Natacha Hes
Raymond Terrace,NSW
Summary
Innovative eLearning and Digital expert with over 20 years experience in online learning in both tertiary and vocational sectors. My passion is creating engaging online learning experiences for students and enabling faculty to deliver them effectively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Officer Digital Delivery
Tocal College, NSW DPI
01.2019 - Current
- Designed and developed interactive and engaging elearning using a variety of digital tools
- Researched new technologies that can be used for teaching purposes.
- Provided technical support to trainers using online tools or software applications.
- Advised trainers on ways to maximise learning outcomes through effective teaching techniques.
Education Officer Skills Recognition
Tocal College, NSW DPI
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Designing and developing assessment tools used in the Recognition of Prior Learning process
- Co-ordinating the assessment of RPL cases as well as being an assessor or reviewer on RPL in areas such as Agriculture, Conservation and Land Management, Beekeeping and Biosecurity.
Online Learning Officer
Tocal College, NSw DPI
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Administration of the College’s two Learner Management Systems
- Design and development of e-learning products for industry based training using a range of software
- Project management for delivering high quality outcomes within set deadlines
- Effective collaboration with Departmental and industry stakeholders.
Web Editor
University of Newcastle
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Keeping the Faculty of Education and Arts, School of Humanities and Social Science, and School of Creative Arts websites up-to-date; liaising with staff; creating staff profiles; creating centre and group sub-sites
- Working independently as well as part of a wider team.
Casual Academic
School of Humanities and Social Science - University of Newcastle
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Tutoring classes of between 10-30 students in various subjects (Sociology, Geography, Nursing), marking assessments, one-on-one assistance
- In Semester 1, 2012 I was Course Coordinator for SOCA1040: Social Constructions of Childhood and the Family with around 400 students.
Education
First-class Honours in Sociology and Anthropology -
University of Newcastle
01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Newcastle
01.2003
Master of Education (Digital Technologies for Learning) -
University of Wollongong
PhD (Sociology & Anthropology) -
University of Newcastle
PhD (Anthropology) -
University of Sydney
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Instructional Leadership
- Technology Integration
- Content Development
- Student Support
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Written Communication
- Course Management
- Project Management
- Vocational Programs Development
Other Skills
Fluent in Dutch and Flemish - speaking, reading and writing. Proficient in Windows and MAC, iPhone and Andriod, Office365, Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, Cloud Assess, Articulate360, Adobe products, Canva, H5P.
Further Studies
- Digital Direction Masterclass, NSW DPI, 2023
- Canvas Certified Admin course, Instructure, 2023
- NSW Biosecurity Legislation, NSW DPI, 2023
- The Four Roles of Online Educators, VELG Training, 2022
- Designing Tools for Online Assessment, VELG Training, 2022
- Digital Learning Day 2022, VETR
- Digital Literacy Roadshow, Digital Literacy Licence, 2022
- HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set, St John Ambulance, 2022
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulminary resuscitation, St John Ambulance, 2022
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support, St John Ambulance, 2022
- Virtual Facilitation Skills, Velg Training, 2021
- Easily Creating and Editing Video, Velg Training, 2021
- Digital Course Building, VETR, 2021
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 - Tocal College, 2020
- Introduction to H5P, Intermediate H5P and Advanced H5P, VETNexus, 2020
- Web Development Course: Essentials with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, USyd Centre for Continuing Education, 2019
- CUAWRT401 Edit Texts – NSW TAFE, NSW TAFE, 2019
- CUAWRT301 Write content for a range of media – NSW TAFE, NSW TAFE, 2019
Awards
- 10 Years Service Award, 2023
- 2020 NSW Premier's Awards Finalist for Putting the Customer at the Centre - COVID-19 awareness for food service online training
- NSW Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation. Awarded in recognition of services during the 2019-2020 Bushfires.
- Tocal College Player’s Player Award, 2015
- Australian Postgraduate Award – University of Sydney, 2010
- University of Newcastle Research Scholarship Central, 2008
- University Medal – University of Newcastle, 2007
- Education and Arts Faculty Medal – University of Newcastle, 2007
- Commonwealth Learning Scholarship – University of Newcastle, 2004
- Summer Vacation Undergraduate Scholarship – University of Newcastle, 2003
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Education Officer Digital Delivery
Tocal College, NSW DPI
01.2019 - Current
Education Officer Skills Recognition
Tocal College, NSW DPI
01.2017 - 01.2019
Online Learning Officer
Tocal College, NSw DPI
01.2013 - 01.2017
Web Editor
University of Newcastle
01.2007 - 01.2013
Casual Academic
School of Humanities and Social Science - University of Newcastle
01.2007 - 01.2012
First-class Honours in Sociology and Anthropology -
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Newcastle
Master of Education (Digital Technologies for Learning) -
University of Wollongong
PhD (Sociology & Anthropology) -
University of Newcastle
PhD (Anthropology) -
University of Sydney
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