Karen Wellham
Teacher
Soldiers Point,NSW
Summary
Experienced Teacher with solid background educating students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher PDHPE
Broughton Anglican College
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
PDHPE KLA Coordinator
Mount Carmel Catholic College
01.1998 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
HSC Marker & Judge PDHPE
BOS & NESA
11.1996 - 12.2010
- My extensive HSC Marking and Judging experience allowed me to develop a thorough understanding of HSC Standards which I used when teaching Stage 6 classes, developing and marking HSC Assessment Tasks.
- I was able to pass this knowledge onto many other Stage 6 Teachers.
PDHPE Teacher
Mount Carmel Catholic College
01.1996 - 12.1997
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Maintained calm, positive classroom environment through gentle discipline and enthusiastic attitude to encourage learning and studying among student.
PDHPE KLA Coordinator
Freeman Catholic College
01.1994 - 12.1995
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
PDHPE Teacher
Freeman Catholic College
01.1990 - 12.1993
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
Education
Certificate of Religious Education -
Catholic Diocese of NSW
2013
Graduate Diploma of Education (Physical Education) -
Deakin University
Victoria1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Science & Psychology
University of Western Sydney
Milperra & Campbelltown1990
Skills
- Student assessment and achievement
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Calm under pressure
- Curriculum development
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Flexible and adaptive
- Subjects taught include: Stage 4-6 PDHPE, Stage 5 Physical Activity and Sports Studies, Stage 4-6 Religious Education and Stage 5 Child Studies
- Technology Integration
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Effective Listening
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Head Teacher PDHPE
Broughton Anglican College
01.2017 - 12.2021
PDHPE KLA Coordinator
Mount Carmel Catholic College
01.1998 - 12.2016
HSC Marker & Judge PDHPE
BOS & NESA
11.1996 - 12.2010
PDHPE Teacher
Mount Carmel Catholic College
01.1996 - 12.1997
PDHPE KLA Coordinator
Freeman Catholic College
01.1994 - 12.1995
PDHPE Teacher
Freeman Catholic College
01.1990 - 12.1993
Certificate of Religious Education -
Catholic Diocese of NSW
Graduate Diploma of Education (Physical Education) -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Science & Psychology
University of Western Sydney
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