Isabel Passarelli
Kalgoorlie,WA
Summary
Dedicated educator with a track record of preparing students for post-school success at Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre. Specializes in life skills and food technology, blending cooking techniques with essential soft skills like teamwork and adaptability. Achieved significant improvements in student readiness for life's challenges, leveraging expertise in nutrition education and effective communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Teacher
Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared Year 12 students for life after school by teaching essential life skills, such as budgeting, cooking, and basic financial literacy.
- Worked with students on job readiness skills, such as resume writing, interview practice, and time management.
- Supported students in exploring post-school options, including TAFE courses, employment, or other educational pathways.
- Conducted hands-on cooking classes, teaching students foundational cooking techniques such as knife skills, food preparation, and baking.
- Guided students through practical tasks like menu planning, meal budgeting, and preparing meals in a real kitchen environment.
- Organized group projects where students collaborated to prepare meals and demonstrate teamwork.
Home Economics Teacher
Aranmore Catholic College
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed engaging, hands-on lesson plans for Year 11 and 12 Food Technology that aligned with the curriculum.
- Created lesson plans around specific themes such as nutrition, food safety, and sustainable cooking practices.
- Designed practical assessments where students could apply their cooking skills, such as menu planning, budgeting, and preparing healthy, balanced meals.
- Managed a busy kitchen environment with multiple student workstations, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Organized group work and collaboration to teach students about teamwork in the kitchen.
- Taught students how to stay organized and clean as they cook, emphasizing kitchen hygiene and safety.
- Instructed students on various cooking techniques, including food preparation, knife skills, and baking.
- Provided demonstrations on how to prepare meals from scratch using fresh, healthy ingredients.
- Introduced students to dietary considerations, such as food allergies and cultural variations in food preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Secondary
Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, NSW02-2026
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Cooking techniques
- Child Development
- Nutrition education
- Textile knowledge
- Sewing
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Life Skills Teacher
Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre
10.2023 - Current
Home Economics Teacher
Aranmore Catholic College
02.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Education - Secondary
Southern Cross University
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