Mark Halsted
Surry Hills,NSW
Summary
Dedicated History Teacher offering 40-year background educating children in brain-based, nurturing and culturally diverse learning environment. Recognized for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and employing broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Encouraging and motivational professional committed to maintaining highest standards of professional integrity and reliability.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior History Teacher
Scots College
01.2016 - 07.2023
- Taught Stages 4 and 5 History
- Taught Ancient History to Years 11 and 12
- Taught History Extension
- Involved with GPS debating
- Increased the profile of Ancient History
- State ranking in 2019
- Organised various evening for the History Society at Scots
- Organised an “Historian in residence” event
- Was inducted into a Master Teacher programme at the College
Secondary History Teacher
St. Joseph’s College
01.1990 - 12.2015
- Taught stage 5 History
- Taught Ancient History to both Years 11 and 12
- Taught Modern History to Years 11 and 12
- Taught History Extension from 2001
- Head of History department 2000, 2006, 2010
- Involved in Year 12 boarding from 1990-2002
- Involved with Year 11 boarding in 2011
- Involved in Year 7 boarding from 2013-2015
- Involved in extra curricular Rugby, Athletics, Tennis, Debating
- Enhanced the standing of Ancient History from 1 class in 11 and 12, to 3 classes in both years
- Achieved state rankings in Ancient History in 1990, 1991, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2015
- Helped create the History Extension course at the College
- Organised Ancient History tours: 1995 – Italy, 1998- Turkey, 2000- Turkey Syria Lebanon and Jordan, 2006 – Italy and Sicily, 2008 – Libya, 2010 – Turkey and Greece, 2012- Italy
- Was appointed Senior Marker for Ancient History HSC marking from 1996-2006
- Marked History Extension from 2008-2012
- Put on Drama productions in 1991 and 1996
- Presented at HTA and AIS study days
History Teacher
St. Gregory’s College
01.1981 - 01.1989
- Taught Ancient History in Years 11 and 12
- Taught Modern History in Years 11 and 12
- Taught Junior History (Stage 4)
- Boarding supervisor in Years 11 and 12 during that period
- Increased the profile of History at the College
- Gained places in the state in both Ancient and Modern History (1st place in 1989)
- Put on drama productions from 1987-1989
- Initiated a proper senior debating programme
- Organised Medieval days for Junior History)
- Was accepted to mark HSC Ancient History from 1985
School Teacher/librarian
Caroline Chisholm Girls High School
01.1978 - 12.1979
- Junior History Teacher
- Careers advisor
Education
Dip Ed. - Teaching methods, History, Library
UNSW
Bachelor of Arts - History, Drama, Sociology, Political Science
UNSW
Sydney, NSW02.1975
High School Diploma -
St Joseph's College
Hunters Hill, NSW12.1972
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Historiography knowledge
- Organization
- Historical Research
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication in making History matter to young students
- Dependable and Responsible
- Critical Thinking in creating discursive lessons
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Verbal Communication
- Student Engagement
- Expertise in history
- Multimedia Presentations
- Technology Implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Student needs assessment
Accomplishments
- Increased the profile of History at the College, St. Gregory’s College
- Gained places in the state in both Ancient and Modern History (1st place in 1989), St. Gregory’s College
- Put on drama productions from 1987-1989, St. Gregory’s College
- Initiated a proper senior debating programme, St. Gregory’s College
- Organised Medieval days for Junior History, St. Gregory’s College
- Was accepted to mark HSC Ancient History from 1985, St. Gregory’s College
- Enhanced the standing of Ancient History from 1 class in 11 and 12, to 3 classes in both years, St. Joseph’s College
- Achieved state rankings in Ancient History in 1990, 1991, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2015, St. Joseph’s College
- Helped create the History Extension course at the College, St. Joseph’s College
- Organised Ancient History tours, St. Joseph’s College
- Was appointed Senior Marker for Ancient History HSC marking from 1996-2006, St. Joseph’s College
- Marked History Extension from 2008-2012, St. Joseph’s College
- Put on Drama productions in 1991 and 1996, St. Joseph’s College
- Presented at HTA and AIS study days, St. Joseph’s College
- Increased the profile of Ancient History, Scots College
- State ranking in 2019, Scots College
- Organised various evening for the History Society at Scots, Scots College
- Organised an 'Historian in residence' event, Scots College
- Was inducted into a Master Teacher programme at the College, Scots College
Locations
- Caroline Chisholm Girls High School, Penrith, NSW
- St. Gregory’s College, Campbelltown, NSW
- St. Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, NSW
- Scots College, Bellevue Hill, NSW
Affiliations
- Member of the Catholic Trial Examination committee since 1993
Timeline
Senior History Teacher
Scots College
01.2016 - 07.2023
Secondary History Teacher
St. Joseph’s College
01.1990 - 12.2015
History Teacher
St. Gregory’s College
01.1981 - 01.1989
School Teacher/librarian
Caroline Chisholm Girls High School
01.1978 - 12.1979
Dip Ed. - Teaching methods, History, Library
UNSW
Bachelor of Arts - History, Drama, Sociology, Political Science
UNSW
High School Diploma -
St Joseph's College
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