Naomi Varela

Resurrection House - Aberfeldie Campus (year 9 campus):

• Developed and implemented engaging junior science lessons aligning with state curriculum standards and learning objectives through tactile 2D and 3D modelling activities, scientific experiments, online simulations and project-based learning. Allowing students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and understanding, apply scientific principles to real-world situations and develop key science skills.
• Use data to inform decision making when supporting students with individual learning needs when generating and providing students with a variety of modified and adjusted resources, formative and summative assessments.
• Mentored junior science teaching staff with regards to understanding and how best to teach complex scientific concepts and how to use particular scientific equipment.
• Created and maintained a safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by promoting a culture of inclusion and collaboration, fostering respectful relationships, implementing behaviour management plans and maintaining laboratory safety standards.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and effective pedagogical practices in science education.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback
• Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues. Encouraging students to live life in accordance with God's inspiration.
• Met with students and parents to discuss student successes and address and resolve any behavioural and/or academic issues.
• Supervised exams and other summative assessments.
• Participated in science department and general staff meetings and workshops, providing input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement and contribute to discussions regarding high impact teaching strategies, behaviour management, theoretical and practical content and assessments and lab safety.

CRT for VCE Classes:

• Facilitated collaborative classroom tasks that encouraged creative and critical thinking, problem-solving skills and teamwork.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Supervised SAC's.

Essendon West Campus (main campus years 7-12):

• Developed and implemented engaging VCE Biology, VCE Physics and junior science lessons aligning with state curriculum standards and learning objectives through tactile 2D and 3D modelling activities, scientific experiments, online simulations and project-based learning. Allowing students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and understanding, apply scientific principles to real-world situations and develop key science skills.
• Use data to inform decision making when supporting students with individual learning needs when generating and providing students with a variety of modified and adjusted resources, formative and summative assessments.
• Mentored junior science teaching staff with regards to understanding and how best to teach complex scientific concepts and how to use particular scientific equipment.
• Created and maintained a safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by promoting a culture of inclusion and collaboration, fostering respectful relationships, implementing behaviour management plans and maintaining laboratory safety standards.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and effective pedagogical practices in science education.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback
• Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues. Encouraging students to live life in accordance with God's inspiration.
• Met with students and parents to discuss student successes and address and resolve any behavioural and/or academic issues.
• Supervised SAC's, exams and other summative assessments.
• Participated in science department and general staff meetings and workshops, providing input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement and contribute to discussions regarding high impact teaching strategies, behaviour management, theoretical and practical content and assessments and lab safety.

• Primary:

Generalist teacher (prep - grade 6)

Physical Education (prep - grade 6)

• Secondary:

Mathematics (year 7-8)

General Science (year 7-10)

• Facilitated collaborative classroom tasks that encouraged creative and critical thinking, problem-solving skills and teamwork.
• Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Developed and implemented engaging VCE Biology, VCE Physics and junior science lessons aligning with state curriculum standards and learning objectives through tactile 2D and 3D modelling activities, scientific experiments, online simulations and project-based learning. Allowing students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and understanding, apply scientific principles to real-world situations and developing key scientific skills.
• Use data to inform decision making when supporting students with individual learning needs when generating and providing students with a variety of modified and adjusted resources, formative and summative assessments.
• Created and maintained a safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by promoting a culture of inclusion and collaboration, fostering respectful relationships, implementing behaviour management plans and maintaining laboratory standards.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and effective pedagogical practices in science education.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely constructive feedback.
• Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social, emotional and spiritual issues.
• Mentored junior science teaching staff with regards to understanding and how best to teach complex scientific concepts and how to use particular scientific equipment.
• Met with students and parents to discuss student successes and address and resolve any behavioural and/or academic issues.
• Supervised SAC's, exams and other summative assessments.
• Participated in science department and general staff meetings and workshops, providing input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement and contribute to discussions regarding high impact teaching strategies, behaviour management, theoretical and practical content and assessments and lab safety.

Gastrointestinal Research in Inflammation and Pathology:

• Collecting tissue samples from mice and preparing these samples for PCR's.
• Performing PCR's and gel electrophoresis to determine the genotypes of the mice to be used for research.
• Documenting data in database associated with research mice and breeding colonies.
• Assisted in monitoring the health and well being of these mice using established guidelines and procedures learnt on how to breed and maintain colonies of genetically modified, inbred and outbred mice.
• Attended and contributed to weekly staff meetings.
• Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
• Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.

• Preparation and execution of VCE Biology, Chemistry and Physics experiments and demonstrations for practical classes, open days and orientation days.
• Re-modelling experiments when necessary.
• Writing up risk assessments for year 7 - 12 science experiments.
• Managing safe and efficient laboratories, complying with O,H &S regulations, correctly storing, handling, preparing and disposing of chemicals and biological material.
• Repair or arrange for repair of faulty laboratory equipment when necessary.
• Writing up orders and performing stock take.
• Sterilising equipment.
• Attending and contributing to staff meetings, including demonstrating laboratory techniques to colleagues.
• Attending professional development seminars.
• Assisting teaching staff during practical classes.
• Maintaining detailed laboratory records.

• Preparation and execution of VCE Biology, Chemistry and Physics experiments and demonstrations for practical classes, open days and orientation days.
• Re-modelling experiments when necessary.
• Writing up risk assessments for year 7 - 12 science experiments.
• Managing safe and efficient laboratories, complying with O,H &S regulations, correctly storing, handling, preparing and disposing of chemicals and biological material.
• Repair or arrange for repair of faulty laboratory equipment when necessary.
• Writing up orders and performing stock take.
• Sterilising equipment.
• Attending and contributing to staff meetings, including demonstrating laboratory techniques to colleagues.
• Attending professional development seminars.
• Assisting teaching staff during practical classes.
• Maintaining detailed laboratory records.

Department of Medicine:

• Animal handling of mice and rats.
• Performing leptin, insulin and fructose-1,6 bisphosphatase assays.
• Performing glucose analysing tests.
• Assisting in euglycaemic hyperinsulinaemic clamps (animal surgery).
• Gathering research materials for Research officers.
• Attending laboratory meetings and research presentations.
• Analysing and interpreting data.
• Correctly storing, handling, preparing and disposing of chemicals, biological and radioactive materials.
• Laboratory maintenance.
• Performing stock take.
• Preparation and execution of experiments for Research officers and phD students.
• Maintaining detailed laboratory database/records.
• Complying OH&S regulations and regularly communicating with Doctors, Research Officers, phD students, Honor students, research assistants, laboratory assistants, animal technicians and administration staff.
• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
• Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.