1. STEPHEN CROUCH
6/115 Melbourne Street, Oxley Park NSW 2760 M: 0405 988 313
E: scrouch1@optusnet.com.au LinkedIn Profile: au.linkedin.com/pub/stephen-crouch/19/511/870
Passionate and dedicated graduate school teacher, with 6 years tutoring experience and 9 weeks teaching
experience on a work placement basis. Keen and focused on making a difference in student lives through
providing them with a dynamic, innovative, creative and stimulating learning environment in which they can
develop. Nurturing, empathetic and understanding by nature, with demonstrated ability to encourage students
to explore their abilities and apply the same in order to achieve their educational goals. Friendly and
approachable with a collaborative, forward thinking and flexible approach to teaching and learning.
 Experienced in tutoring students from Years 5–11 regarding a number of subjects
 Confident in identifying different learning abilities of individual students and adopting teaching methods
that suit different learning styles and requirements (including students with disabilities or special needs)
 Focused on creating a motivating and inspirational classroom environment where students want to do their
best, whilst also providing them with a sense of belonging and implementing stimulating learning methods
 Impeccable organisation skills accompanied by a comprehensive understanding of developing, planning
and delivering curriculum in accordance with school / industry guidelines
 Quick learning ability with demonstrated ability to acquire skills / knowledge within a short time frame
 Excellent interpersonal and people skills with proven ability to produce productive relationships with
internal and external stakeholders at all levels
 Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey information
in a clear and precise manner; experienced in delivering training for groups of 15 – 20 people
 Passionate about history and trained in teaching (History, Years 7-10, Modern History, Years 11-12, Ancient
History, Years 11-12, Aboriginal Studies, Years 7-12 & Studies in Religion, Years 7-12)
2011 Aboriginal History & Cultural Studies, University of South Australia
2010 Graduate Diploma in Education, University of New England
2007 Bachelor of Arts (History), The University of New England – qualified for honours
2005 Basic Tax Law & Process, The University of New South Wales Faculty of Law
KEY SKILLS
CAREER PROFILE
EDUCATION

2. Australian College of Educators
Australian Historical Association
History Teachers' Association of NSW
Social Educators Association of Australia
The NSW Institute of Teachers
DATE ROLE ORGANISATION
2008 – 2015 Tutor A Plus Premium Tutors
2003 – 2014 Team Leader
Team coach/trainer/mentor
Australian Taxation Office, Large
Business & Consolidations Unit &
Insolvency Teams
2000 – 2003 Senior Case Officer Child Support Agency
1996 – 2000 Forensic Accounting Investigator Department of Social Security /
Centrelink, Compliance and Fraud
Investigation Services
Pre – 1996 Full details readily available upon request
Work Placement Teacher
St Andrews College | Duration: 4 weeks
St Marys Senior High School | Duration: 5 weeks
Responsibilities:
● St Andrews College: subjects taught were English (Year 7), Geography (Year 8) and History (Year 10)
● St Marys Senior High School: subjects taught were Year 11 Modern History and Ancient History
● Preparation and delivery of lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities
● Mark work, providing appropriate feedback and maintaining records of students' progress and
development
● Research new topic areas, maintain subject knowledge, and devise new curriculum materials
● Select and utilise a range of different learning systems, resources and equipment, including Blackboard and
interactive whiteboards
● Managing student behavior in the classroom and on school premises, including applying appropriate and
effective measures in cases of misbehavior
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
CAREER SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

3. Tutor | A Plus Premium Tutors | 2008 - 2015
Responsibilities:
● Provision of tuition services to students from Years 5 through to 11, including those with disabilities and
special needs
● Tuition services in relation to: History, Geography, Science and English
● Identification of student needs and implementation of teaching / learning methods to enhance their
understanding of the subject for which tuition is required
● Development of materials and gathering of resources to aid in tuition