Jade Hinton
Summary
Motivated pre-service secondary teacher (Science & Biology) completing a Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) at Deakin University in October 2025. Proven to create engaging lesson plans and foster positive learning environment. Brings strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills from education, legal, and leadership roles. Skilled in laboratory techniques and skill development, lesson planning, and student assessment. Reliable team player, adaptable to evolving educational needs, with focus on achieving tangible results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Paul Vale Criminal Law
05.2021 - Current
- Managed client communications, case files, and scheduling.
- Developed precision in documentation and confidentiality - transferable to student reporting.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organising and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Dance Teacher
Careen School of Dance
01.2013 - Current
- Taught classes across jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap.
- Built student confidence, resilience, and teamwork.
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer''s strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Reported on student progress - parallel to assessment & feedback in classrooms.
Final Placement
Rowville Secondary College (Western Campus)
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Planned and delivered Year 7 Science Ecosystems unit: classification, food webs, adaptations, human impact.
- Designed and facilitated Year 9 Psychology lessons on memory models, retrieval practice, and brain function, including practical investigations (e.g. Brain Dissection)
- Taught Year 9 Biology body systems (nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive) with dissections and digital simulations.
- Increased overall classroom participation by fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.
Placement
Glen Waverley Secondary College
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Year 7 Chemistry (states of matter, mixtures, separation techniques).
- Year 9 Chemistry (acids, bases, indicators, ionic compounds).
- Year 10 Microbiology (genetics, immune system and response)
- Positive mentor feedback on lesson structure, rapport, and effective questioning.
- Enhanced student critical thinking skills by utilizing inquiry-based teaching methods and encouraging open-ended questioning during lessons.
- Developed innovative lesson plans by incorporating multimedia tools and hands-on activities, enhancing student engagement and comprehension (e.g. revision activities (station rotation, escape room puzzles)
Education
Bachelor of Science / Master of Teaching - Secondary
Deakin University
10-2025
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Vermont Secondary College
11-2015
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Critical thinking promotion
- Instructional strategies
- Student motivation
- Creative lesson design
- Diverse learners support
- Client communication
- Administrative support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Clear communication
Timeline
Final Placement
Rowville Secondary College (Western Campus)
08.2025 - 09.2025
Placement
Glen Waverley Secondary College
02.2025 - 05.2025
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Paul Vale Criminal Law
05.2021 - Current
Dance Teacher
Careen School of Dance
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science / Master of Teaching - Secondary
Deakin University
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Vermont Secondary College