Robin Bussenschutt
Canberra
Summary
Thank you for accepting my application for the position of Boarding School Assistant at Mount Erin Boarding.
As you would be aware, I have been employed at Mount Erin previously and left in 2023 to pursue a position of responsibility at Canberra Girls Grammar School. This has been a rewarding position and a wonderful learning opportunity.
However,it has been challenging to be away from family and working in a 24/7 position without what I perceive as sufficient support. I know I still have much to offer in the field of educating young people, and in particular in the boarding field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
English teacher grades 6&7
Lady Khatum Marian School Nhavi Mumbai
- Teaching at a local village school developed through a family foundation. Developed units of work related to textbooks used in the school but outside the usual parameters to professionally develop staff in how to deliver a more varied curriculum in English.
Head of Elementary Ganga Campus and teacher of MYP I (IB) Humanities
Kodaikanal International School India
- Position of middle management, member of the Curriculum Committee, workshops (level 1 & 2) in PYP teaching and learning. The position called for liaison with parents, students and staff, developing professional staff meetings, interviewing prospective students and overseeing the daily running and development of the Elementary campus.
Teacher librarian Kindergarten to Grade 8
Kodaikanal International School
- Covering PYP and MYP in the IB programme. Developed a programme that was interconnected to the PYP units of Inquiry as well as building library and resource skills in PYP and MYP.
Boarding House parent
UWC Maastricht, Netherlands
- Working with International students in grades 11 and 12. Daily organisation of boarding life, health issues and dealing with life away from home.
Head of Amiens Boarding House
Stuartholme School, Brisbane
- This position was full time and involved developing resilience programmes for the boarding students, liaising with day staff and parents on the girl’s progress, building staff development in boarding, managing leave arrangements for 80 girls for day, weekend and holiday leave.
Senior Boarding House Supervisor
Nudgee College, Brisbane
- Taking care of 80 boys in years 11 and 12.
Teacher
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, and Trinity Drama Programme
- Running 5 studios for the Helen O’Grady and Trinity Drama organisations which involved marketing the programmes, maintaining student numbers in studios over the course of the year, development of speech and drama practices for performance and confidence building.
House parent in boys’ Boarding house and Early Childhood educator
Scotch College Adelaide
Classroom teacher
Catholic Education system
- From Reception to Year Five, Senior Teacher at two schools, Teacher Librarian, Middle School Drama Teacher, Adelaide Australia.
Director of Boarding
Canberra Girls’ Grammar School
01.2023 - Current
- Working on strategic planning to develop programmes around well-being within the Boarding House, creating good communication links with parents and the day school, professional development of staff, writing and implementing policies related to employment, driving, device usage and safety.
Senior Girls year 10 - 12 supervisor, Girls coordinator years 7-12
Mount Erin Boarding Wagga
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Working with year 10 – 12 girls, managing leave via REACH, daily running of the Senior girl’s area, communication with parents, writing articles for Boarders Buzz (digital house magazine). As co-ordinator, checking and approving leave for all grades as well as transportation for after-school activities, developed of online tutoring with ‘A TEAM’ as well as worked towards a deeper connection with the wellbeing teams of two schools.
English Language Development Co ordinator
Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Teaching primary and lower middle (PYP and MYP) students in Literacy in the English language and supporting the English language development in teaching staff. Working to guide the libraries to have the best reference and literature resources. Development of referencing skills and writing skills (using the Six Traits of Writing course) as well as the enjoyment of reading.
Head of Girls’ Boarding and MYP IB Humanities
Stonehill International School Bangalore
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Teaching the MYP IB syllabus, MYP Humanities workshops completed to level 3. Teaching grades 6 and 7 Humanities, writing units of work and developing a transition programme for Grade 5 PYP students moving into secondary school. Boarding from its inception at Stonehill, developing 21st Century practice in a new boarding school. Boarding ABSA conferences in Australia attended and involved in ABSA development in India. In charge of developing the girls boarding house community and working with both male and female boarding students to have a cooperative and consultative approach to boarding life. Building the parent community within boarding and communicating with them both personally and via technology. Child Protection and International Boarding courses completed through EDUCARE.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Sydney Kindergarten College and Kingston C.A.E
Skills
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Student support
- Classroom management
- Use of Reach for boarding
- developing skills for staff teams
References
ELLENA, PAPAS, Principal, 02 82283022, Macquarie Grammar School, Level 8/225 Clarence Street, Sydney
BOARDING COURSES COMPLETED
- Catholic Education Department Wagga Wagga based – Staff induction
- Child Protection
- Work Health and Safety
- Disability Standards for Education
- Bullying in the Workplace
- Smart Link First Aid course
- ABSA - Duty of Care Books 1 & 2
- Level 4 ABSA Boarding Practitioner
- Accidental Counsellor
- Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Behaviour Management Pillars courses
- Assist Clients with Medication training course
- EDUCARE courses in International Boarding
- Current NSW Working with Children card and ACT Working with Vulnerable People card held
Timeline
Director of Boarding
Canberra Girls’ Grammar School
01.2023 - Current
Senior Girls year 10 - 12 supervisor, Girls coordinator years 7-12
Mount Erin Boarding Wagga
01.2020 - 01.2022
English Language Development Co ordinator
Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad
01.2018 - 01.2020
Head of Girls’ Boarding and MYP IB Humanities
Stonehill International School Bangalore
01.2014 - 01.2018
English teacher grades 6&7
Lady Khatum Marian School Nhavi Mumbai
Head of Elementary Ganga Campus and teacher of MYP I (IB) Humanities
Kodaikanal International School India
Teacher librarian Kindergarten to Grade 8
Kodaikanal International School
Boarding House parent
UWC Maastricht, Netherlands
Head of Amiens Boarding House
Stuartholme School, Brisbane
Senior Boarding House Supervisor
Nudgee College, Brisbane
Teacher
Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, and Trinity Drama Programme
House parent in boys’ Boarding house and Early Childhood educator
Scotch College Adelaide
Classroom teacher
Catholic Education system
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Sydney Kindergarten College and Kingston C.A.E
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