If you are keen to learn and to achieve at school or university to the best of your ability, I can help you achieve your goals! I believe in student focused inquiry based learning drawing on evidence-based principles. Teaching and learning are active functions and focused on individual needs. Discussion and student capacity to check for understanding at regular intervals is vital to my practice, as is colour and creativity.
My students are now doctors, lawyers and successful business owners. What might I help you become?!
I have both a Bachelor of education and a Masters' of education and am part way through my Doctorate of education. I have been teaching at a Secondary level since 1982 and at a tertiary level since 2005. My students now include doctors, lawyers, teachers, actors and nurses. Feedback and Reviews of tutorials and workshops are available from (concealed information)
Travel rates vary depending on distance traveled. 24 hours notification and receipt of cancellation is required for all bookings. Group tutorials can be arranged with a reduced cost per student.
Doctor of Education (Candidate)
Griffith University
Brisbane
2016- 2022
Areas of focus:
• Interpretation and Implementation of Australian Curriculum: History 7 to 10 in Australian Schools.
• Issues influencing this interpretation and implementation.
Master of Education
Queensland University of Technology
Completed 2006
Areas of focus:
• Professional Supervision and Leadership
• Middle Years
• Digital Pedagogy
Bachelor of Education
Canberra University
Completed 1981
Discipline Areas
• English
• History
• Sociology
December 2014 and 2016
Griffith University
Marking Teacher Education Assessment
Sessional Tutor in Primary History
January 2012 to 2014
St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School
11 Ruthven Street
Corinda, QLD 4075
Head of Department- History
July 2006 to December 2011
St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School
11 Ruthven Street
Corinda, QLD 4075
Head of Faculty- Humanities
2003- June 2006
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School, Ascot, QLD.
Head of SOSE
1991 to 2003
Canterbury College, Waterford, QLD
2001- 2003 Assistant Dean of Curriculum
1998 to 2000 Head of Teaching and Learning
1991 to 1997 Head of English and History
1986 to 1990
John Paul College, QLD 4127
1990 Head of Department History
1989 Acting Head of Department English
1986-1988 Teacher of English (Senior and Junior), History (Senior and Junior).
1982 to 1985
Teacher Merici College, Braddon ACT
I have worked in the same school as Sue and my children have been taught by her. She is definitely one of the most dedicated and knowledgable teachers I have ever worked with. She is a super intelligent lady with a caring disposition.
Sue is one of the most dedicated and effective teachers I have worked with. If you are looking for tutoring in a history, education or a research based subject, Sue has a wealth of experience to bring to the table. Not only will Sue target your writing skills but enhance your thinking processes to develop a more sophisticated approach to the topic. Sue's feedback is clear and strategic. I've witnessed many students improve significantly under Sue's guidance.
I worked with Sue for many years when we were both Heads of Faculty at St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School. Sue is an intelligent, creative teacher. For me, she is also a trusted colleague and collaborator.
At St Aidan's, we worked together to implement the Big History Project. This gave me the opportunity to team-teach with Sue. I learned an enormous amount from her meticulous planning and innovative pedagogy. She thinks deeply about her practice as a teacher and inspired me to do likewise.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Sue for any role for which she felt qualified to apply.
Having worked with Sue for many years I can state that she is a dedicated and outstanding teacher of English and Ancient History. She gives more than 100% to her students and I wish her all the best for her future.
Mike Ward MEd, BSc(Hons), PGCE, JP(Qual)
Sue is one of the greatest educators I've ever had the privilege of knowing. She is an extremely intelligent, patient, thoughtful and passionate teacher. Every lesson with her is like a journey through time and as exciting and fun as it is informative. She makes you feel in control of your learning and empowered by it, and I couldn't recommend a teacher more. She is an exceptional tutor and I am so grateful for having been a student of hers.
Sue Burvill-Shaw has an incredible and rare understanding of what education truly is. Not only does she use teaching methods based off new age research that encourages utilising a students individual learning style, she provides a fearless, supportive, and motivational environment. Sue is one of the best teachers Australia has to offer - I couldn’t recommend her more. She’s a bonafide genius!
Sue is a wonderful and passionate teacher. I am a former student of Sue’s and highly recommend her as a caring and professional teacher and tutor.
Sue is a fantastic teacher secondary school English & History teacher with a passion for learning. If you’re a keen learner who is looking for a patient and remarkable tutor, I would definitely recommend Sue.
Sue is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, smartest and innovative teachers I have ever had the privilege and pleasure to work with. I worked alongside her for many years, and learnt more than I ever did from any other professional in the teaching industry. She is exceptional in all that she does and she is completely committed to the learning process. Sue is passionate about her students and her subject areas and interests. She is a wonderful mentor and I wholeheartedly recommend her! A brilliant educator. Nicole McIntosh.
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