Karen Cross
BARDON,Australia
Summary
As a passionate and dedicated educator, I seamlessly blend my expertise in academia with my enthusiasm for teaching at the primary school level. In both spheres, I ignite curiosity and cultivate a love for learning, encouraging students to not just absorb information, but to question and explore their world. My unique ability to navigate both worlds allows me to bring a holistic and enriching educational experience to my students.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Sessional Academic
QUT – School of Education, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
07.2025 - Current
- Tutor – EUB407 Health and Physical Education: Wellbeing, Families and Communities
Relief Teaching
The Murri School
07.2024 - Current
Prep to year 6 classroom responsibilities
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Sessional Academic
QUT – School of Public Health, Faculty of Health
01.2023 - Current
- Lecturer, Tutor – HLB 001 Health Needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
- Unit coordinator, Lecturer - HLB001 Health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
- Unit coordinator, Lecturer, Tutor - HLB001 Health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
Sessional Academic
QUT - School of Exercise and Nutrition, Faculty of Health
07.2019 - Current
- XNB390 – Tutor Primary Health and Physical Education
Sessional Academic
QUT School of Exercise and Nutrition
01.2022 - 07.2022
Tutor XNB 197 - Foundations of Health Education
Quality Teaching Performance Assessment (QTPA)
School of Education
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Chairperson and panel member 2022/2021
Relief/Contract Teaching
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School, Darra
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Prep to year 6
Interior Decorator - Co Founder/Director
Bella Casa Interiors
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Advised clients on styles, layouts, budgets, and overall designs.
Learning Support Teacher
Ipswich Grammar Junior School
01.2000 - 01.2006
Classroom Teacher /Reading Recovery Teacher
Education Queensland
01.1993 - 01.2000
Education
Master of Education - Indigenous Studies
QUT
04-2023
Bachelor of Education - undefined
QUT
01.1997
Bachelor of Teaching - undefined
QUT
01.1992
Skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Friendly demeanour
- Detail-oriented analysis
- Effective organisational skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Compassionate caregiver
Affiliations
- Queensland Writers Centre
- Book Links
- Queensland College of Teachers
Timeline
Sessional Academic
QUT – School of Education, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
07.2025 - Current
Relief Teaching
The Murri School
07.2024 - Current
Sessional Academic
QUT – School of Public Health, Faculty of Health
01.2023 - Current
Sessional Academic
QUT School of Exercise and Nutrition
01.2022 - 07.2022
Quality Teaching Performance Assessment (QTPA)
School of Education
01.2022 - 01.2022
Sessional Academic
QUT - School of Exercise and Nutrition, Faculty of Health
07.2019 - Current
Relief/Contract Teaching
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School, Darra
01.2010 - 01.2017
Interior Decorator - Co Founder/Director
Bella Casa Interiors
01.2008 - 01.2010
Learning Support Teacher
Ipswich Grammar Junior School
01.2000 - 01.2006
Classroom Teacher /Reading Recovery Teacher
Education Queensland
01.1993 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Education - undefined
QUT
Bachelor of Teaching - undefined
QUT
Master of Education - Indigenous Studies
QUT
Publications
- Author - Ocean Magic - present
- Author - ‘Banna and Bree’ series, 2014 – present
Training
- Open Water Diver – PADI 2009
- Feng Shui 2007 - Beaumont School of Decorating and Design
- Colour Psychology 2007 - Beaumont School of Decorating and Design
- Advanced Course in Interior Decoration 2005 - Beaumont School of Decorating and Design
- Interior Decorating 2004 - Beaumont School of Decorating and Design
- Reading Recovery Training 1999
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