professional opera singer
Fluent in German
Positive role model and mentor
Timeline
Teacher
Christian Brothers College
01.2012 - Current
Teacher
Christian Brothers College
01.2011 - 01.2012
Teacher
Christian Brothers College
01.2010 - 01.2011
Teacher
Cardijn College
10.2009 - 12.2009
Teacher
Cardijn College
07.2009 - 08.2009
Head of Music
Rhein Main International Montessori School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Teacher of Conversational English
Arenalingua
01.2006 - 01.2007
Teacher of Conversational English and Business English