I’m a passionate, organized and highly skilled arts educator with experience across the Independent and Government education sector. I possess fifteen years Art teaching experience and over twenty years as a teacher of the Healing Arts. I hold a Graduate Diploma of Art Education, Bachelor of Creative Arts, Certificate of Fine Art, and have studied a Diploma of Creative Art Therapy and Counseling. I specialize in Visual Arts, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Media, Textiles, Design, VCD, year 11 VCE, IB, Homeroom, Wellbeing and Lifeskills. I'm aligning with an ongoing permanent role where I can build my contribution long term to benefit and support the student artistic journey.
Seasoned Art, Media and Design Teacher with background in imparting education on various media platforms and technology. Strengths include curriculum development, integration of digital media into coursework, and fostering creative thinking among students.
Previous roles demonstrate impact through enhanced student engagement and increased proficiency in arts literacy skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Creative Art Teacher with background in fostering students' creativity and development through visual arts education. Have extensive experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and integrating technology into art instruction.
Strengths include adaptability to different learning styles, curriculum development, and effective communication skills. Previously worked at enhancing student engagement and encouraging artistic expression in diverse classrooms.
Warm personable and positive nature and professional outlook. I look forward to an opportunity to apply my skills and innovative approach to the benefit of the learning community, students and peers.
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Yoga Teacher, 2002 - Present, Yogafest facilitator, yoga teacher and art therapy workshop, opening ceremony, Dance of life, The business of Yoga corporate, Fitness First, Goodlife, The Melbourne City Bathes, Yoga Medicine, Prana House, Kundalini House and The Langum Hotel.
YOGAFEST Core Team
Core Crew and Manager of Decor for world leading and largest women's educational and healing lifestyle festival for 5 years
Designing, styling, planning, innovation for large style event spaces and altars
Advising, consulting and closely collaborating with event Director and Founder Lauren Woodman
Recruiting, training and directing a team of 15 event and interior decor stylists
Workshop facilitator and designer