Ritzie Silud
Southport
Summary
Licensed Secondary Teacher with 14 years of teaching experience across the Philippines and Australia, including extensive work in EALD, English mainstream classes from year 7-12, ELICOS, IELTS preparation, and VET programs. Proven expertise in curriculum design, instructional delivery, assessment, and learner engagement for diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Strong record of delivering high-quality education in secondary schools, universities, and vocational settings, supported by leadership, program coordination, and early childhood education experience.
Dynamic Secondary Teacher with extensive experience in EALD and mainstream English, excelling in curriculum design and differentiated instruction for diverse learners. Committed to fostering critical thinking and collaboration through engaging lesson plans and regular, constructive feedback, driving student success across various educational settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English EALD Teacher
St Peters Lutheran College
Brisbane
01.2026 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
English Language Instructor
Griffith University
- Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of English language concepts.
- Developed customized instructional materials tailored to diverse learning needs and proficiency levels.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions, promoting critical thinking and effective communication among students.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology tools for improved teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
- Conducted workshops on innovative teaching methods, enhancing overall instructional quality within the department.
- Led initiatives to assess and improve course curriculum, aligning objectives with educational standards and student needs.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
Secondary English and Humanities Teacher Year 7-12
Coombabah State High School
Gold Coast
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and comprehension skills.
- Assessed student performance through varied evaluation methods to ensure academic growth.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, providing tailored support for individual student needs and objectives.
Secondary English Teacher (EALD Special Education)
Marsden State High School
- 07.2025
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, providing tailored support for individual student needs and objectives.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in committee work and collaborating with other departments on school-wide initiatives.
- Developed strong rapport with students by taking an interest in their lives beyond the classroom, supporting them academically and emotionally.
Senior ELICOS Teacher & Study Tour Teacher
Imagine Education
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Assessed student performance and provided targeted feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and share resources.
ELICOS Teacher
Pacific English Study
IELTS Coach/Trainer
Providence Acumen Review Center
Online ESL Teacher
iCan English
Education
Bachelor - Secondary Education, Major in English
University of Mindanao
Graduate Certificate - Curriculum Design for Learning
Griffith University
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Certified College Vocational Teacher
Diploma & Advanced Diploma - Leadership and Management
Envirotech Education
Diploma & Certificate IV - Childhood Education and Care
Imagine Education
TEFL–TESOL Master Course -
TEFLEN Training College
Cert IV -
New Small Business
Skills
- English Language Teaching (EALD, ELICOS, IELTS, Academic English)
- Curriculum Design & Assessment Development
- VET Training & Compliance
- Leadership & Program Coordination
- Early Childhood Education
- Cross-Cultural Communication & Inclusion
- Creative Writing & Content Development
- Digital Literacy: Moodle, Microsoft Office, and LMS platforms
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
Certification
- QCT Registered- 952843
- Registered Secondary Teacher – Professional Regulations Commission, Philippines
- Registered Vocational Teacher – Australia
- TESOL / TEFL Certified
Teaching Experience
01-2025
Vocational & Early Childhood Education
- OSHC Coordinator / Preschool 2IC, The Southport School – 2021–2024
- Lead Educator, Gaven Early Learning Centre – 2021–Present
- Assistant Educator, Cubby Care Early Learning Centre – 2020–2021
- Trainer/Assessor, Diploma of Childhood Education and Care – Envirotech Education – 2020–2021
- Trainer/Assessor, Cert II–IV in English, Leadership, and Management – Envirotech Education – 2017–2019
Languages
- Tagalog
- English
- Spanish
- Visaya
References
Hayden, Meads, Director of Studies, Griffith University
Timeline
English EALD Teacher
St Peters Lutheran College
01.2026 - Current
Secondary English and Humanities Teacher Year 7-12
Coombabah State High School
07.2025 - 01.2026
English Language Instructor
Griffith University
- Current
Secondary English Teacher (EALD Special Education)
Marsden State High School
- 07.2025
Senior ELICOS Teacher & Study Tour Teacher
Imagine Education
ELICOS Teacher
Pacific English Study
IELTS Coach/Trainer
Providence Acumen Review Center
Online ESL Teacher
iCan English
Bachelor - Secondary Education, Major in English
University of Mindanao
Graduate Certificate - Curriculum Design for Learning
Griffith University
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Certified College Vocational Teacher
Diploma & Advanced Diploma - Leadership and Management
Envirotech Education
Diploma & Certificate IV - Childhood Education and Care
Imagine Education
TEFL–TESOL Master Course -
TEFLEN Training College
Cert IV -
New Small Business