Kate Dyer
Kenthurst Sydney
Summary
- Experienced Teacher of high school sciences including Investigating Science.
- Strong background in photography with my own freelance business.
- Four and a half years working as an Activities Coordinator in aged care.
- Proficient organisational and planning skills.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Marian Catholic College
01.2016 - Current
- Individually designed and facilitated the 2020 Investigating Science Program for staff and students during online / remote learning.
- Key contributor at creating a plethora of resources for the Junior Science programs for Years 7 - 10.
- Planning and teaching lessons for years 7 - 12 classes in a job share role, including Senior Science and Preliminary Biology.
- Program writing and implementation.
- Working with other teachers to improve my knowledge on curriculum content and teaching strategies.
- Effective, positive and purposeful communication between all vital parties of the school community to ensure student development, safety and wellbeing was fostered.
- Working with STEM groups. Helping to facilitate and organise STEM MAD and attending Nationals in Melbourne 2023.
Science teacher
Parramatta Marist High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Planning and teaching lessons for years 7 -12.
- Involvement and training in Project Based Learning.
- Program writing and implementation.
- Working with other teachers to improve my knowledge on curriculum content and teaching strategies.
Science teacher
Gilroy Catholic College
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Planning and teaching lessons for years 7 -12.
- Effective, positive and purposeful communication between all vital parties of the school community to ensure student development, safety and wellbeing was fostered.
- Being involved in school retreats and other pastoral activities.
- Working with other teachers to improve my knowledge on curriculum content and teaching strategies.
photographer
Paper Plane Photography/Paper Plane Weddings, Sydney Metropolitan Area
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Photographer of portraiture, wedding and fashion photography
- Work with marketing companies designing business and marketing plans.
Care worker
Global care staff
01.2010 - 01.2012
- In mental health and disabilities
- Assisting in day-to-day care and lifestyle activities for those with disabilities and mental illnesses.
Activities Coordinator
Courtland’s Retirement Village, Contact Michael McKenzie
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Organisation of bus trips and functions for residents
- Preparation of activity reports and surveys
- Implementation of care plans for residents
- Assisting management with marketing matters.
Hostess and bar manager
Keg Bar and Restaurant
01.2003 - 01.2006
- In charge of a busy bar with tasks including ordering stock and cash reconciliation every evening
- Organisation of functions and events
- Liaising with up market clients from businesses in the area.
Hostess and bar manager
Époque Belgium Beer Café
01.2000 - 01.2003
- In charge of a busy bar with tasks including ordering stock and cash reconciliation every evening
- Assisting in the organisation of functions and events
- Liaising with up market clients from businesses in the area.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Education -
University of New England
2012
Bachelor of Science - Forensic
University of Western Sydney
2010
Advanced Diploma of Marketing - Event Management
APM Training Institute. St Leonards
2005
Skills
- Assigning and Grading Work for years 7 -12
- Syllabus Development for Junior Science, Investigating Science, Preliminary and Biology
- Google Drive
- Photoshop
- Adobe
- Microsoft Office
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Lab Project Demonstrations
Affiliations
Science teacher at Marian Catholic College.
Science teacher at Parramatta Marist High School.
Science teacher at Gilroy Catholic College.
Care worker for a mental health team.
Graduate Diploma in Education.
Bachelor of Science (Forensic).
Timeline
Science Teacher
Marian Catholic College
01.2016 - Current
Science teacher
Parramatta Marist High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Science teacher
Gilroy Catholic College
01.2013 - 12.2013
Care worker
Global care staff
01.2010 - 01.2012
photographer
Paper Plane Photography/Paper Plane Weddings, Sydney Metropolitan Area
01.2009 - 01.2013
Activities Coordinator
Courtland’s Retirement Village, Contact Michael McKenzie
01.2006 - 01.2010
Hostess and bar manager
Keg Bar and Restaurant
01.2003 - 01.2006
Hostess and bar manager
Époque Belgium Beer Café
01.2000 - 01.2003
Graduate Diploma of Education -
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Forensic
University of Western Sydney
Advanced Diploma of Marketing - Event Management
APM Training Institute. St Leonards
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