Erin Houston
Kensington,Victoria
Summary
Enthusiastic and adaptable Health & Physical Education teacher with extensive experience delivering engaging curriculum and promoting lifelong wellbeing. Known for building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and for creating inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments. Committed to fostering resilience, student voice, and physical literacy while contributing positively to whole-school initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Specialist - HAPE and Sports Excellence
Manor Lakes P-12 College
Manor Lakes, VIC
01.2025 - Current
- Supported curriculum development in align with Victoria Curriculum 2.0 for health and PE.
- Coached teachers in implementing evidence-based instructional practices in their classrooms in health and PE.
- Supervised the development of a specialised sport program to comence in 2026.
- Collaborated with sports coordinator to create sound processes for interschool sport excursions.
Learning Specialist - Student Engagement & Agency
Manor Lakes P-12 College
Manor Lakes, Victoria
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Implemented innovative programs to increase student engagement in learning.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase student engagement in campus activities through House Culture.
- Participated in extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and community involvement.
- Facilitated meetings for student leaders to encourage collaboration and idea sharing.
Year 7 Coordinator
Manor Lakes P-12 College
Manor Lakes, Victoria
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Promoted a positive school culture by leading initiatives that built a sense of belonging, connection, and resilience among Year 7 students.
- Collaborated with Learning Specialists and Sub-School Leaders to monitor student progress, analyse data, and implement targeted interventions.
- Implemented attendance and engagement strategies, resulting in improved attendance rates and reduced behaviour incidents across the cohort.
- Coordinated Year Level assemblies and leadership opportunities, embedding student voice and celebrating student achievement.
- Case-managed at-risk students, developing behaviour and wellbeing plans in consultation with parents, support staff, and external services
Graduate Teacher
Manor Lakes P-12 College
Manor Lakes, Victoria
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for various physical activities and sports.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate health education into the curriculum.
- Conducted assessments of student performance levels and provided feedback on areas for improvement.
- Researched the impact student choice had on the success on assessment tasks.
Casual Relief Teacher
ANZUK
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered engaging lessons across Prep–Year 12 in core and specialist subjects, including Health & Physical Education, English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities.
- Adapted quickly to diverse school environments, demonstrating flexibility and strong classroom management in both primary and secondary settings.
- Implemented teacher-provided lesson plans with fidelity while ensuring continuity of student learning and maintaining classroom routines.
- Built positive rapport with students and staff, fostering respectful, safe, and inclusive learning environments.
- Utilised a range of teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with additional needs and EAL backgrounds.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, upholding school policies and creating a productive atmosphere for learning.
- Contributed to school operations by supervising yard duty, excursions, and extracurricular activities when required.
Education
Master of Education - Student Wellbeing
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne12-2020
Bachelor of Education - Health And Physical Education: School Wellness
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania05-2019
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Extracurricular involvement
- Communication skills
- Staff collaboration
- Leadership qualities
- Digital literacy
Certification
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid, 01/07/2028
HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, 01/07/2028
HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 01/07/2026
RRHAN-EC - Fundamentals & Masterclass
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Learning Specialist - HAPE and Sports Excellence
Manor Lakes P-12 College
01.2025 - Current
Learning Specialist - Student Engagement & Agency
Manor Lakes P-12 College
01.2023 - 01.2025
Year 7 Coordinator
Manor Lakes P-12 College
01.2022 - 01.2023
Graduate Teacher
Manor Lakes P-12 College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Casual Relief Teacher
ANZUK
07.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Education - Student Wellbeing
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Education - Health And Physical Education: School Wellness
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania