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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
Melbourne
12-2020

Bachelor of Education - Health And Physical Education: School Wellness

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
05-2019

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

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