Dynamic educator and experienced leader of diverse teams focused on fostering and optimising engaging learning environments. Committed to academic excellence, effective communication, fostering collaboration and achieving organisational objectives.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Department Learning Engagement
Albany Creek SHS
01.2020 - Current
Strategically guiding & implementing whole school strategies for Student Engagement, Student Leadership and Student Welfare and signature school programs.
Passionate and innovative HPE Teacher and Sports Coach.
Head of Department Junior Secondary
Pine Rivers SHS
01.2014 - 01.2020
Strategically guided and implemented strategies that led to whole school improvement and strategic direction for Junior Secondary students in the areas of-: transition to the secondary sector, academic improvement, leadership, welfare and signature programs.
Teacher HPE - Pine Rivers SHS
Education Queensland
01.2013 - 01.2020
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.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Organised extracurricular activities such as clubs, excursions and camps that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Teacher HPE and Outdoor Education, Clontarf Beach
Education Queensland
01.1992 - 12.1996
Coordinator Lake Julius Outdoor Learning Centre
Education Queensland
01.1989 - 12.1990
Teacher HPE Kalkadoon SHS
Education Queensland
01.1987 - 12.1988
Teacher HPE Sandgate SHS
Education Queensland
01.1986 - 12.1986
Education
Certificate IV - Outdoor Education
Cairns TAFE
Cairns, QLD
12-2008
Graduate Diploma of Outdoor Education - Outdoor Education
Griffith University
QLD
12-1991
Diploma of Teaching Secondary - HPE And History
Kelvin Grove Teachers College
Brisbane, QLD
12-1985
Skills
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development
Student Assessment
Lesson Planning
Educational Technology
Behavioral Management
Parent-Teacher Communication
Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Head of Department Learning Engagement
Albany Creek SHS
01.2020 - Current
Head of Department Junior Secondary
Pine Rivers SHS
01.2014 - 01.2020
Teacher HPE - Pine Rivers SHS
Education Queensland
01.2013 - 01.2020
Teacher HPE and Outdoor Education, Clontarf Beach
Education Queensland
01.1992 - 12.1996
Coordinator Lake Julius Outdoor Learning Centre
Education Queensland
01.1989 - 12.1990
Teacher HPE Kalkadoon SHS
Education Queensland
01.1987 - 12.1988
Teacher HPE Sandgate SHS
Education Queensland
01.1986 - 12.1986
Certificate IV - Outdoor Education
Cairns TAFE
Graduate Diploma of Outdoor Education - Outdoor Education