Yasmin Scott

Curriculum Writer (2021-Present)

• Created engaging multimedia Kingdom resources as part of course materials, enhancing learner retention and comprehension across Grades 2-12
• Aligned curricula with national and multiple state standards, ensuring compliance and relevance across various educational contexts

Speech and Drama/ Drama Teaching (2023- Present)

• Established a safe and inclusive learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing their ideas creatively
• Prepared students for Speech and Drama eistedfoddau and ASCA Examinations streamlining technical elements
• Provided individualised instruction with personalised lesson plans and additional resources
• Promoted teamwork among class participants ensuring smooth execution both in presentation and behind the scenes
• Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication to support student growth and progress

• Transformed complex concepts within the 2021 Senior English and Essential English Syllabi into faith-based easily digestible content through creative lesson design while maintaining academic rigor
• Transformed complex concepts within the Australian Curriculum (Version 8.3) into faith-based easily digestible content through creative lesson design while maintaining academic rigor
• Transformed complex concepts within the 2019 Religion and Ethics syllabus into faith-based easily digestible content through creative lesson design while maintaining academic rigor
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive learning tools in multimedia curriculum material, online and face-to-face lessons
• Mentored other teachers to support their professional growth, sharing insights from professional development and curriculum development experience
• Encouraged critical thinking skills by designing inquiry-based activities that prompted students to analyse texts and synthesise information from multiple sources
• Re-vamped the school's Grade 11 and 12 English 2016-2020 curriculum to ensure it remained relevant, current, and aligned with QCAA standards
• Led professional development workshops for English department staff members on topics such as cognitive verbs, 21st century skills
• Prepared students for assessment creation, completing examinations and other such demands of Grades Seven to 12 English, History, Economics and Business and Civics and Citizenship
• Increased student success rates through regular monitoring of progress, providing personalised feedback, and implementing tailored improvement strategies
• Increased curriculum quality by collaborating with other Distance Education providers to develop engaging content in line with QCAA and The Australian Curriculum syllabus expectations
• Collaborated with educators to gather feedback on curriculum effectiveness, implementing necessary changes based on their input
• Trained fellow educators in the implementation of newly developed curricula, fostering a seamless transition from old materials to new ones

• Delivered individual and group therapy to clients to meet emotional, social and behavioural needs of clients
• Monitored youth behaviour and offered strategies and support for positive change
• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to help overcome challenges
• Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for clients
• Delivered individual and group therapy to clients
• Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
• Conducted outreach to families and other community members to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioural needs

• Facilitated the workshopping, writing, staging, costuming, lighting, stage management and performance of a dozen small and large cast ministry productions
• Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication to support participant growth and progress
• Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons that connected drama concepts within the wider arts program of Machaneh Dance Studio

• Facilitated the workshopping, writing, staging, costuming, lighting, stage management and performance of small and large cast ministry productions
• Facilitated increased confidence through carefully planned activities and in providing particular performance opportunities
• Improved student communication skills through targeted public speaking exercises and feedback
• Established a safe and inclusive learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing their emotions and ideas

• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning
• Part of the organisation team for school-wide drama productions, managing auditions, rehearsals, and technical aspects for successful performances
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans in line with the state standards across Drama, English, HASS as well as incorporating faith-based precepts
• Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress across Drama, English and HASS

• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering state requirements for Senior Drama and Senior English
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans meeting state requirements for Grades Eight, Nine and Ten English and Drama
• Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students
• Utilised multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
• Enhanced student creativity by incorporating improvisation techniques and role-playing activities in lessons
• Organized school-wide drama productions, managing auditions, rehearsals, and technical aspects for successful performances
• Prepared two productions for contending in The 2004 Ipswich One Act Play Festival
• Cultivated a lifelong appreciation for the arts among students, instilling values of creativity, expression, and critical thinking through dynamic facilitation
• Instructed students on the history of theatre, exploring key periods, playwrights, and performance styles from around the world
• Coordinated field trips to professional theatre productions to enrich students understanding of the art form outside the classroom context
• Prepared students for college-level theatre programs by offering guidance on portfolio development showcasing their best work
• Promoted teamwork among cast members during group projects ensuring smooth execution both onstage and behind the scenes

• Part of the directorial, stage management and technical team for company drama productions, managing auditions, rehearsals, and technical aspects for successful performances
• Prepared students for Speech and Drama eistedfoddau and Trinity College London Examinations streamlining technical elements
• Facilitated increased confidence through carefully planned activities and in providing particular performance opportunities
• Improved student communication skills through targeted public speaking exercises and feedback
• Established a safe and inclusive learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing their emotions and ideas

• Facilitated increased confidence through carefully planned activities and in providing particular performance opportunities
• Improved student communication skills through targeted public speaking exercises and feedback
• Established a safe and inclusive learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing their emotions and ideas

• Coordination of and participation in various New Teachers' Group events
• Coordination of a few member events
• Performed various administrative tasks including those within the role of Special Projects Officer in 2002 and as a member of the management committee in 2003

• Performance of several roles in a dozen productions
• Assistant Director of two productions
• Technical support for a half a dozen productions
• Held various administrative roles in the company
• Member of the 2002 Management Committee

• Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive theatre exercises in drama workshops
• Boosted participant confidence through improvisation activities and constructive feedback sessions
• Developed tailored lesson plans for diverse age groups, adapting content according to participants'' needs
• Collaborated with fellow facilitators to design comprehensive drama programs, ensuring skillset development and progression