Shannon Bowles
Parkdale
Summary
A highly skilled and committed teacher with experience at Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary levels. I have been employed on a permanent basis, as well as on contracts and as a Casual Relief Teacher. My teaching approach ensures that every student is actively engaged and supported in their learning journey.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CRT Teacher, Physical Education and Classroom
Tucker Road Primary School, Ormond Primary School, Valkstone Primary School
01.2004
CRT Teacher
Parktone Primary School
01.2023 - Current
CRT Teacher
Free Agency
01.2018 - 01.2022
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Coorparoo State Primary School
09.2001 - 12.2003
- Developed HPE School Curriculum Policy
- Developed Yearly Plans and weekly PE lessons for prep to grade 7
- Managed semester assessments and reporting
- Developed Perceptual Motor Skills Program
- Coordinated Intraschool and Interschool Sport
- Organized Cross Country, Athletics, and Swimming Carnivals
- Managed the purchase of equipment and budget
- Organized Sport Clinics and District Sport squad selections and training
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Mansfield State School, Mount Gravatt East Primary School
09.2000 - 09.2001
- Developed Yearly Plans and weekly PE lessons for prep to grade 7
- Managed semester assessments and reporting
- Coordinated Intraschool and Interschool Sport
- Organized Cross Country, Athletics, and Swimming Carnivals
- Managed equipment purchases and budget
- Introduced Jump Rope For Heart Program and squads
- Organized Sport Clinics and District Sport squad selections
Lecturer/Tutor
University of Tasmania – Human Movement Department
02.2000 - 05.2000
- Developed a Volleyball subject suitable for first-year Bachelor of Human Movement Students
- Created weekly lesson plans
- Managed assessments and reporting
Secondary Health and Physical Education Teacher
Parklands High School
04.1999 - 12.1999
- Worked as part of a team of 5 HPE teachers
- Implemented Yearly PE curriculum plan
- Coordinated Cross Country, Athletics, and Swimming Carnivals
- Organized Interschool Sport and Sport Clinics
- Organized Grade 9 Home Room and excursions
- Taught Sport Science and Health
Lecturer/Tutor
University of Tasmania – Human Movement Department
02.1999 - 04.1999
- Developed a Gymnastics subject suitable for first-year Bachelor of Human Movement Students
- Created weekly lesson plans
- Managed assessments and reporting
Education
Bachelor of Human Movement -
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
- Self-motivated and driven to help students succeed
Accomplishments
- Organized coaches, weekly sessions, sponsorships, and registrations
- Managed communication and newsletters
- Liaised with councils for ground allocation
- Organized events including barbeque fundraisers, raffles, and games at MCG and Etihad Stadium
- Managed banking and account keeping
- Achievements: Centre of the Year – Southeast Region (2017)
- Centre of the Year Finalist (2016)
- 62% increase in girl participants, including the creation of a girls-only group
- Introduction of an AAA (Access All Abilities) group (2016)
- Successful negotiation of MOU between Parkdale Auskick and Mordi Brae JFC
Occupation
Primary and Secondary Teacher
Hobbies and Interests
- First Aid – Response in Education Setting (Includes CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis management)
- Sabres Representative Basketball
- U/14 Boys Coach (2021/2022)
- U/14 Boys Co-Coach (2020/2021)
- Parkdale Auskick Co-Ordinator (2013 – 2017)
Timeline
CRT Teacher
Parktone Primary School
01.2023 - Current
CRT Teacher
Free Agency
01.2018 - 01.2022
CRT Teacher, Physical Education and Classroom
Tucker Road Primary School, Ormond Primary School, Valkstone Primary School
01.2004
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Coorparoo State Primary School
09.2001 - 12.2003
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Mansfield State School, Mount Gravatt East Primary School
09.2000 - 09.2001
Lecturer/Tutor
University of Tasmania – Human Movement Department
02.2000 - 05.2000
Secondary Health and Physical Education Teacher
Parklands High School
04.1999 - 12.1999
Lecturer/Tutor
University of Tasmania – Human Movement Department
02.1999 - 04.1999
Bachelor of Human Movement -
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