My Experience

My academic, teaching and learning journey has been unconventional to this point. After being ranked in the top 10% for the HSC in high school, I completed my Bachelor of Business in the top 2 percentile (HD average) with a major in Economics and minor in Finance, in addition to electives in the Humanities. I was privileged to be elected to the Dean’s Merit List for three years running, and receiving the Michael McGrath Prize for Economics, Finance and Humanity. After the completion of my under-graduate degree, I was selected for the graduate program with the Adecco Group (Fortune 500 Company) in 2019.

Despite this incredible amount of success, I grew to realise that the capitalistic and greedy nature of the corporate world is not compatible with my innate desire to empower and help people reach their potential.

This cathartic experience drove my decision to return to university to undertake my post-graduate studies. I completed my Master of Teaching (Secondary) at the Australian Catholic University. I also completed an International Summer School semester at the University of Stirling. My dedication to academic achievement and lifelong learning is epitomised by my admission into the Golden Key International Honours Society, which is only available to students within the top 15%.

business & corporate Experience

BROADCAST TECHNICIAN AND OPERATOR @ CHAMPION DATA

My role as Broadcast Operator focuses on the responsibility to put graphics onto the live broadcast when required by the director, producer and assistant producer. Any mistakes are put to air for the world to see, which fosters a high-pressure environment to perform.

The role specifically includes:

• Following the rundown for each live sporting event and using it as a guide to broadcast graphics at the correct time as indicated by the producer and director
• Placing graphics according to the framing of each camera shot
• Anticipating the upcoming camera shots, video packages, openers, stings, closers, SOTs and in-a-box frames in order to ensure graphics fit and are appropriate
• Preparing the Trio show and GGi (graphics software) in accordance with the rundown
• Creating and amending graphics as required, whilst on-air and during preparation time
• Responding to the needs of the director and producer whilst on-air, this may include dropping, creating and amending graphics.

My role as a Broadcast Technician centers around supporting the Graphics Operator by:

• Rigging the broadcast equipment including SDI cables, network switches, vision engines, WAN, broadcast clocks, commentator equipment, portable data cards, vision looms, truck inputs, key, fill, reference, mapping of graphics drives, and importing the correct graphics for each game
• Establishing connection to any external feeds, bunkers, and Foxtel/Channel 7 equipment
• Setting up the exclusive Champion Data software that runs the game-day graphics
• Communicating with the on-site BE to solve any pre-broadcast issues
• Troubleshooting any live issues that affect the Graphics Operator.

Bid Writer and Pricing Specialist @ Modis Consulting

After the completion of my graduate program, I found an incredible intrigue in the development of bid/tender collateral on Modis` data analytics, robotic process automation, managed services application modernisation. Writing, researching and collating the various Modis projects into cohesive reports and RFQ responses is a great learning curve.

My role evolved into a hybrid role that supported the client-side of the business encompassing sales bids that progressed from the opportunity owner (Business Development Manager) to the tender phase. At the same time, supporting our existing network of contractors on-site including weekly reports, timesheet approvals, assignment and contract creation and extensions.

1. 5x ‘Top of the Pack’ Award for Employee Excellence at Modis – July 2019, 2020 (professional award)
2. Won $6 million tender with the Federal Government for SaaS solution.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant @ The Adecco Group

I was fortunate enough to be selected to join the graduate program for the largest temporary staffing firm in the world and a Fortune Global 500 company, The Adecco Group. The group offers a wide variety of recruitment services as well as most interestingly, management consulting.

As part of the Graduate program, each graduate is rotated to the respective Adecco Group brands every quarter based on their interests and skills. My journey started at the construction & property recruitment arm in Spring Professional and rotated to the IT recruitment of Modis Staffing and finally to the most compelling department of Modis Consulting that specialises in SaaS solutions such as digital analytics for clients across the government and private domains.

Work Experience @ Commsec

I undertook an observatory role in the various departments at Commsec. I learned about the processes behind stakeholder communication, stockbroking guidelines, workplace responsibilities, financial instruments and the importance of common goals in team projects.

