15 Years Teaching Experience
10 Years Teaching Internationally
10 Years Teaching IBDP History
7 Years Teaching HSC Modern History
CAS Coordinator
Co-Curricular Activities Coordinator
History Marker for national and International exam boards
IB History Team Leader
MYP Individuals and Societies Teacher
Experienced Head of House
Outdoor Education Specialist
Master of Education (Global Learning): With Distinction
Charles Darwin University 2018-2020
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary: Humanities)
Bachelor of Arts
Major: History
Minor: Geography & Theology
Australian Catholic University 2006-2009
As a passionate History teacher, I aim to deliver a well-rounded education to young people, inspiring them to think critically and creatively to believe in their capacity to be a game-changer in the world. I believe that it is through education that teachers can nurture, support and encourage student growth, achievement and confidence. I aim to ignite thinking and inspire a love for learning in my students by investing in them as individuals and putting them at the centre of my teaching.
St Joseph's Institution International School Singapore
January 2022 – Present
Nexus International School Singapore
August 2020 – December 2021
Australian International School Hong Kong
January 2015 – December 2019
Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham NSW Australia
January 2011 – December 2014
Bethlehem College Ashfield NSW Australia
September 2009 – December 2010
Present Role
CASL Coordinator
IBDP CAS Coordinator
Development and facilitation of the whole school CAS program (enrichment)
Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) Coordinator
Member of enrichment team
Past Roles
History Team Leader
Team leader of IBDP History, Senior Modern History, Years 8, 9 and 10 History
Instrumental in the ongoing development and facilitation of programs for Senior History (HSC and IB) and Junior History
Facilitation of meetings aligned to school learning initiatives
Head of House (Secondary-Wattle)
Effective leadership and liaison with key stakeholders: Years 7-12 students, staff and parents of Wattle House
Pastoral leadership, mentorship and guidance of Wattle house.
Facilitation of improved student leadership and activities involving students across all year levels.
Successful organisation of inter-house competitions
Continuous liaison with ‘One Sky Charity’ Foundation
Head of Hong Kong Award for Young People (HKAYP)
Organisation & facilitation of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Award
Developed and facilitated training in navigation, first aid, camp craft, team-work and leadership
Lead students and staff in overnight hikes
International Baccalaureate Curricula:
IBDP History
MYP Individuals and Societies
Extended Essay Supervisor
Australian Curricula:
Senior Modern History (HSC)
Society and Culture (Sociology)
Studies of Religion
Junior History
Junior Geography
Junior English
Theology (Catholic Studies)
British Curricula:
IGCSE History
IGCSE Global Perspectives
Junior Humanities (inter-disciplinary)
Activity Week Co-ordinator: Organising and Leading experiential Learning experiences in Hong Kong & Japan.
Football Coach: Junior and Senior boys soccer coach in both Domestic & International Competitions.
International Learning Centre Teacher: Teaching English as an Additional Language to Hong Kong students aged 5-8 years old involving weekly Saturday teaching, planning and sequencing of curriculum and communicating progress reports with parents.
Marking
HSC Modern History Marker
IBDP History Curriculum Review Team Member
Organisational Relationships
History Teachers Association of NSW
Experienced Tutor
Pastoral leadership, mentorship and guidance of Year 10 homeroom since 2016 when students entered Secondary school.
Advocate of student well-being, positive education and a growth mindset in students as they push themselves to explore new extra-curricular activities linked to House competitions, outdoor education, sport and global skills.
2024
Singapore International Schools Extending Leadership Program
2023
CAS IB Diploma Program: Category 2 Workshop in Sydney, Australia
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training in Singapore, Singapore
2022
Advanced Wilderness First Aid Training in Singapore, Singapore
2021
Middle Years Program (MYP): Category 2 Individuals and Societies Workshop (online)
2020
Leadership Growth Coaching Certification- Growth Coaching International
2019
HSC Modern History Marker
2018
Master of Global Learning symposium presenter and publication of paper on International Schools
History Teachers’ Association of Australia Annual Conference in Canberra, Australia
Visible Thinking in the classroom with Ryan Gill
2017
History Teachers’ Association State Conference in Sydney
Positive Schools International Conference at Renaissance College, Hong Kong
IB Diploma Program: Category 2 History Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2016
Making Thinking Visible: Building Understanding through Critical and Creative Thinking - Harvard Graduate School of Education
Positive Education Workshop with Danielle Buckley
2015
IB Diploma Program: Category 1 History Workshop in Hong Kong
Teaching English Second Language Students in the Mainstream Classroom Course
History Teachers’ Association HSC Conference, Sydney Australia