Dynamic, Engaging Hands On Drama Teacher: South East Melbourne. Post Graduate Education

Margaret's CV

A lifelong learner, I believe in always seeking to improve and add to the opportunities offered to pupils. We cannot predict the jobs and experiences that will be available for our pupils in the future and therefore I believe we need to encourage a growth mindset where they learn to take risks in their learning and to embrace all positive opportunities. My qualifications and journalism experience not only provides me with a complete understanding of the English language and how to teach it, but I also have a practical understanding of how it can be used to influence change in our world and I love to bring this knowledge into the classroom to illustrate the benefits of the learning taking place. Ideally, I would consider myself to be what I have dubbed the "Sultana Bran Teacher" - dating back to the old ads, "don't tell them it's healthy and they'll eat it by the boxful..." so that I want kids to engage with learning without explicit awareness of it. However, I clarify the objective and purposes directed in my lesson planning.
I am an enthusiastic and energetic teacher with a natural rapport with (almost!) all of my past students. I discvoered this affinity with children from very early on and was a babysitter and part time nanny whilst completing my Bachelor of Arts in Newcastle.

I also offer a wealth of different work and life experiences and will always indulge displays of inherent curiosity by answering any appropriate studnet's questions. I also
Educational Qualifications:

Currently in process of completing:
- First Aid Certificate
- Performing CPR certification (completion dates: 29/1/21 and 2/2/21 respectively)

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) 2013
Monash University: Teaching Methods - English and Drama

Master of Arts – Journalism 2009
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) - Skill acquisition include online content production and publishing using html/css and Dreamweaver program.


Bachelor of Arts 2006
University of Newcastle: Majoring English and Drama

Past Experience

Carwatha College P-12 Jan 2019 – Jan 2020
Head of Drama
Grades 7 and 8 – Support Teacher of English
Grade 9 – Teacher of English | Grade 7 – Humanities

Cranbourne Secondary College Jan 2016 – Dec 2017
Teacher of English, Drama and Humanities
Junior School Year Level Coordinator
Grade 7 – Pastoral Care
Promotions Officer

At Cranbourne Secondary, I was responsible for implementing the Headspace Initiative and demonstrating this approach to other colleagues. In addition to my teaching role, I undertook a range of responsibilities, including Promotions Officer and Junior School Year Level Coordinator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ADDITIONAL TO ABOVE

 Implemented Headspace, a resilience program within my Year 7 class, reflecting on benefits and disseminating knowledge to colleagues; this has since been used throughout the school
 As part of the Curriculum Working Party, I developed new units of Drama in line with the Esther Weichart style of teaching

Mount Erin College Jul 2014 – Dec 2014
English and Drama Teacher

Maffra Secondary College Jan 2014 – Aug 2014

English and Drama Teacher



OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

School for Radio 2012
Unit Coordinator and Teacher

Triple R Radio Station, Sydney 2012
Fill in Station Manager

ABC National Radio 2011
Casual Producer and Media Reporter

Radio 2 SER 2009 – 2011
Producer of The 4th Estate radio show