Suzanne Calvert
Historian, Family History Researcher, Writer
Newstead,TAS
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective former teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of a team. Seeking a career change that utilizes a passion for history, excellent research skills and a flair for creative writing.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Education Department
Cressy, Hagley, Mole Creek, Riverside, TAS
06.1984 - 10.2012
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
Library Assistant
Libraries Tasmania
Launceston, Tas
02.1984 - 08.1984
- Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History And Philosophy
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TASDiploma of Languages - German
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TASDiploma of Family History - Family History Research
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS12.2019
Bachelor of Education - Primary School Education
Tasmanian College of Advanced Education
Launceston, TAS04.1985
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Group learning mechanics
- Special education
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
Choir Coordinator/Conductor for Grade 1 and 2 students (Riverside) 1997 - 2007, West Launceston 2011 - 2012
- weekly rehearsals
- performances at school assemblies and special occasions, visits to aged care facilities to entertain residents, community events
- Launceston Competitions (highly commended, runner up and champion choir)
Timeline
Teacher
Education Department
06.1984 - 10.2012
Library Assistant
Libraries Tasmania
02.1984 - 08.1984
Bachelor of Arts - History And Philosophy
University of Tasmania
Diploma of Languages - German
University of Tasmania
Diploma of Family History - Family History Research
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Education - Primary School Education
Tasmanian College of Advanced Education
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