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Nectar Mitsikas

Doncaster East

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated secondary school teacher with over 20 years of experience, specializing in VCE Health and Human Development, as well as Health and Food Studies across all year levels. Holds a Bachelor of Education, complemented by postgraduate studies in Information Technology and Human Nutrition, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering student engagement and academic success. Passionate about empowering students through innovative teaching methods and a profound understanding of health-related subjects, consistently striving to inspire a love for learning.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom teacher

Our Lady of Mercy College
Heidelberg
01.1996 - Current
  • Food Technology Department Coordinator 1999-2000
  • Subjects taught: VCE Units 1 - 4 Health & Human Development, VCE Units 1 & 2 Food Studies, Yr 10 Health, VET – Hospitality, Years 8 – 10 Food Studies, Year 7 & 8 Science
  • Homegroup/Pastoral Teacher: Years 7, 9, 11 and 12

Casual Relief Teaching

Doncaster Secondary College, Doncaster East Secondary College, Warrandyte High School, Coburg/Preston Secondary College
Melbourne, VIC
1995 - 2024

VCE Health and Human Development Assessor

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
01.2010 - 01.2022

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Education

University of Melbourne
12-2002

Computer Education

University of Melbourne
12-2002

Bachelor of Education - Food & Nutrition and Family & Consumer Studies

Deakin University
12-1994

Skills

  • Experienced teacher with excellent class management skills
  • Sound understanding of the Victorian Curriculum and VCE, and its implementation into the school curriculum
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Highly developed Information Communication and Technology skills
  • Provide expertise in critical thinking and the learning environment of students
  • Highly committed to student development at all levels showing patience, consideration and empathy
  • Developed teaching resources and strategies for students with additional needs
  • Strong communication skills

Certification

  • 2026 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - HLTAID009 Rhythm First Aid
  • 2025 Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting Victoria State Government – Department of Education
  • 2025 Anaphylaxis Training – E-training and Competency test (ASCIA) - Australia Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
  • 2025 Asthma Training & Asthma First Aid Asthma Australia
  • 2003 Certification in Safe Food Handling Chisholm Institute, Victoria
  • 2000 Workplace Trainer & Assessor with the Australia Hospitality Review Panel Tourism Training Victoria

Timeline

VCE Health and Human Development Assessor

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
01.2010 - 01.2022

Classroom teacher

Our Lady of Mercy College
01.1996 - Current

Casual Relief Teaching

Doncaster Secondary College, Doncaster East Secondary College, Warrandyte High School, Coburg/Preston Secondary College
1995 - 2024

Postgraduate Diploma - Computer Education

University of Melbourne

Computer Education

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Education - Food & Nutrition and Family & Consumer Studies

Deakin University
Nectar Mitsikas