Retail Assistant @ Poolwerx

Poolwerx is Australia’s largest pool service franchise that operates a business model that incorporate retail stores and mobile technicians.

I undertook this role whilst at university to support my studies as well earn a living whilst studying full-time. My role started as a front-office salesperson that ran water tests for customers and provided expert advise on pool maintenance by selling the right chemicals for maximum safety and pool usage. However, as my confidence and experience grew, I was trusted with important back-office duties such as invoicing, creating purchase orders, opening/closing the cash drawer, locking the stores, inventory management and managing & training new team members.

Teaching Experience

HSIE/English Teacher (Geo, history) @de la Salle College Revesby heights

I have completed various blocks of contract-based teaching at the school to fill gaps in the HSIE department. These blocks specifically targeted junior years (7-10) with coverage for senior classes when required. This encompasses the subjects of history, geography and commerce. My responsibilities include:

• Programming and lesson planning for the semester
• Development of summative and formative assessments
• Integrating Learning Management Systems (Google Classroom)
• Management of Behavioural Management System (Compass)
• Updating HSIE resource documentation
• Phasing students’ for literacy and numeracy ability
• Differentiation of classroom activities for specific students
• Marking
• Teacher registers
• Management of homeroom and student wellbeing
• Creation of student chronicles for classroom management
• Gamification of the classroom through Kahoot, Blooket and interactive activities
• Completing professional learning activities
• Contributing to professional development days
• Collaboration with colleagues in regards to the semester’s structure, progression and curriculum amendments.

Replacement (casual) on an ad-hoc basis for the school. This includes the following subject areas:

• Junior HSIE (commerce, geography, business studies)
• Economics
• Business Studies

pre-service placement @ Holy spirit Catholic College, Lakemba

My final pre-service placement took place over a 4-week period with the intention of completing my Graduate Teacher Practicum Assessment (GTPA). I took a full-time teaching load for the entirety of the 4-week bloc with four classes including Year 8 and 9 Geography, and Year 9 and 10 Commerce. I developed my own lesson planning, resources and embedded these into the existing register and programming for the school.

I also participated in the following:

• Pilot marking for summative assessment tasks
• Lesson programming/updating the register
• Playground supervision
• Sports day supervision
• Observation days
• Pastoral lesson and sequences.

pre-service placement @ de la Salle college revesby heights

The pre-service placement focused on my key subject teaching areas of Commerce and Business Studies. The placement included five days of teaching observation, and fifteen days of taking on a teaching load of 2-3 lessons. I was tasked with commencing new units for each of my classes. This included Running a Business for 9 Commerce, Employment Futures for 10 Commerce, and Business Planning for 11 Business Studies. I completed in-depth lesson plans for each lesson in accordance with ACU’s placement and evidence guidelines.

pre-service placement @ sir joseph banks high school

The pre-service placement focused on Years 7-10 with specialisations in Commerce, Geography and History. The placement included five days of teaching observation, and fifteen days of taking on a teaching load. The observations encompassed PDHPE, Hospitality, support, Music, Languages, Drama, English and Mathematics. I completed in-depth lesson plans for each lesson in accordance with ACU’s placement and evidence guidelines.

I was also included in the following:

• Marking end-of-year examinations for Commerce, Geography and History
• Pilot marking
• Sport organisation and operations
• Work experience follow-ups
• Staff and faculty meetings
• Student well-being conferences
• Playground supervision

Cluey Tutoring

I started my teaching journey with a tutorial position at Cluey Learning. This innovative company delivers a personalised, face-to-face online tutoring experience for students in Years 2-12 across key KLAs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver a specialised learning experience for the client.
• Knowledge and understanding of the content (Mathematics, Years 7-9). This includes an in-depth familiarity with the Australian curriculum outcomes.
• Know how the student learns and the best strategies to improve their understanding and application of complex mathematical concepts.
• Learn and integrate Cluey’s real-time online learning platform.
• Effective behaviour management; ensuring a supportive and safe learning environment.
• Assessing, reporting and providing feedback on student progress, so the client (parents) are informed of their child’s progress in the course.
• Professional conduct in the online workplace.
• Ensure students are undertaking additional practice in their own time and progressing soundly.