I am a supportive, approachable, and dedicated secondary teacher who enjoys motivating students and collaborating with my peers. My undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science
(Mathematics Major and Psychology Minor). After 10 years in the corporate sector working in Research and Human Resources, I returned to study in 2005 and completed a Graduate Diploma of
Education at the University of Melbourne with a Distinction average. I have experience teaching VCAL Numeracy and Work-Related Skills, Mathematics at all levels and VCE Psychology. I have several years experience as a careers practitioner. and I currently coordinate the work experience program at Penola Catholic College.
I have worked across the Secondary, TAFE and Tertiary sectors and have a passion for empowering young people to become life long adaptable learners.
During this time, I held various positions which included the following:
o Mathematics teacher across all year levels (year 7- year 12)
o VCE Further Mathematics teacher o VCE Psychology teacher
o VCAL Numeracy teacher
o VCAL WRS teacher
o VET Business teacher
o Year 10 homeroom teacher
o Careers Practitioner
o Work Experience Coordinator
o Tutor for the unit Fostering Positive Behaviour
o Tutor for the unit Catering for Diversity and Inclusion
o Tertiary Supervisor for pre-service teachers
Development and delivery of the following subjects:
o VCAL Numeracy
o VCE Foundation Mathematics Units 1 &2
o VCAL Work Related Skills
o CGEA Numeracy units. Certificate I & II levels
o Integrated VCAL units
o Year 8 Mathematics teacher, following the British Curriculum
o Casual Relief Teacher as required
During this time, I held various positions which included the following:
o Mathematics teacher across all year levels (year 7- year 12)
o VCE Further Mathematics teacher
o VCE Psychology teacher
o VCAL Numeracy teacher
o Senior homeroom teacher
o Careers Practitioner
o Work Experience Coordinator