Fotini Hearn
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Committed to fostering inspiration, motivation, and transformation in lives, contributing significantly to workplace and community.
Seeking a new career path away from classroom teaching.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ANZUK Education
Melbourne, VIC
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Supervised classroom activities to maintain a positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Tradewind Australia
Melbourne, VIC
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Supervised classroom activities to maintain a positive learning environment.
Full Time Whole School Specialist Art Teacher
Footscray City Primary School
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Practiced Instructional Model of Teaching (Marzano)
- Explicit teaching and modeling strategies
Casual Child Care Worker
The Learning Sanctuary
Footscray/Spotswood
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted with feeding, toileting and educational programs in all rooms, from 6 months old to Kindergarten
Disability Support Worker
Connect GV
Shepparton
01.2016 - 12.2017
- (Assisted clients with daily learning programs and personal care)
Teacher
Dept of Education
Shepparton, VIC
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
Instructor
North Shepparton Community Centre
North Shepparton
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Teaching Relaxation Exercises and Meditation
- Local artist and bookkeeping, working from home
Education
Certificate IV - Community Services
GoTafe
Shepparton01.2017
Diploma of Education-Primary -
La Trobe University
Shepparton01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Painting And Drawing
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC01-2000
The Complete Consultant Certificate - Promotional Consultant Training
The Complete Consultant
Melb01.1995
GED -
Diane Marks-Austin School of Deportment And Modelling
Ballarat, VIC01.1989
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum alignment
- Instructional modeling
- Behaviour modification
- Academic assessment
- Technology-savvy
- Problem solving
- Organized
- Highly responsible
- Design and artistic ability
- Business ownership
- Sales
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Detail orientation
- Conflict resolution
- Visual merchandising
- Effective communication
- Creative design
Hobbies and Interests
- Visual Arts
- Reading
- Cooking
- Keeping fit
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Gallery Kaiela, Shepparton, 2015
- Volunteer, Ardmona Kids' Town, 2015
- Member, Salvation Army, Shepparton, 01/01/12, 12/31/14
Special Achievements
- Footscray City PS Lunch Time Art Classes to Complete Works for The District Dockland's Art Campaign, 2018
- Assisted in FCPS involvement in Illustrations for Advertising Booklet, Marsha Thomson MP, 2018
- Art Exhibition at Weswall Gallery, Tamworth, 2000
- Solo Art Exhibition at The Maker's Gallery, Melbourne, Sandringham, 1994
- Year 7 Staff Association Award, Footscray Girls' High School, 1982
- Honorable Mention, Geotre Poetry Comp., reciting in German, 1995
- Diploma in Make-Up, Fashion and Styling, 1990
Affiliations
- Painting and drawing
- Gardening
- Reading and Writing
- Keeping Fit
- Volunteering
Accomplishments
- District Docklands Art Campaign, student exhibitions, and competitions, 2018
- Art exhibition at Weswall Gallery in Tamworth, NSW 2000
- Solo art exhibition at The Maker's Gallery, Melb, Sandringham, 1994
- Year 7 Staff Association Award, Footscray Girls' High School, 1982
Certification
- First Aid, St. John's, 2024
- Full driver's license with own vehicle
- Working with children's check 2025
- Mandatory reporting certificate 2025-2026
Languages
English
Professional
Greek
Professional
German
Elementary
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ANZUK Education
01.2023 - 08.2025
Substitute Teacher
Tradewind Australia
01.2019 - 12.2019
Full Time Whole School Specialist Art Teacher
Footscray City Primary School
05.2018 - 12.2018
Casual Child Care Worker
The Learning Sanctuary
01.2017 - 12.2018
Disability Support Worker
Connect GV
01.2016 - 12.2017
Teacher
Dept of Education
01.2008 - 12.2015
Instructor
North Shepparton Community Centre
01.2006 - 12.2007
Certificate IV - Community Services
GoTafe
Diploma of Education-Primary -
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Arts - Painting And Drawing
University of Ballarat
The Complete Consultant Certificate - Promotional Consultant Training
The Complete Consultant
GED -
Diane Marks-Austin School of Deportment And Modelling