Stephen Ford
Perth,WA
Summary
The goal is to assist students reach their full potential by preparing them for life during/after college that will enable them to gain further education and employment via specific pathways that meet the individual student.
Through Catholic Education we can provide opportunities for students to become active & valued citizens within our community.
The goal as an educational leader is to provide relevant 21st century learning within a collaborative team. I am an innovative educator that creates learning spaces to cater for current physical, virtual and pedagogical environments for developing excellence in all students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VET/Careers Coordinator & Year, Manager
Carey Baptist College
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated activities and field trips with college and career coordinators.
- Managing/maintaining all things pertaining to VET compliance for staff and students.
- Support staff in Training/Supervision/Delivery of VET Qualifications.
- Oversea College administration of VET/Careers/WPL and VET data management.
- Assist with establishing and maintaining relationships with local RTO’s service delivery providers.
- Coordinate the development of VET/Workplace Learning/Work Readiness/Career Education & Endorsed Programs teaching and learning resources and documents that meet College internal/external requirements.
- Complete VET funding applications and accountability reports.
- Monitor deadlines to make sure all whole College data required by RTO’s/SCSA is provided.
- Support and report to Dean of Pastoral Care for all pastoral care matters related to Year 9/10
- Work with Assistant Principal Secondary and Dean of Pastoral Care to ensure the consistent and fair application of discipline, with regard for punctuality, school uniform, student appearance and behaviour, as well as students’ growth.
VET/Careers Coordinator
Alta-1
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Managing/maintaining all things pertaining to VET compliance for staff and students.
- Support staff in each of the regional schools in West Australia & Queensland with the delivery and promotion of career education, workplace learning, work experience and the internal and external delivery of certificate courses.
- Oversea whole College administration of VET and VET data management.
- Assist with establishing and maintaining relationships with local RTO’s service delivery providers. Coordinate the development of VET/Workplace Learning/Work Readiness/Career Education & Endorsed Programs teaching and learning resources and documents that meet College and external requirements.
- Develop and organise staff professional development pertaining to all things VET.
- Complete VET funding applications and accountability reports.
- Monitor deadlines to make sure all whole College data required by RTO’s/SCSA is provided
Head of Business Studies & VET Coordinator
Swan Christian College
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide reasoning skills.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
Student Support Coordinator
Ellenbrook Christian College
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Pastoral care for 550 students
- Liaising with parents regarding their child’s progress academically, emotionally, socially, and behavioural matters
- Meeting regularly and working with staff members regarding all aspects of education and behavioural management
- Facilitating/Coordinating various programs that benefit the wider school community (Students/Staff/Parents)
- Introduction and implementation of Circus program
- Teaching Social and Emotional Health Programs G
- EDUCATIONAL
Teacher/Chaplain
Kingsway Christian College
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Assistant-Manager
Canhamway Hardware
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
School Chaplain
Mandurah High School
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
Youth Pastor
Mandurah Christian Life Centre
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
Warehouse Assistant
Paraburdoo
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Assisted with stock takes and cycle counts to promote accurate inventory processes.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks promptly for further distribution.
Youth Co-ordinator
Hamersley Iron
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided guidance and support to youth in developing positive self-image and thriving personal relationships.
- Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Assisted youth in recognizing strengths and weaknesses, and guided development of personal and professional goals.
- Collaborated with youth, parents, teachers and community members to promote youth leadership initiatives and enhance communication.
- Supervised activities and events for large groups.
- Created safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Career Development Practice
CEAV
Queensland12.2022
Master’s - Education
Tabor College
Adelaide, SA01.2020
Cert IV Training Assessing - Education
Skills Strategies Inc
Balcatta, WA07.2015
Cert IV Project Management - Management
Infinity Training
Perth, WA2010
Graduate Diploma of Education - Education
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA12.2006
BA Honours Degree - Biblical Theology
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK09.1998
Diploma - Christian Ministry
Mattersey Hall Bible College
Mattersey, UK09.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Coaching and Training
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Student Support
- Creativity
- Innovative & Adaptable
- Collaboration & Team Work
- Leadership/Team Leadership
- Pastoral Care and Discipline
- Personal Relationship Management
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Integrity
- Strong organisation
Accomplishments
- 344 f
- Some key points on how I have met my educational philosophical ideals
- Provide individual pathway plans for individual students to achieve their future educational and career goals
- Taking ownership and responsibilities in engaging with technology
- Balanced approach to teaching using Instructional and facilitative methods
- Engaging lessons that include inquiry and project-based learning
- Creating cross curricular learning
- Leadership approach
- Instructional – I have demonstrated effective methods of teaching and planning to staff through running PD’s, coordinating core subject areas and ongoing follow up of learning out comes
- I have provided coaching to enhance student learning and to produce quality teaching
- Throughout my professional career I have endeavoured to reflect, assess and evaluate my work and have encouraged this practice for both staff and students
- Transformational – I have excelled in providing and explaining vision
- I have provided opportunities for staff members to join the journey by using various motivational strategies in the areas of improving the physical and virtual environments
- I have also used the middle school pedagogical approach to enhance student learning
- Career High Lights
- Creation of VET Handbook for supervisors/staff (Careers/WPL/VET) at Alta-1
- Creation of Careers program at Alta-1 and Carey Baptist College
- Creation of WPL program for Alta-1 and Carey Baptist College
- Lead Member in Collaborating SCEA Schools in Business Studies and Cert III in Business
- Improving SCEA VET Business course
- Integrated many forms of technology (such as pod casting and flip video).
Certification
PRINCIPAL
CAREYBAPTIST COLLEGE
(08) 61662222
REBECCA FLAC
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
ALTA-1 COLLEGE
0409113913
STUART HAYWARD
SECONDARY DEPUTY
EMMANUEL CHRISITAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
0421
Timeline
VET/Careers Coordinator & Year, Manager
Carey Baptist College
01.2022 - Current
VET/Careers Coordinator
Alta-1
09.2019 - 12.2021
Head of Business Studies & VET Coordinator
Swan Christian College
01.2012 - 01.2019
Student Support Coordinator
Ellenbrook Christian College
01.2010 - 01.2012
Teacher/Chaplain
Kingsway Christian College
01.2007 - 01.2010
Assistant-Manager
Canhamway Hardware
01.2005 - 01.2006
School Chaplain
Mandurah High School
01.2001 - 01.2005
Youth Pastor
Mandurah Christian Life Centre
01.2001 - 01.2002
Warehouse Assistant
Paraburdoo
01.2000 - 01.2001
Youth Co-ordinator
Hamersley Iron
01.1999 - 01.2001
Graduate Certificate - Career Development Practice
CEAV
Master’s - Education
Tabor College
Cert IV Training Assessing - Education
Skills Strategies Inc
Cert IV Project Management - Management
Infinity Training
Graduate Diploma of Education - Education
Edith Cowan University
BA Honours Degree - Biblical Theology
University of Sheffield
Diploma - Christian Ministry
Mattersey Hall Bible College
PRINCIPAL
CAREYBAPTIST COLLEGE
(08) 61662222
REBECCA FLAC
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
ALTA-1 COLLEGE
0409113913
STUART HAYWARD
SECONDARY DEPUTY
EMMANUEL CHRISITAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
0421
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