Kym S.

Educator, Lifelong Learner, Amateur Photographer, Writer.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

* Dynamic Educator with strong soft skills to build student rapport. * Creative designer of engaging teaching & learning programs, educational resources & interactive learning environments to promote inquiry. * Experience teaching Victorian P-6 Curriculum, NSW K-6 Curriculum & UK National Curriculum. * Classroom Teacher across all KLAs- English, Mathematics, HSIE, History, Science, PDHPE & Outdoor Recreation, Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Italian LOTE & extra curricular activities like Public Speaking & Debating. * District convener of inter school Debating & Softball competitions. * Coordinator of whole school assemblies for commemorative days such as; ANZAC, Remembrance & Harmony Day & Public Speaking competitions. * Sports & Drama Coach, integrated across all KLAS. * Experience designing & facilitating PMP & Coding (Kodu) Programmes. * Experience developing Rich Tasks, Conceptual Units & adapting these to use Design Thinking. * Regular contributor to school newsletters with photographic images & authored text & student Blogs with independent learning links. * Experience building open plan learning spaces, including a multi-faceted library. Collaboratively developed systems, philosophy, signage & code of conduct for each learning space in the open plan library, in addition to interactive displays & websites. * Experience building & teaching an Italian Language program for LOTE K-6 students, including immersive experiences to develop intercultural knowledge & understandings. * Experience designing, facilitating & evaluating Life Skills Programmes for long term unemployed teenagers, tailored to clients specifications & the individual needs & interests of each student. * Experience facilitating outdoor activities in schools, recreational programs & on camps with teenagers & corporate groups. * Motivator & Teamwork Facilitator. * Lifelong learner & reader with a keen interest in languages & travel, nature photography, conservation & outdoor sports.

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