Russell Svigos
Cranbourne South,VIC
Summary
At Bayside Christian College, I leveraged my expertise in creative direction and adaptability to foster a nurturing environment, enhancing students' academic and emotional growth.
My approach to ensemble building and special needs adaptation significantly improved classroom participation and student performance, showcase my commitment to excellence.
I am a Creative Drama Teacher with many years of experience, a detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and experiential learning and progressive pedagogy.
As a trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching arts, I believe in the value of collaboration and am committed to fostering a classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Performing Arts Teacher - Drama and Music
Bayside Christian College
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Incorporated diverse cultural perspectives into lesson plans, broadening students'' understanding of the global performing arts community.
- Established a safe and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect and open communication among students.
- Introduced improvisational exercises to hone students'' quick thinking skills while simultaneously building their confidence on stage.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instructional methods as needed to address gaps in understanding.
- Provided constructive feedback during auditions and rehearsals, guiding students toward improved performance outcomes.
- Boosted students'' creative expression through engaging and innovative theater exercises and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Teacher Education
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.1993
Skills
- Directing experience
- Special Needs Adaptation
- Collaborative Teaching
- Ensemble Building
- Music Theory
- Stage presence
- Script Analysis
- Character Development
- Creative Direction
- Sound design
- Voice Projection
- Lighting Design
- Song Interpretation
- Playwriting Instruction
- Theater Production
- Student-Centered Learning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
As a committed teacher I have found that in re-discovering the skills of teaching drama over the past eighteen months I have also discovered the need to extend the Performing Arts further. I see the possibilities of developing curriculum to reflect subjects like History or English Literature. I see the need to incorporate performances of secondary students for primary students and the possibility of community performance nights.
Although my accomplishments have been limited by the nature of my part-time employment and with approaching view of retirement I have maintained enough professional development to enable my teaching to contemporary.
I have previously directed school productions as well as been a performer in various settings. I have a good grasp on much of the developing digital aspects of creative arts both in design and music, having taught these subjects at Bayside Christian College and developing them in my own private hobby space.
Additional Information
I love working at Bayside Christian College and have a strong rapport with the students. With my wife working in the E.L.C. and my current employment as a C.R.T I move around the various year groups on multi-levels. This all feeds into my current role as Performing Arts and Music Elective teacher. The friendly familiarity that God has given me, makes witnessing and referring to the qualities that a personal relationship with Jesus creates, a wonderful addition to my employment. I would like to continue in that role.
Timeline
Performing Arts Teacher - Drama and Music
Bayside Christian College
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Art Teacher Education
Monash University
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