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About Me
I've always been academically-minded and love learning. I'm especially passionate about English Literature, Philosophy, History and the Arts. A good portion of my free time is spent reading, widely and voraciously. My forte is literature and poetry of the Romantic era, though my tastes are eclectic and I'm conscientiously expanding my YA fiction repertoire.
I enjoy playing the piano, gardening and cooking. I also love the outdoors and am passionate about environmental sustainability. I hike, camp and travel whenever I have the opportunity.
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My Education
Feb 2018 - Nov 2019
MTeach, Flinders University
Master of Teaching (Secondary) with specialisations in English (7-12), History (7-12), and HASS (middle years).
GPA: 6.85
Awards: Chancellor's Letter of Commendation for outstanding academic achievement.
Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
Grad Cert TESOL, Flinders University
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language.
GPA: 6.75
Feb 2011 - Jul 2014
BA, The University of Melbourne
Majors: English and Theatre Studies; Ancient World Studies
Minor: Philosophy
Award: Dean's Honours List, 2013
Prizes: The Marion Boothby Exhibition (2012); The Mary O'Donoghue Prize (2012)
Weighted Average Mark: 82.952
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Work History
English and EAL/D Teacher, St John's Grammar School
February 2020 - Present
Secondary classroom teacher at St. John's Grammar School in a full-time capacity. Responsible for planning and delivering the Australian Curriculum and school-based learning and assessment programs in the subject areas of English and EAL/D, as well as taking on pastoral care and extra-curricular responsibilities. Proven success teaching a range of year levels, including Stage 2 EAL/D, Stage 1 English, Yr. 10 EAL/D, Intensive English, General Yr 8 and Yr 9 English, as well Yr. 10 English Essential. Extra-curricula involvements include spearheading a Conversation Club for international students and coordinating the Student2Student Reading Program.
International Living Precinct Supervisor, St John's Grammar
Responsible for the oversight of the St. John's boarding precinct. Duties included the out of school hours care of students and the general care of the boarding facilities. The role also involved leading excursions and group activities, and offering EAL/D tuition to students, including reading comprehension, pronunciation and fluency.
August 2019 - November, 2020
Tutor, Tutoring for Excellence
July 2017 - August 2019
Responsible for planning and administering activities for private tuition of English and Humanities subjects, including reading comprehension, grammar skills and essay writing. I collaborate with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate to students' ages and learning profiles. I administer feedback to students using positive reinforcement to build self-efficacy.
Writer, Editor & Admin Assistant, Tectura Architects
​Conducted research into assigned topics in order to write website content; proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar; curated content for social media postings; performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, sorting mail, binding, architectural printing and bookkeeping. Managed approximately 35 incoming calls and emails per day from clients.
July - Nov 2017
Duty Manager, The Alderman, The Skinny Dog Hotel, Baretto Espresso Bar
Managed front of house staff to provide excellent customer service in various hospitality venues. Handled customer complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high satisfaction rates; customised training strategies based on individual experience, knowledge and strengths; maintained accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers; used strong interpersonal skills to elevate staff morale and resolve conflicts.
Oct 2011 - Nov 2017
Player Support Representative, Disney Online Studios
Worked with global clients to provide exceptional player support service for MMO, Club Penguin. Moderated player activity, identified and reported online safety concerns, vetted player names, and responded to fan mail. Managed approximately 120 emails per day; supported customer needs by fielding diverse questions about issues such as available merchandise, current prices and upcoming company changes. Entered customer interaction details in in-house software to track requests, document problems and record solutions offered.
Aug 2009 - Sept 2011
Volunteer Work
2019, Conservation Volunteers Australia
Environmental conservation
I volunteer whenever possible with CVA to help conserve and re-vegetate Adelaide's reserves and parks through tree planting, weeding and nursery work. CVA affords me the opportunity to grow my understanding of local ecosystems and feed my passion for environmental sustainability through hands-on contribution and networking with like-minded people.
July 2005 - February 2008, Youth With A Mission
Youth Worker & Kitchen Manager
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Assisted social social workers and church leaders to build, coordinate and lead programs supporting school-age adolescents, including ATSI students.
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Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 12 to 16 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
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Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
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Managed the preparation and delivery of 100-200 meals per day in the community kitchen.
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Delivered training to workers in food preparation to promote strong team performance.
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