Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Engineering Experience
Teaching Skills
Myer Briggs Type
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Laaland Clare

Melton,Australia
Laaland Clare

Summary

A STEAM EDUCATION program encourages children to be self-learners by developing inquiry and self-motivation. This will equip the next generation to be adaptable, creative and motivated learners who will become successful citizens in a world of rapidly moving TECHNOLOGICAL change; where new careers are emerging daily and globalisation is at the forefront.

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

30
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Keilor Downs Secondary College

Teacher
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Teaching Systems Engineering and Product Design (woodwork). Students using inquiry and research to produce design folios and make a working model in accordance to the Victorian Curriculum. Projects included LED Illusion Mirrors controlled by analog and digital student built circuits, breadboarding sensor switches, touch switches and wooden lamps.

Keilor Downs Secondary College

Teacher
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Teaching Systems Engineering and Product Design (woodwork). Students using inquiry and research to produce design folios and make a working model in accordance to the Victorian Curriculum. Projects included LED Illusion Mirrors controlled by analog and digital student built circuits, breadboarding sensor switches, touch switches and wooden lamps.

Melton Secondary College

Teacher
01.2016 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Teaching Systems Engineering and Woodwork. This subject is basically STEM where students select an Electronic / Mechanical Model and move through the VCAA Design Process of produce a DESIGN folio and Working model.

Melton Secondary College

Teacher
01.2016 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Teaching Systems Engineering and Woodwork. This subject is basically STEM where students select an Electronic / Mechanical Model and move through the VCAA Design Process of produce a DESIGN folio and Working model.

Hampden Specialist School

Teacher
01.2006 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Teach Music/Art/ Cookery/ Science. Responsible for all curriculum to inspire student learning through the ARTS and Hands On Learning Program.

Hampden Specialist School

Teacher
01.2006 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Teach Music/Art/ Cookery/ Science. Responsible for all curriculum to inspire student learning through the ARTS and Hands On Learning Program.

MACC

Mobile Art Teacher
01.2008 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Teaching art to twelve different primary schools around the Colac district. Responsible for all curriculum, planning, managing budget and reporting for 350 Students.

MACC

Mobile Art Teacher
01.2008 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Teaching art to twelve different primary schools around the Colac district. Responsible for all curriculum, planning, managing budget and reporting for 350 Students.

Emmanuel College

Science/Art/Drama and Visual Art Teacher
01.2004 - 12.2005

Job overview

  • Responsible for managing Music department.

Emmanuel College

Science/Art/Drama and Visual Art Teacher
01.2004 - 12.2005

Job overview

  • Responsible for managing Music department.

Brauer Secondary College

Teacher
01.2003 - 12.2003

Job overview

  • Year 7, 8 & 9 maths, science, electronics and Model Rocketry.

Brauer Secondary College

Teacher
01.2003 - 12.2003

Job overview

  • Year 7, 8 & 9 maths, science, electronics and Model Rocketry.

Smith Family Industries

Quality & Product Development Co-ordinator
01.1998 - 12.2000

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of regenerated and new woven/non-woven fabrics
  • Manufacturers of regenerated and new woven/non-woven fabrics

Smith Family Industries

Quality & Product Development Co-ordinator
01.1998 - 12.2000

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of regenerated and new woven/non-woven fabrics
  • Manufacturers of regenerated and new woven/non-woven fabrics

Plastic Industries Aust. Pty Ltd

Quality & Manufacturing Manager
01.1996 - 12.1996

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of extruded rigid PVC pipe
  • Manufacturers of extruded rigid PVC pipe

Plastic Industries Aust. Pty Ltd

Quality & Manufacturing Manager
01.1996 - 12.1996

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of extruded rigid PVC pipe
  • Manufacturers of extruded rigid PVC pipe

Barfell Industries

Quality Systems Engineer
01.1995 - 12.1996

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of extruded flexible hoses & moulded fittings for industrial, medical & domestic use
  • Manufacturers of extruded flexible hoses & moulded fittings for industrial, medical & domestic use

Barfell Industries

Quality Systems Engineer
01.1995 - 12.1996

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Manufacturers of extruded flexible hoses & moulded fittings for industrial, medical & domestic use
  • Manufacturers of extruded flexible hoses & moulded fittings for industrial, medical & domestic use

Education

R.M.I.T.

Bachelor of Engineering from Manufacturing Systems
01.1990

University Overview

ECU
Perth, W.A

Post Graduate Diploma from Primary Education
01.2002

University Overview

HSC from Credits in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, English, Music
01.1985

University Overview

Skills

  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Technology integration
  • Special needs students
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.

Engineering Experience

Engineering Experience
  • Smith Family Industries, 1998-01-01, 2000-12-31, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, Quality & Product Development Co-ordinator
  • Plastic Industries Aust. Pty Ltd, 1996, Cairns, Queensland, Quality & Manufacturing Manager
  • Barfell Industries, 1995-01-01, 1996-12-31, Mordialloc, Victoria, Quality Systems Engineer

Teaching Skills

Teaching Skills
  • Teaching PDT woodworking program to Year 8 students
  • Teaching STEM / VCE Systems Engineering
  • Teaching a music and art programme to Special Needs Students
  • Coordinating an Artist in Schools Project
  • Development and management of the school music program
  • Teaching maths and science to Year 7, 8 & 9 students

Myer Briggs Type

Myer Briggs Type
ENTJ

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Date of Birth: 1967-07-06
  • Driving License: Light Rigid Bus licence and Taxi Directorate

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Interests
  • Tinkering
  • Building
  • Maker/creator stuff with wood, metal, electronics, music
  • Being a Dad to three children
  • Computers & Web research
  • Camping & bushwalking
  • The Ocean, boating and Scuba Diving
  • Geography, science & nature
  • Motor mechanics & Trailbike riding
  • Reading - fiction & non-fiction
  • House restoration & woodwork

Certification

  • VIT registration
  • Safe use of Machinery Certificate

Interests

  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
  • Enjoy participating in trailbike riding and music performance for overall physical and mental well-being

Timeline

Teacher
Keilor Downs Secondary College
01.2017 - Current
Teacher
Keilor Downs Secondary College
01.2017 - Current
Teacher
Melton Secondary College
01.2016 - 12.2016
Teacher
Melton Secondary College
01.2016 - 12.2016
Mobile Art Teacher
MACC
01.2008 - 12.2008
Mobile Art Teacher
MACC
01.2008 - 12.2008
Teacher
Hampden Specialist School
01.2006 - 12.2015
Teacher
Hampden Specialist School
01.2006 - 12.2015
Science/Art/Drama and Visual Art Teacher
Emmanuel College
01.2004 - 12.2005
Science/Art/Drama and Visual Art Teacher
Emmanuel College
01.2004 - 12.2005
Teacher
Brauer Secondary College
01.2003 - 12.2003
Teacher
Brauer Secondary College
01.2003 - 12.2003
Quality & Product Development Co-ordinator
Smith Family Industries
01.1998 - 12.2000
Quality & Product Development Co-ordinator
Smith Family Industries
01.1998 - 12.2000
Quality & Manufacturing Manager
Plastic Industries Aust. Pty Ltd
01.1996 - 12.1996
Quality & Manufacturing Manager
Plastic Industries Aust. Pty Ltd
01.1996 - 12.1996
Quality Systems Engineer
Barfell Industries
01.1995 - 12.1996
Quality Systems Engineer
Barfell Industries
01.1995 - 12.1996
ECU
Post Graduate Diploma from Primary Education
HSC from Credits in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, English, Music
R.M.I.T.
Bachelor of Engineering from Manufacturing Systems
Laaland Clare