Glenda Spiker
Lake Tyers,VIC
Summary
In the course of my career in Education I have worked in both state and private schools, as a classroom teacher in the Visual Arts and also as Head of Department in the Creative Arts.
I have taught VCE Art, Studio Art, Art making and Exhibiting and Visual Communication and Design, Years 7-12 Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Graphic Design, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography, Textiles, Junior Woodwork and Food Technology.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Domain Leader Art/ Technology
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
2023.04 - Current
- Art ,Visual Communication and Design teacher 7-12
- Food Technology year 7-10, Wood Technology Year 7-8
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Art and Food Teacher
Bairnsdale Secondary College
2022.03 - 2023.04
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Emergency Teacher
Nagle College
2022.01
VCE Visual Communication and Design, Art teacher
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Food Technology year 7-10, Wood Technology Year 7-8 and Emergency Teacher
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Head of Learning Visual Arts
St Leonard’s College
2018.01 - 2018.12
- Studio Art 1-4 / Art and Visual Communication teacher Visual Arts IB teacher
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Head of Creative Arts
Canberra Girls Grammar School
2010.01 - 2017.01
- Senior Art/ Graphics teacher, Visual Arts IB teacher, Textiles Teacher
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Director of Art, Media, Hospitality and Design Technology
Haileybury College
2005.01 - 2009.01
- Senior Art teacher/VCE Studio Art, Art, Visual Communication and Design 1-4, Visual Arts IB teacher
KLA (Creative Arts) Leader
Karingal Park Secondary College
2000.01 - 2005.01
- Senior Art teacher VCE Art 1-4
Teacher of Graphics Yr9,10,11,12
Karingal Park Secondary College
1998.01
Teacher of Photography Art, and Ceramics
Berwick Secondary College
1999.01
Teacher of Art, Graphics, Woodwork
Koonung Secondary College
1999.01
Teacher of Art, Materials and Technology, Graphic Communication
Rowville Secondary College
1998.01
Review of folio work
Victoria Centre for Curriculum Assessment
2006.01 - 2011.01
Assessor Studio Arts and Art external Exam
Victoria Centre for Curriculum Assessment
1993.01 - 2009.01
Education
Course in Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching -
01.2023
Cat1,2 And 3 Visual Arts International Baccalaurea - Visual Art
Inernational2007
Leading Teacher Accreditation -
01.2002
Bachelor of Education (Visual Arts) -
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC10.1992
Skills
Traditional Art Making-Painting Drawing, Printmaking,Ceramics, Photography
Digital Art- skills in Photoshop and Illustrator
Timeline
Domain Leader Art/ Technology
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
2023.04 - Current
Art and Food Teacher
Bairnsdale Secondary College
2022.03 - 2023.04
Emergency Teacher
Nagle College
2022.01
VCE Visual Communication and Design, Art teacher
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
2019.01 - 2021.01
Head of Learning Visual Arts
St Leonard’s College
2018.01 - 2018.12
Head of Creative Arts
Canberra Girls Grammar School
2010.01 - 2017.01
Review of folio work
Victoria Centre for Curriculum Assessment
2006.01 - 2011.01
Director of Art, Media, Hospitality and Design Technology
Haileybury College
2005.01 - 2009.01
KLA (Creative Arts) Leader
Karingal Park Secondary College
2000.01 - 2005.01
Teacher of Photography Art, and Ceramics
Berwick Secondary College
1999.01
Teacher of Art, Graphics, Woodwork
Koonung Secondary College
1999.01
Teacher of Graphics Yr9,10,11,12
Karingal Park Secondary College
1998.01
Teacher of Art, Materials and Technology, Graphic Communication
Rowville Secondary College
1998.01
Assessor Studio Arts and Art external Exam
Victoria Centre for Curriculum Assessment
1993.01 - 2009.01
Course in Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching -
Cat1,2 And 3 Visual Arts International Baccalaurea - Visual Art
Leading Teacher Accreditation -
Bachelor of Education (Visual Arts) -
University of Melbourne