Objective: My goal is to lead and teach by positive example. I am passionate about my teaching career and the impact that I can have on my empowering children of all ages. I believe that the successful education of our nation’s children is paramount to their own future and the long term economic and social future of Australia.

1. Maria Martinez
​​Maria. A. Martinez
Name: Maria Martinez​
Email​: ​alexmam7122@gmail.com
VIT​: 338519
Objective:
My goal is to lead and teach by positive example. I am passionate about my teaching career and the impact that I
can have on my empowering children of all ages. I believe that the successful education of our nation’s children is
paramount to their own future and the long term economic and social future of Australia.
Education:
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY (UTS)
1996 - 1998
- Bachelor of Arts (Human Movement)
- Majoring in Applied Kinesiology
​UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY (UTS)
- 1999
- Diploma of Education
​AUSTRALIAN TEACHERS OF DANCE
- 2013 - 2016
- ​Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
Skills & Abilities
- Languages: Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English
- Gymnastics Coach: Level 0
- Hockey Coach: Level 1
- Qualified Fitness Instructor
- Qualified PDHPE / Dance Teacher
- ASD experience ( ages 2 - 17)
- Professional Development Experience
- Teacher Mentor
LEADERSHIP: ​ - HEAD TEACHER MENTOR
- RELIEVING HEAD OF FACULTY PDHPE
- YEAR CO-ORDINATOR
- LEARNING CENTRE CO-ORDINATOR
- UNIFORM COORDINATOR
- DANCE CO-ORDINATOR
Employment
EDUCATION RESEARCH SOLUTIONS
SUBCONTRACTOR
TEACHER APPRAISALS 7 - 12 (VCE)
TERM 2 - TERM 3 2017
- ​Meet with Teachers and Mentors and conduct a Pre Meeting
- Look at Lesson Plan and Unit Plan for the Teaching Methods and ensure that the Learning
Intention and Success Criteria are both present.
- Ensure that all elements cross reference with Victorian Curriculum
- Conduct classroom observation and Provide relevant feedback
- Meet with mentor and compare notes on classroom observation.
- Write Report and meet with teacher and mentor,
- Provide teacher with constructive feedback
- Complete Report and forward to Head of Curriculum with recommendations.
ST MONICA’S COLLEGE – EPPING VIC
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2. Maria Martinez
DANCE TEACHER YEAR 9 – 12 (VCE)
MAY 2015 – DECEMBER 2015
- Dance Year 9 – 10 ; 11 – 12 (VCE)
- Organised group ensembles within the community
- Organized students driven showcases.
- Organised Liturgy dance for St Monica’s Day.
- Assisted with school production Beauty and the Beast.
- Liaised and communicated effectively with students and staff.
- Displayed effective classroom behavioural management skills.
- Delivered innovative and engaging dance lessons and activities.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching style to accommodate learner diversity and
variations in learning needs.
- Provided differentiated learning approaches.
OUR LADY OF MERCY COLLEGE (HEIDELBERG, VIC)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE) /DANCE/DRAMA
TEACHER
May 2014 – 2016
- January – April 2015: Taught Health/ Personal Development and Physical Education on a
CRT basis.
- May – December 2014: Dance/Drama Teacher on a contract.
- Organised ensembles for groups within the school community
- Organised group ensembles for Mercy Day College
- Liaised and communicated effectively with students and staff
- Displayed effective behavioural management skills.
- Delivered innovative and engaging dance lessons and activities.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching style to accommodate learner diversity and
variations in learning needs.
- Provided differentiated learning approaches.
CANTERBURY GIRLS’ SECONDARY COLLEGE
CASUAL RELIEF TEACHING
- February 2016 – ongoing
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Yr. 7 - 12
SANTA MARIA COLLEGE (NORTHCOTE, VIC)
CASUAL RELIEF TEACHING
- February 2014 – ongoing
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Yr. 7 – 12 (VCE)
- Re-structuring of Hockey Skills Developmental program
- Short Term contract in 2015 to teach a relieving Year 12 (VCE) Physical Education.
WADE HIGH SCHOOL (RIVERINA, NSW)
HEAD TEACHER MENTOR
- May 2012 – December 2013.
- Inducted New Appointed Teachers (NAT’s)
- Assisted NATs with their Teaching Accreditation process.
- Undertook informal and formal observations.
- Liaised with Faculty leaders regarding NATs progress.
- Organised weekly meetings.
- Mentored NATs and undertook team teaching role where necessary.
- Organised professional development for NATs and those maintaining accreditation.
- Liaised with senior and executive members of the school.
- Budgeted
- Assisted and supported WHS management team with student welfare and discipline
policies review.
- Informed WHS management team and staff on National Standards and reviewed and
updated where necessary.
- Attended regular executive meetings.
