Zoe Muller
Stirling,SA
Summary
Early Career Teacher with a passion for delivering quality drama lessons, that engage and include all students, whilst giving opportunity for students to thrive in class and in performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Drama and English Teacher
Seaford Secondary College
07.2022 - Current
- Taught Drama and English to students in years 7, 8, 9 and 10, assessing against the Australian Curriculum.
- Planned and facilitated a 4 day workshop with Sydney's leading theatre for young people, "Australian Theatre for Young People". This workshop was lead by Sydney based professional actor Tom Filer and held in person at Seaford Secondary College, with 20 student attendees from year 8 to Year 10.
- Wrote and directed the 2023 Seaford School Musical.
- Organised and directed the "Year 8 Performing Arts Night", in collaboration with the Music Teacher, with attendance from the Seaford Secondary Community.
- Wrote and directed the Year 10 production.
- Created and devised the "Creative Arts Stage 1" course, implementing this with Year 10 students.
- Organised and facilitated an excursion to State Theatre Company for their performance of "Every Brilliant Thing".
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Created English Units (Year 7 and 8), which were then implemented by all Year 7 and 8 English staff.
- Regularly contact parents of all classes (and care group), to maintain attendance and ensuring students are on-track.
- Created OnePlans for students requiring differentiation.
Co-Owner of Deadset Theatre Company
Deadset Theatre Company
03.2017 - Current
- Produce and direct theatre productions for Young People aged 15 - 26, across Adelaide. Over the past 6 years, I have produced 11 productions with Deadset Theatre Company, working with over 100 young people in various theatrical roles.
- Communicate with theatres, hirers, and other personnel to plan productions and organise theatre events.
- Directed/acted/produced productions that have been nominated for numerous awards with the Theatre Association of South Australia (3 nominations for Best Drama).
- Tour productions to schools across South Australia, offering drama workshops to students after the production.
- Write and direct original scripts that are based on the stories of young people, whilst giving numerous young people the opportunity to perform in a semi-professional theatre company.
- Produce showcases, allowing emerging writers, performers and directors the chance to show their work to a larger audience.
- Liaise with professional industry members to mount productions.
Student Support Officer
Marryatville High School
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Worked in Learning Support and in-class, offering tailored support to students with additional learning needs.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Create OnePlans and applied for Government Funding for students.
Drama Teacher
Trinity College Of London
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Worked with students from St Johns Grammar Junior School individually and in groups to prepare and undertake the Trinity Guildhall of London acting examinations.
- Supported the Trinity College of London South Australian Representative to organise examinations, and assist the examiner from flying to Australia for the exams.
- Wrote and directed the examination performances, teaching students the required skills to not only pass, but achieve distinctions in their acting exams.
Drama Teacher
Hills Youth Theatre
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Taught drama classes to students aged 8- 18.
- Assistant directed five major productions (both Musical and Drama productions). These productions included up to 100 students.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Wrote an original script for HYT's 2020 production of "The Nutcracker", writing speaking roles for up to 100 students. Assistant directed this production.
- Taught drama skills, movement techniques and basic musical skills to students of these ages.
Education
Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts - Drama And Greek
Flinders University
Flinders Park, SA11.2022
Skills
- Flexible teaching style to engage students with diverse needs
- Ability to build positive relationships with students
- Communication with parents, colleagues and leaders
- Organisation and ability to plan school events and performances
- Create detailed, inclusive and engaging lessons/units
Timeline
Drama and English Teacher
Seaford Secondary College
07.2022 - Current
Student Support Officer
Marryatville High School
10.2020 - 07.2022
Drama Teacher
Trinity College Of London
01.2020 - 07.2022
Drama Teacher
Hills Youth Theatre
01.2018 - 07.2021
Co-Owner of Deadset Theatre Company
Deadset Theatre Company
03.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts - Drama And Greek
Flinders University
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