Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Teacher

Emma Rudge

Portland,Victoria

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Bayview College
03.2018 - Current

Teaching English and Drama.

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • 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 exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Teacher

Portland Bay School
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Casual Relief Teacher

Various
01.2012 - 12.2017
  • Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Consultant

Seafood Industry Victoria And Yumbah Aquaculture
04.2006 - 01.2013

While undertaking my Bachelor of Education (primary and secondary) I worked as a casual consultant for Seafood Industry Victoria and Yumbah Aquaculture. This included a range of activities including securing funding for a series of south west rock lobster fishers meetings in order for the fishers to work more effectively as a group. For Yumbah Aquaculture the role involved managing sponsorship, farm tours, local public relations and training development for staff.

FarmBis Coordinator and Aquaculture Development

Department Of Primary Industries
09.2002 - 04.2006

These roles involved collaboration with various government agencies. Evaluating training needs and making training accessible. Strategic and operational planning. Project management of a training plan for the indigenous fish hatchery.

Stand out achievements:

* Coordinated study into the use of geothermal water for aquaculture production.

* Certificate IV level training delivered on site for Indigenous fish hatchery facility in Orbost, Victoria.

Deputy Editor/ Features Editor and Journalist

Portland Observer
05.1999 - 09.2002

Built and maintained a broad network to report on stories relevant to the local area.

Wrote and edit both sports and news stories.

Facilitated an effective team environment.

Desktop publishing skills including page layout and production.

Journalist and Public Relations

Shepparton Adviser, King PR
01.1997 - 05.1999

King Public Relations

Media releases and client relationship development.

Journalist/photographer - Shepparton Adviser newspaper

* The only journalist/photographer for a weekly advertising newspaper

* Liaising with clients ensuring advertorial content was a high standard and approved by client prior to print

* Maintaining excellent communication with clients at all times

* Sourcing and writing general news stories

* Layout


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC

Bachelor of Education - Prep To Year 12 (method English)

Deakin University
Melbourne
01.2012

Skills

  • Learning Modalities
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Middle School Education
  • Blackboard Software
  • Public Speaking
  • Emergent Curriculum
  • Thematic Study Techniques

Accomplishments

Bell Shakespeare Regional Teacher's Mentorship 2022

Melbourne Theatre Company regional relationship

Presentation at the 2023 Drama Victoria Conference

Swimming program at Portland Bay School

Surfing program at Portland Bay School

Active patrolling member Portland Surf Life Saving Club

Bronze Medallion (current)

Portland Theatre Group member

Portland Swimming Club



Timeline

Teacher

Bayview College
03.2018 - Current

Teacher

Portland Bay School
01.2013 - 12.2017

Casual Relief Teacher

Various
01.2012 - 12.2017

Consultant

Seafood Industry Victoria And Yumbah Aquaculture
04.2006 - 01.2013

FarmBis Coordinator and Aquaculture Development

Department Of Primary Industries
09.2002 - 04.2006

Deputy Editor/ Features Editor and Journalist

Portland Observer
05.1999 - 09.2002

Journalist and Public Relations

Shepparton Adviser, King PR
01.1997 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor of Education - Prep To Year 12 (method English)

Deakin University
Emma Rudge