English Teacher Resumes

Teacher

Posted By: Duncan Mackenzie
Date: January 16, 2008

CURRICULUM VITAE

Duncan Mackenzie
12 Tara Valley Crescent, Doreen, VIC 3754
Tel/Fax: 03 – 9717 5065 0405 259 734
dunalist@aapt.net.au

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
· Extensive preparation and teaching of a variety of school subjects (Primary curriculum, Literacy and Numeracy, Physical Education and ESL (English as a Second Language).
· Experience in teaching students from varied countries (Australia, Canada, Jamaica, UK) at Primary and Secondary school levels
· An awareness and capacity to develop and implement programs based upon a strong understanding of human development and learning theory
· The ability to use my professional knowledge to promote student learning within a curriculum and the capacity to use a range of strategies and assessments to address differences.
· A capacity to work towards bridging cultural differences
· Effectively worked within the guidelines and the policy requirements of the Departments of Education within those governments and other educational institutions
· A strong commitment to the internal auditing of course materials and teaching methodology that enhance learning outcomes

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
1. 2002 – 2003 Diamond Valley College, Diamond Creek, VIC

Position: CRT work. Subject taught :Literacy/ General studies/PE

Responsibilities / Achievements:
· Effectively communicating and liaising with staff and students when I am teaching
· Sound classroom management skills of a variety of student in-class behaviours
· Proven competence in lesson planning and the provision of interesting and demanding teaching materials
· The ability to use Information Technology to support my teaching
· A dedication to finding and using teaching materials that are interesting, motivating and which places an expectation on increased student achievement
· A strong commitment to student centered-teaching
· Respect for diverse talents and ways of learning within my classes
· Providing students ample opportunities to show what they know,
· Fostering a friendly classroom environment that facilitates learning.
· Using and encouraging active learning with prompt feedback,
· Communicating high expectations of students
· A strong commitment to use assessment and evaluation methods in my teaching to enhance teaching and learning

2. Teaching contract June –Sept 2002. Greensborough College, Greensborough, VIC

Position: English and Physical Education

Responsibilities / Achievements:
· Effective classroom teaching skills – Year 8 – 11
· Competence in management of student behaviour
· Ability to work with other members of school staff, the team
· Ability and willingness to participate in extra school activities
· Ability to focus on the unexpected school outcomes of both school achievements and classroom behaviour
· Demonstrated capacity to teach to the Department of Education’s educational outcomes in the area of Physical Education and Health
· Ability to maximise student learning through the application of sound teaching methods.
3

9/1999 to 12/1999

Ngukurr Aboriginal School Northern Territory. Australia

Grades 3-5 Primary teacher

Position: Teaching ESL to Indigenous Australians ages 8-11 years

Responsibilities / Achievements:

All curriculum subjects covered (English Literacy, Maths, Social Studies, Art).

The Northern Territory curriculum was taught with emphasis on Literacy and within

the context of Indigenous learning materials. Developed and taught classroom

materials in consultation with Indigenous classroom assistant. Attended curriculum In-

Service.Met with Aboriginal parents in discussion of student welfare.

4

3/1975 to 01/1997

Coburg College.Coburg.Mel.

Position: Health /PE/ SOSE teacher

Responsibilities / Achievements:
· Preparation, planning and teaching of theory and practice of Health and Physical Education
· Ability to communicate effectively at a high level with students in a tertiary setting
· Highly developed research skills
· Ability to relate effectively to various student groups ranging from single tuition to a group of 30 students.
· The ability to present teaching material in an interesting and relevant format to maximise learning outcomes
· Responsive in counselling students undertaking individual research
· Expertise in resolving inter-departmental conflicts
· Development of strategies to further develop student learning
· Ability to use various media to enhance the presentation of teaching material

5
08/1974 to 03/1975
Teacher: Gympie High School. Gympie
Responsible for PE/health
Ages 13 to 17 Co- educational

6
09/1970 to 06/1972
Teacher Elementary School Co-educational
Ross burn. Manitoba. Can.
Responsible for Health/SOSE/Art
Ages 7 years to 14 years

7
01/1968 to 08/1969
Teacher English / PE Co-educational
Knox college Jamaica .WI
Ages 6 to 16

8
07/1966 to 12/1967
Teacher PE/Health/SOSE
Farnborough Tech College. Hants UK
Responsible for PE/SOSE
Ages 12 to 25

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2001 La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC

Graduate Diploma in Teaching Subject :Primary
2000 External Studies Monash University
Psychology 1 and 2
1999 External Studies University of South Australia

Aboriginal Cultures

Teaching Aboriginal Studies/literacy
1978 – 1979 University of Oregon, USA

Completed Course Work of Doctorate of Health Education
1972 – 1974 University of Alberta, Canada

Master of Arts

Teaching subject: Physical Education

1970 – 1972 University of Manitoba, Canada

Major: Bachelor Physical Education

Teaching subject Health/PE

1962 – 1966 Teaching Certificate. University of Wales.UK

Teaching subjects PE/History/Science

HOBBIES and INTEREST

Travel

Outdoor Education

Environmental Education

International studies

World Health