Suzie Clarke
Longreach,QLD
Summary
Versatile educator with extensive experience across Education Queensland, adept in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Excelled in fostering student engagement and building strong community connections in diverse settings. Proven track record in enhancing learning through creative instructional techniques, with a focus on student-centered learning and critical thinking.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
District Relief Teacher
Education Queensland
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Relieved approximately ten teachers or principals in up to ten locations across the Central West including Alpha & Birdsviille
- Strengthened connections within school communities whilst broadening students' real-world understanding
Food Technology/Hospitality Teacher
Education Queesnalnd
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Led training in Commercial Cookery to five Outback College of Hospitality schools
- Managed classrooms effectively for by establishing clear expectations for six practical cookery classes
French Teacher/7&8 Year Level Coordinator
Education Queensland
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed diverse instructional methods suited for different learning needs, teaching over 3 different schools
- Facilitated year level coordinator activities; weekly parades, fundraising & year level annual camps
Food Technology Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Effectively managed 100 students in four cookery lessons each Friday
- Skilled at working independently & collaboratively in a team environment
Tourism Operator Bundy Food Tours
Self Employed
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Effectively managed various tourism aspects whilst visiting up to 40 separate businesses
- Ensured a safe working through compliance with safety regulations whilst transporting guests
District Relief Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed good working relationships with at 10 ten stakeholders by encouraging open communication
- Maintained classroom discipline by setting clear expectations in six different schools
Home Economics/Hospitality Teacher
Education Queensland
07.2010 - 01.2016
- Maintained effective communication to build relationships with over 100 students
- Established clear expectations in the classroom environment
Commercial Cookery Teacher
TAFE Queensland
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Fostered a supportive learning environment through effective interaction with approximately 50 students and 40 employers in the Bundaberg region
Home Economics/Hospitality Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2005 - 07.2008
- Facilitated learning for approximately 120 students continuously over three years at Bundaberg North High School and Kepnock State High School
Commercial Cookery Teacher
TAFE Queensland, South Bank Campus
07.2000 - 11.2002
- Worked weekly part-time as a Cookery Teacher of flexible delivery, in house training for corporate clients such as BP and Queensland Rail
- Commercial Chef catering up to 60 guests
Business Owner Suzie Baird Catering
Self Employed
01.1999 - 07.2000
- Elevated business image by consistently surpassing customer expectations in quality of food and service when catering for up to 100 guests
- Designed robust financial methods including budgeting and menu planning for 6 different catering events a week
Education
Le Cordon Bleu Master of Gastronomic Tourism - Food Tourism
Southern Cross University
NSW09-2016
Bachelor of Secondary Education - French & Home Economics
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD04-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
Accomplishments
- Certificat de Cuisine de Base, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris 1992
- Established Suzie Baird Catering, Weipa, 1999
- Certificate of Recognition in Commercial Cookery, Brisbane, 1999
- Diplome de la Langue Francaise, University de la Franch Comte, 2005
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, TAFE Queensland, 2015
- Established Bundy Food Tours, Bundaberg, 2016
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
District Relief Teacher
Education Queensland
05.2024 - 01.2025
Food Technology/Hospitality Teacher
Education Queesnalnd
01.2022 - 05.2024
French Teacher/7&8 Year Level Coordinator
Education Queensland
01.2021 - 01.2022
Food Technology Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2019 - 01.2021
Tourism Operator Bundy Food Tours
Self Employed
07.2016 - 08.2020
District Relief Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2016 - 01.2019
Home Economics/Hospitality Teacher
Education Queensland
07.2010 - 01.2016
Commercial Cookery Teacher
TAFE Queensland
07.2008 - 07.2010
Home Economics/Hospitality Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2005 - 07.2008
Commercial Cookery Teacher
TAFE Queensland, South Bank Campus
07.2000 - 11.2002
Business Owner Suzie Baird Catering
Self Employed
01.1999 - 07.2000
Le Cordon Bleu Master of Gastronomic Tourism - Food Tourism
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Secondary Education - French & Home Economics
Queensland University of Technology
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