Samantha Florence
Teacher - Media And English (Secondary)
Cape Woolamai,VIC
Summary
Very experienced Media and English Teacher. Excellent ability to learn and adapt to changing environments. Possesses high level written and visual presentation skills. In depth understanding of representation and the media codes and conventions used to communicate meaning to audiences. Passionate about representation of all aspects of humanity, beautiful and ugly, and believe that storytelling is ultimately, how we connect.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher (Casual Relief and Visiting Mentor)
Village High School
Ryanston , Victora
2020.10 - Current
- Taught small groups of students Pre-Production, Production and Post Production techniques in Filmmaking and Stop Motion Animation.
- Supported students to produce short films based on external guidelines (for a 'Kids Teaching Kids' environmental short film competition) as well as individual ideas.
- Coached students with storytelling techniques, understanding of representation, visual and audio requirements, and how to engage an audience.
- Assisted students to problem solve issues with production equipment and usage.
Classroom Teacher
Elisabeth Murdoch College
Langwarrin , VIC
2006.07 - 2019.09
- Subject taught VCE Media, Film Making, Multimedia, Digital Media, VCE English, English, Pastoral Care, Yoga
- Senior Media teacher responsible for departmental budgets and spending, curriculum and assessment development and documentation
- Communication with parents, students and staff and wider school community.
- Implemented, developed, coordinated and presented the 'EMC Senior Film Festival'
- Engaged with the community through the McClelland Gallery Fringe Festival, providing assistance and support of school participation
- Mentored pre-service teachers, senior students and colleagues.
- Assisted colleagues with course development and student engagement.
- Provided classroom support systems for students with extra needs.
- Developed a yoga program to assist with emotional and physical support, particularly, for senior students (VCE and VCAL)
- Fostered student engagement in pastoral care classes to aid in development of self esteem, life skills, empathy and understanding of one's own and other's needs.
Exam Assessor
Victorian Curriculum And Assessment Authority
Coburg , VIC
2016.11 - 2016.12
- Completed Training for, and Assessment of, Media Units 3&4 Examination (2016 and 2014).
- Actively 'cross marked' Year 12 exams with Assessors from all over Victoria.
- Worked in consultation with the Chief Assessors.
- Provided feedback.
- Assessed exams based on specific, measured and statewide criteria.
- Contributed to the state Chief Assessor’s report.
- Completed assessor's requirements under very tight deadlines.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Creative Media - Creative Writing
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC 2008.02 - 2010.12
Graduate Diploma of Education – Secondary - Education (Media And English)
RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC 2003.02 - 2003.12
Adv Diploma of Art – Professional Screenwriting - Film, Television And Digital Media
RMIT University
Carlton, VIC 2000.02 - 2002.12
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
Deakin University
Clayton, VIC 1997.03 - 1999.12
Skills
Student-centered learning
Timeline
Teacher (Casual Relief and Visiting Mentor)
Village High School
2020.10 - Current
Exam Assessor
Victorian Curriculum And Assessment Authority
2016.11 - 2016.12
Graduate Diploma of Creative Media - Creative Writing
RMIT University
2008.02 - 2010.12
Classroom Teacher
Elisabeth Murdoch College
2006.07 - 2019.09
Graduate Diploma of Education – Secondary - Education (Media And English)
RMIT University
2003.02 - 2003.12
Adv Diploma of Art – Professional Screenwriting - Film, Television And Digital Media
RMIT University
2000.02 - 2002.12
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
Deakin University
1997.03 - 1999.12