Renee Rutherford

116 Hammersmith Street, Coopers Plains, QLD, 4108 Phone: (07) 3272 9795 Mobile: 0401 387 837 Email: renee.rutherford.hotmail.com

CAREER PROFILE & OBJECTIVE New graduate with skills, knowledge and experience gained through working in a full time position at Bremer State High teaching English, History and Certificate II in Workplace Practices, tertiary studies, work and volunteer experiences. Extremely well organised and resourceful manner complemented by an ability to relate to a diverse range of people. Enthusiastic about using these tertiary and transferrable skills to educate and provide students with the necessary learning they require to develop in todays society. I have strong interest in all areas of education and am passionately committed to contributing to a positive and dynamic teaching environment. Very dedicated to extracurricular activities EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Current Certificate IV in Assessment and Training (currently studying) 2008 2013 Bachelor of Secondary Education (GPA of 5.0, with 7 being the highest) Griffith University Practicum 1- Springwood State High School, Springwood Practicum 2- Ipswich Girls Grammar School, Ipswich Practicum 3- St Thomas More College, Sunnybank Wider professional Experience- Coronation College, Lae, Papua New Guinea 2006 Certificate III in Childrens Services (CHC30402) Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) Secondary Education Brisbane Christian College (known previously as Southside Christian College)

1998 2003

EMPLOYMENT Bremer State High School- Ipswich 2013 English, History and Certificate II in Workplace Practices Preparing interesting and engaging lessons Ensure a safe environment Marking and reporting Behavioral management Conflict resolution, with students and parents Working within a team environment Attending and participating in staff, faculty and other meetings required of me. Assisting the Australian Defense Force Mentor with tutoring students. Bazil Grumble, Brisbane Drama Teacher Preparing lessons and teaching drama for prep year 7 students. 2012

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 Planning and implementing productions. Working and liaising with parents. Administration tasks. Coffee Club, Brisbane November 2011 July 2012 Waitress and Barista Front counter service/sales. Waiting on customers. Conflict resolution with difficult or intoxicated customers. Maintenance of work area (cleaning food prep areas, cooking implements).

Swim Coach, Camp Hill Swim Coach Swimming lessons for young children to swim. Conversing with parents of childrens progress. KFC, Garden City Front counter staff - Customer Service Food preparation. Maintenance of work area (cleaning food prep areas, cooking implements). Front counter service/sales.

2010- 2011

2008-2009

Mater Hospital Child Care Centre Child care relief assistant Relieving staff for breaks. Food preparation. Ensuring safety of children. Assisting preparation of activities. Any other assigned tasks

2007

Groves Christian College

2006-2007

Teachers Aid Assisting teacher with students from year 8 - year 12. These students experience learning difficulties or used English as their second language. Participated in lunch break supervision tasks. Initiated a music and HPE programs for a young girl with learning difficulties. Salisbury Childcare Centre Childcare Assistant Assisting with meal preparation and clean up. Assisting as group leader with all the activities for the day. Helping children with every day activities and hygiene care. Assisting with programming. Completed any task that was asked of me. Ensuring that the children remained safe. Conversing with parents regarding their child's progress. 2004-2006

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Salisbury Childcare Centre Childcare Helper Preparation of meals/clean up. Pack up yard. Supervision of children. Any other assigned tasks. CORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES Links practical and theoretical knowledge to teaching Capable of initiating appropriate responses to identified students needs Exceptional verbal and written communication Team player who fosters cooperation and productivity. Able to relate to and view students problems objectively. Able to prioritise competing demands to meet deadlines under pressure.

2009-2003

Conducting relevant research and analysis. Establishing & sustaining beneficial internal and external relationships. Professional presentation & manner. Conflict resolution skills Emotionally mature: adaptable and positive in changing and challenging circumstances. Thoughtful, tolerant & compassionate.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Certificate IV in Assessment Currently studying MISTU and Training Bremer State High School ETAQ Verification, OP Analyser & 2013 Curriculum Planning ETAQ Spring Breakfast- Prize 2013 winning novelist

of Learning 27 & 28 April2013 Beginning and Establishing Spirit Conference for Beginning Teachers Association Teachers Professional 16/03/2013 English Teachers Continuing Association of Queensland Development Activity Inc. ABC First Aid Training HLT42512 Certificate IV in 15/03/2013 Allied Health Assistance

Coaching 14/03/2013 Beginning Coaching General National Accreditation Scheme Principles Queensland Authority Studies Introducing Drama (IDR02) 13/03/2013 8/7/2012 and 3/10/2011

Queensland Society for Conference attendance Information Technology in

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Education Conference Coronation College , Papua Practicum professional 07/02/2012 development. New Guinea (IEA) To Working with and 22/02/2012 supporting teachers with in the classroom.

VOLUNTARY SERVICE Voluntary Assistance QSITE Conference 2012 Assisting the presenter with readiness for the conference, introducing the presenter, along with monitoring time for speakers. Assist with supervision of the registration desk. Responding to needs as they arose.

Voluntary work Coronation College, PNG

Observing how the school is run in a different country. Assisting teaching, writing lesson plans, organising students results. Organising school events- School information evening, Parent interviews. Helping coach girls touch team.

2012

Voluntary Assistance QSITE Conference

2011

Assisting the presenter with readiness for the conference, introducing the presenter, along with monitoring the time for speakers. Assist with supervision of the registration desk. Responding to needs as they arose. Youth Work 2007

Youth Leader at Life Church. Assisted in various areas of the youth program, such as supervising bus runs, organising and running various games and initiatives. Talking with and counseling young people. Music Administration 2005

Chaplaincy

Red Frogs Chaplaincy Worked with hotel chaplaincy for Schoolies with Red Frogs on Gold Coast. Ensured teenagers remained safe, helping them back to their rooms if they were found to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. Spent time with teenagers, talking to them about issues they were facing.

REFEREES
Lorelle Scott Head of English Bremer State High School Phone: (07) 3810 9333 Fax: (07) 3812 9950 Email: lscto34@eq.edu.au Jessica Galatola Head of Arts Department St Thomas More College Phone: (07) 3323 4600 Mobile: 0400 083 523 Email: jgalatola@stmc.qld.edu.au

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