Michael Harris is an experienced teacher seeking a new teaching opportunity. He has over 10 years of teaching experience in both Australia and New Zealand, teaching students from years 3 to 8. He has a bachelor's degree in education from Griffith University and is registered as a teacher in both Victoria and New Zealand. He is enthusiastic about empowering students and using inquiry-based learning approaches.

1. Michael Harris
61 Monash Street
Ascot Vale, VIC. 3032
m: 0421430829
e: mikehteacher@gmail.com
I embarked on teaching, as a mature-aged student, after many years in the building and
construction industry working mostly as a self-employed contractor. I have broad
experience teaching across a range of year levels (Yrs 3 to 8) and situations, including
'special needs'. I am an enthusiastic, highly-motivated teacher who always 'value-adds' to
classroom teaching roles.
In late 2004, after graduating from the four-year Bachelor of Education degree program at
Griffith University (Gold Coast), I obtained a permanent position with Education
Queensland (EdQ) in December of that year. I taught at primary schools on the Gold
Coast, Queensland between 2004 and 2010.
In late 2010 my wife's work took her to New Zealand. After being granted leave from
Education Queensland I also headed 'across the ditch', obtained New Zealand teacher
registration (#327679), and was fortunate enough to gain a position as classroom teacher
at Point England School, Auckland, in their newly created 'Intermediate' (Yrs 7/8).
My wife and I now live, for family and work reasons, permanently in Melbourne. From the
beginning of 2014 I have been working in Melbourne as a CRT and in the last half of 2014
completed a 16 week fixed-term contract position in a Yrs 5/6 class at Spotswood Primary
School.
In 2015 I have been working, at various locations across Melbourne's North and West, as
a CRT.
I have current VIT registration (#393233). References, personal and professional, are
available on request.
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss this teaching opportunity.
Regards, Michael Harris.

2. Michael Harris (B.Ed.)
Teacher
Teaching and Learning Philosophy
All learners do not enter the classroom equally able, I see my role as a teacher to enable
all students in my care to fulfil their potential to live, learn, work and contribute through
empowering them to make informed decisions and become active members of their
community and the wider world.
Profile
I am a thoughtful, dynamic individual with experience teaching primary and junior
secondary students.
I have a strong belief in fostering learning environments that develop learners who are
self-managing problem-solvers and able to work effectively in a team. I value programs
that utilise an inquiry approach and immerse students in authentic, life-like experiences. I
am especially interested in facilitating learners to extend their curiosity through guided
exploration of the world around them.
As the saying goes, 'It takes a village to raise a child' and I value and enjoy working
contributing collaboratively in a professional team. My focus in the classroom is
curriculum delivery that engages, challenges and motivates my students .
Over the years my passion for education has been further enhanced by being part of
close-knit teaching teams – with experience in both multi-age and 'open' teaching
environments -, embracing digital technologies and being part of innovative educational
initiatives, including blended e-learning and 'hands-on' mosaic projects.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow,
Learn as if you were to live forever.
(Mahatma Gandhi)

3. Education
Griffith University Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Bachelor of Education
Enrolled: February 2001
Graduated: November 2004
Vaucluse Boys High School Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Graduated: November 1974
Work History
December 2014 to present:
CRT positions at various schools in Melbourne.
August 2014 to December 2014: Classroom teacher (Fixed-term), Yrs 5/6,
Spotswood Primary School
Term 3/4 contract as class teacher in a Years 5/6 composite classroom;
Ensure a smooth transition for students and school community;
Collaboratively plan and implement curriculum with colleagues;
Collaboratively plan and implement formative and summative reporting, including end-of-
year reports.
January 2014 to July 2014: Classroom teacher
CRT positions at various schools in the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne
including multiple-days and requested for leave replacement positions at Williamstown
Primary and Sunshine Primary.
June, 2013 to December 2013: Class and Special Needs Teacher (Permanent Full-
time) William Duncan State School
Responsibilities:
Work with identified students, individually and in small groups, in the SEU located within
the school campus;
Plan and implement appropriate learning programs in accordance with syllabus documents
– school, state and national;
Promote a collaborative, inclusive and supportive learning environment including daily
classroom management and monitoring individual student progress;
Analyse and appropriately use assessment information, which has been gathered formally
and informally – including implementing and reporting to IEP and LS/LE goals.

