Robert Gough
Summary
Retired from teaching at the end of 2023. Dedicated and compassionate High School Teacher of 39 years experience teaching mainly Religious Education and Science. Successful at cultivating inclusive and welcoming learning environments focused on student engagement and academic progress.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
Sydney Catholic Schools
04.2008 - 12.2023
- Taught Religious Education to Years 7 to 12 students and Science to Years 7 and 8.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created and taught engaging, technology-rich lessons and provided a well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in their learning.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging teaching programs and real-world formative and summative assessment tasks to measure student progress.
- Served as Union Representative at the school in 2022 and 2023 which involved being the link between the Independent Education Union and 75 union members at the school.
Middle School Teacher
St Ignatius College Riverview
02.1985 - 04.2008
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Brisbane College of Advanced Education
Brisbane, QLDPostgraduate Certificate - Educational Leadership
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW10.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teaching
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Technology Integration
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Proficient in Google applications and Microsoft Office
- Multitasking and Organization
Additional Information
- Hold an LR driver's licence
- Hold current CPR and First Aid certificates from Royal Life Saving
- Current WWCC
- Volunteer as a member of the St Vincent De Paul Society
- Strengths include faith, integrity, self-motivation, teamwork, leadership, communication and risk-taking. (richardstep.com)
Timeline
High School Teacher
Sydney Catholic Schools
04.2008 - 12.2023
Middle School Teacher
St Ignatius College Riverview
02.1985 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Education - Education
Brisbane College of Advanced Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Educational Leadership
Australian Catholic University
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