Selection Criteria:
Yes, I have teaching approval to teach Visual Arts and teaching approval to teach Digital media/Photography. I am a proficient TAS Computer teacher/Visual Arts Teacher. My strengths are in Digital photography, digital media (Adobe Suites, Photoshop - photo-editing, using laser printing and 3D printing technologies). I have also taught traditional dark-room methods in photographic processes, and analogue photography.
I have taught all aspects of Visual Arts and TAS subjects from Yr7-12 over the span of my teaching career of 25 years in a wide range of schools from the eastern suburbs to the south rural regions of NSW.
Yes, I have extensive experience in applying differentiation and high-quality teaching methods to maximise learning outcomes for students with diverse learning needs. I have implemented these strategies throughout my teaching practice and annotated my NCCD evidence in support of students IEP/ learning adjustments as advised. I am currently completing my Masters in Inclusive Education in 2024, to further advance my skills/knowledge in addressing differentiation in teaching practise.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
In my 25 years of teaching from the private to public sector, I have always successfully established and nurtured collaborative relationships with all my students to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment conducive to learning. Regularly engaged with parents through parent-teacher meetings, ensuring open communication and discussing strategies for enhancing student performance and well-being.
Capacity to work collaboratively by creating and sharing resources in a dynamic CAPA faculty.
The creation of innovative teaching resources that align with CAPA curriculum objectives for the Visual Arts Enrichment program at Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, in fostering an environment of creativity and skill development. An eg: is the teaching program & student workbooklet that I devised titled," Animate my World - The Art of Tim Burton"
In previous Visual Art teaching rolls, I have taught ceramics, drawing, sculpture, painting in addition to Digital Media and Industrial Technology multimedia within the TAS faculty.
As I am a TAS trained and Visual Arts trained Teacher, I have collaborated across two faculties, with colleagues from other disciplines such as Science to integrate an engineering unit in Kinetic Mobiles which is an arts inspired approach into a broader interdisciplinary project-based learning style, contributing to a holistic educational experience for students.
Dear Principal,
Re: Technology Teacher - Fairfeild High School
I would like to express an interest in applying for Visual Arts Teacher role .
Currently, I am employed on a full-time basis at Campbelltown Performing Arts High School as a TAS Teacher Technology mandatory/ITVET/Engineering Teacher.
Please consider my application for this position, as I am very interested in the position. Fairfield HS is within 15 minutes from my home in Edensor Park.
Currently I am in a fulltime appointment at Campbelltown Performing Arts High School as a TAS Teacher.
My staff ID code is 1098357
DET NSW Approval to Teach Areas 'codes'
ART Visual Arts
DAT Design and Technology
IPT Information Processes & Technology
IST Information and Software Technology
ITX Technology Mandatory (Years 7-8)
PHO Photography & Digital Media
SDD Software Design and Development
VIF Information Technology-Foundation
VIS Information Technology-Software App
Working With Children Clearance Check; No: WWC0868171E; (expiry: 09/12/2025)
Referees
1) Principal Ms McKeon Tel: 02 4625 1403
2) Deputy Principal Ms Karen Norris Tel: 02 4625 1403
3) Head Teacher TAS Mrs Kaitlyn Van Ommeren Tel: 02 4625 1403