4. 2011 - 2012: Years 7&8 (Intermediate) Class Teacher (Permanent Full-time)
Point England School, Auckland, New Zealand
Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate a class e-learning environment including a one-to-one netbook
program, class and individual student blogs, class website, movie-making and other digital
technologies;
With a team of colleagues, planned and implemented learning program in accordance with
school and national syllabus documents;
Promote a collaborative, inclusive and supportive learning environment including daily
classroom management and monitoring individual student progress;
Analyse and appropriately use assessment information, which has been gathered formally
and informally, to promote individual attainment. Including implementing and reporting to
IEP and LS/LE goals;
Liaise with parents and carers about their student's progress;
Coach - senior soccer teams (2011-2012);
Achievements:
With colleagues, ensured a smooth transition during the ‘recapitation’ process that added
Intermediate (Yrs 7&8) to the existing primary school campus with a strong focus on e-
learning, including one-to-one devices, as an intergral part of the learning program;
Conceptualised, planned and implemented a program resulting in the installation of large
mosaic murals of student's work to external walls of school in 2011 and 2012.
2005 – 2010: Years 4/5 Class Teacher (Permanent Full-time) Ashmore State School
Responsibilities:
Conceptualise, plan and implement appropriate learning programs in accordance with
syllabus documents – school, state, federal;
Promote a collaborative, inclusive and supportive learning environment including daily
classroom management and monitoring individual student progress;
Analyse and appropriately use assessment information, which has been gathered formally
and informally – including implementing and reporting to IEP and LS/LE goals;
Liaise with parents and carers about their student's progress;
Coach - senior soccer teams (2007-2010); senior basketball teams (2005-2006)
Achievements:
Implemented, with colleagues, team-teaching in our the Year Four classes (2005 – 2006);
Design and coordinate before-school fitness program (3-days per week) (2008-2010);
With colleagues, designed and implemented of a ‘virtual’ classroom for students in Year
Five (2009/10).

5. 2004: Yrs 5/6/7 (Multi-age classroom) Class teacher (Contract)
Bellevue Park State School
Responsibilities:
Term 4 contract as class co-teacher in a Years 5/6/7 multi-age team-teaching classroom.
- Achievements:
Conceptualised, planned and implemented a program resulting in the installation of
mosaic murals of student's work to external walls of school.
1974 – 2004: Building and construction industry;
In 1974 I left school to start work in the building and construction industry, initially as an
apprentice wall and floor tiler. Upon successful completion of my trade qualifications I
moved into self-employed contracting, creating a successfully sustained private enterprise
for over 25 years.
Life Experience and Other skills
● Father of a 28 year-old daughter and 26 year-old son;
● Interests in outdoor pursuits including:
■ Cycling;
■ Bushwalking;
■ Kayaking;
■ Swimming;
■ Surfing.
● Team leader of five teenagers (preparation and participation) in the 2007 ‘Kokoda
Challenge’ (an annual endurance event trekking non-stop 96km through the Gold
Coast hinterland and organised to benefit ‘at-risk’ youth;
● Assisted a number of groups of 13 to 15 year-olds with the learning and practical
aspects of the Duke of Edinburgh awards scheme;
● Lifetime of sporting endeavors and participation through training and racing.
Successes include:
■ Championship swimming (New South Wales and Queensland);
■ Twice winner of the Noosa Triathlon (1983/84) as well as top finisher/place-
getter in other multi-sport events;
■ Numerous achievements in surf-lifesaving, running, cycling and other
endurance events.

6. 2004: Yrs 5/6/7 (Multi-age classroom) Class teacher (Contract)
Bellevue Park State School
Responsibilities:
Term 4 contract as class co-teacher in a Years 5/6/7 multi-age team-teaching classroom.
- Achievements:
Conceptualised, planned and implemented a program resulting in the installation of
mosaic murals of student's work to external walls of school.
1974 – 2004: Building and construction industry;
In 1974 I left school to start work in the building and construction industry, initially as an
apprentice wall and floor tiler. Upon successful completion of my trade qualifications I
moved into self-employed contracting, creating a successfully sustained private enterprise
for over 25 years.
Life Experience and Other skills
● Father of a 28 year-old daughter and 26 year-old son;
● Interests in outdoor pursuits including:
■ Cycling;
■ Bushwalking;
■ Kayaking;
■ Swimming;
■ Surfing.
● Team leader of five teenagers (preparation and participation) in the 2007 ‘Kokoda
Challenge’ (an annual endurance event trekking non-stop 96km through the Gold
Coast hinterland and organised to benefit ‘at-risk’ youth;
● Assisted a number of groups of 13 to 15 year-olds with the learning and practical
aspects of the Duke of Edinburgh awards scheme;
● Lifetime of sporting endeavors and participation through training and racing.
Successes include:
■ Championship swimming (New South Wales and Queensland);
■ Twice winner of the Noosa Triathlon (1983/84) as well as top finisher/place-
getter in other multi-sport events;
■ Numerous achievements in surf-lifesaving, running, cycling and other
endurance events.