Lachlan Stace
Charlestown,Australia
Summary
Dedicated NSW-accredited Educator experienced in teaching English and History across diverse, mixed-ability, and top-stream classes. Designed inclusive, differentiated learning aligned with NSW and ACARA curricula while fostering student engagement and building positive relationships with learners, colleagues, and families. Committed to student well-being, academic growth, and continuous professional learning in both secondary and primary settings.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Team Member
Coles
11.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional service, fostering positive relationships with diverse customers to enhance satisfaction
- Collaborated with large team, adapting to changing priorities and procedures to support operational success
- Maintained reliability and professionalism, ensuring effective communication in fast-paced environments
English Teacher
St Brigids Catholic College
, NSW
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Taught Year 7 (top & mixed ability), Year 8 (learner diversity), Year 9 (mixed) designed engaging, differentiated units aligned with NSW English K10 Syllabus
- Implemented formative assessment strategies to track progress; adjusted teaching to support students with diverse learning needs, resulting in improved participation and confidence
- Established respectful, inclusive classroom culture where all students felt safe to contribute
- Collaborated with faculty team to refine scope-and-sequence documents; communicated regularly with parents on student progress and well-being
- Established respectful, inclusive classroom culture, ensuring all students felt safe to contribute and participate actively in discussions
English Teacher
Dungog High School
, NSW
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Delivered English programs to Year 7 (top/mixed), Year 8 (mixed), Year 9 (mixed), Year 10 (mixed), and Year 11 English Standard
- Developed assessment tasks and marking rubrics; provided constructive feedback that guided students in achieving personal learning goals
- Adapted resources and teaching approaches to enhance literacy development and address individual learning gaps
- Maintained detailed student records and reporting in accordance with school and department requirements
Casual Primary Teacher
St Catherines Catholic College
, NSW
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered consistent learning programs for Years 1, 2, 3 & 4 quickly adapted to different stage expectations and classroom routines
- Reinforced positive behaviour management and built rapport with younger students, enhancing continuity of learning
- Collaborated with permanent staff to align lesson delivery with planned curriculum and learning intentions
HSIE Teacher
Rutherford Technology High School
, NSW
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Instructed HSIE for Year 7 (mixed), Year 8 (mixed & extension), Year 9 (literacy focus), Year 10 (extension), fostering engagement and understanding of historical concepts
- Developed inquiry-based learning activities to enhance critical thinking, research skills, and understanding of historical contexts
- Focused on literacy skill development within HSIE curriculum to improve comprehension and engagement for students at all proficiency levels
English / HSIE Teacher
St Catherines Catholic College
, NSW
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Planned and delivered units integrating skill acquisition with in-depth textual and historical analysis to enhance student understanding
- Facilitated transition of senior students into Stage 6 by developing clear learning intentions and success criteria for each lesson to guide student achievement
- Taught Year 7 (mixed & top), Year 8 (top), Year 10 (mixed), Year 11 English Studies & Year 11 Modern History
Intern Teacher
Hunter School of Performing Arts
, NSW
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Planned and taught Year 11 Ancient History and Year 11 Studies of Religion (2 Unit)
- Created engaging, creative learning experiences including group work, multimedia, and research tasks to cater to diverse learning styles
- Delivered timely feedback to students and engaged in parent-teacher discussions to support student progress
- Contributed actively in staff meetings and faculty planning, enhancing collaboration during professional development workshops
Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Honours) - Humanities, English, Modern History
University of Newcastle
Callaghan , NSW 02.2017 - 08.2021
Skills
- Client engagement
- Transaction processing
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative practice
- Safety training
- Curriculum-aligned planning
- Classroom management
- Positive and professional
Affiliations
- English Teachers Association (ETA)
- History Teachers Association (HTA)
CUST
Accreditation: NESA Proficient Teacher (2022)
Timeline
Customer Service Team Member
Coles
11.2025 - Current
English Teacher
St Brigids Catholic College
02.2025 - 08.2025
English Teacher
Dungog High School
01.2024 - 01.2024
Casual Primary Teacher
St Catherines Catholic College
08.2023 - 12.2023
HSIE Teacher
Rutherford Technology High School
01.2023 - 08.2023
English / HSIE Teacher
St Catherines Catholic College
01.2022 - 01.2022
Intern Teacher
Hunter School of Performing Arts
01.2021 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Teaching (Honours) - Humanities, English, Modern History
University of Newcastle
02.2017 - 08.2021