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WADE HIGH SCHOOL (RIVERINA NSW)
RELIEVING HEAD OF FACULTY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT/HEALTH/PHYSICAL
EDUCATION (PDHPE)
- January 2010 - April 2012
- Facilitated PDHPE faculty
- Assisted staff with student disciplinary measures
- Budgeted
- Organised preliminary and HSC trial exams.
- Facilitated and organised faculty meetings.
- Attended regular executive meetings.
- Supported student welfare needs.
- Programmed whole units of work and planned lessons for staff.
- Organised and assisted with the Sports Co-ordinator with Swimming and Athletics
carnivals.
- Displayed responsibility for whole PDHPE faculty.
- Supported and mentored faculty staff members.
WADE HIGH SCHOOL (RIVERINA, NSW)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT; HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE)/ DANCE
TEACHER
- July 2005 – December 2013.
- Undertook casual teaching role and then maintained a permanent position.
- Facilitated PDHPE and Dance teaching (Stage 4 & 5)
- Programmed and implemented whole units of work.
- Delivered Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation at Preliminary Level (VET).
- Reported and assessed on students’ progress.
- Organised excursions, dance ensembles within the community and the student
participation in Kids Rapt on performance (KROP).
- Auditioned for Riverina Dance Festival.
- Organised staff and teams for CHS sporting event.
- Undertook role as Learning Centre Co-ordinator.
- Organised staff, created roster and assisted with planning units of work for program.
- Undertook role as Uniform Co-ordinator.
- Operated as Year Co-ordinator.
- Displayed effective communication skills during student/parent interviews and ad-lib
telephone communications.
- Liaised with local newspaper and organised the promotion of special school events.
- Acted as member of several school communities, e.g. Learning, Support, and MADD
Night.
- Assisted with the organisation of numerous school events and carnivals e.g. School
Carnival, Zone Carnivals and school fundraisers.
- Supported positive student welfare and mentored students within my year group.
GRIFFITH PRIMARY SCHOOL (RIVERINA – GRIFFITH NSW)
- 2005
- Classroom teacher
- STLA Teacher
- Assisting new arrivals from NESP.
GRIFFITH NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
PE TEACHER
- 2005 – 2006
- Classroom teacher
- Assisting students with Special Needs in the Early Intervention Room.
HANWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL (GRIFFITH, NSW)
PE TEACHER
- 2005 – 2006
- Classroom teacher
TARA ANGLICAN SCHOOL FOR LADIES
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PDHPE TEACHER
- 2001 – 2002
- PDHPE Teacher
ABBOTSLEIGH JUNIOR SCHOOL (WAHROONGA, NSW)
PDHPE TEACHER
- 2001 – 2005
- PDHPE Teacher.
HOLY FAMILY PRIMARY SCHOOL (GRANVILLE, NSW)
PE TEACHER.
- January 2000 – May 2000.
- Sports co-ordinator.
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE FOR NUMEROUS SPORTING ORGANISATIONS
NATIONAL BASEBALL ASSOCIATION: VICTORIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL SPORTS
ASSOCIATION: AUSTRALIAN BASEBALL FEDERATION.
- 2000 – 2001
- Promoted and marketed Australian Baseball Australian-wide.
- Designed and delivered training sessions for local administrations Australia-wide.
- Created effective business plan.
- Maintained administrator’s websites relevant to their sporting domain.
- Liaised with senior executive members.
PART TIME EMPLOYMENT​: ​IGSSA SPORTS COACH
- Hockey NSW; St. Catherine’s Secondary College; SCEGGS Darlinghurst; Queenwood
School for Ladies (Balmoral); Abbotsleigh Junior Campus.
- 1997 – 2000
- Promoted Regional tours
- Coached Metropolitan tours, talent camps and vacation clinics.
​EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST & PERSONAL TRAINER
FITNESS FIRST MOSMAN: HEALTHWORKS CORPORATE: VITAL FITNESS
1992– 2000
- Completed regular fitness assessments for clients
- Delivered client exercise classes.
- Detailed and explained exercise physiology for customers/clients.
- Advised clients on nutritional intake and eating habits.
- Offered health referrals and recommendations to clients.
AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR:
- CITY GYM (Darlinghurst); FITNESS FIRST (Bondi junction); GOLD’S GYM (Maroubra);
Willoughby Leisure Centre; Beecroft Squash & Fitness ; Healthworks Corporate.
- 1997.
- Demonstrated and taught Australian Sports Standards Aerobics Fitness Classes.
REFEREES​:
Mr. Robin Clarke
Education Research Solutions
P. 0417 987 462
E. robinclarke@educationresearch.com.au
Ms. Catherine Lees
Head of Faculty PDHPE
Wade High School
Griffith NSW 2680
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P. 02 6962 4200
M. 0401 046815
E. ​Catherine.lees@det.nsw.edu.au
Ms. Carolyn McCarthy
Deputy Principal
Santa Maria College
Northcote VIC
P. 03 94897644
E. ​carolyn.mccarthy@santamaria.vic.edu.au
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