Lisa Kim
Melbourne
Summary
Enthusiastic educator returning to teaching after a career break. Has the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behaviour.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Science and Chemistry Tutor
Private Tutoring
Melbourne, VIC
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Enhanced student comprehension by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and breaking them down into easily digestible parts.
- Encouraged critical thinking in students through challenging questions that prompted deeper analysis of chemical concepts.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere conducive to productive learning by consistently displaying enthusiasm about the subject matter at hand.
- Increased student retention of complex topics through the use of visual aids.
- Built strong rapport with students, fostering an open dialogue that facilitated effective communication of difficult subject matter.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
Chemistry Tutor
James Ann Coaching College, Richmond
Melbourne, VIC
02.2006 - 07.2006
- Encouraged critical thinking in students through challenging questions that prompted deeper analysis of chemical concepts.
- Enhanced student comprehension by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and breaking them down into easily digestible parts.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere conducive to productive learning by consistently displaying enthusiasm about the subject matter at hand.
- Increased student retention of complex topics through the use of visual aids
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
Secondary School Teacher
Wesley College, Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
01.2000 - 07.2003
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Teaching (Secondary)
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC03-2000
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC03-1998
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Collaborative learning
- Laboratory skills
- Teaching strategies
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Adaptability
- Disability awareness
Timeline
Science and Chemistry Tutor
Private Tutoring
07.2006 - 07.2008
Chemistry Tutor
James Ann Coaching College, Richmond
02.2006 - 07.2006
Secondary School Teacher
Wesley College, Melbourne
01.2000 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Teaching - Teaching (Secondary)
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology
University of Melbourne