RESUME

Lisa Mandeltort
1/4-8 Renver Rd, Clayton 3168
0416 758 293
lisa.mandeltort@gmail.com

Education
Feb 2015 - Current Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education)
RMIT University, Bundoora
Subject specialisms: Biology and Chemistry
Electives: Educating Gifted and Talented Students
Research: The impact of transitioning to a selective entry school on
academic self-concept
Currently achieving GPA of 3.8
Due to complete November 2016
Feb 2010 - Nov 2013 Bachelor of Science Advanced with Honours
Monash University, Clayton
Majors: Ecology and Conservation Biology and Zoology
Minor: Environmental and Analytical Chemistry
First Class Honours in Research in Avian Ecology
Achieved GPA of 3.6
Nov 2009

Victorian Certificate of Education

Mater Christi College, Belgrave
Studied: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths Methods, Literature
Environment Captain

Classroom Teaching Experience

Jul - Aug 2016
30 days

Student Teacher
John Monash Science School, Clayton
Taught: Year 11 Chemistry, Year 10 Core Science, Year 10 Nanoscience
and Nanotechnology (virtual), Year 10 Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
(virtual)
Extracurricular: The Amazing Spaghetti Contest, Year 10 Geology Trip
Highlights:
Invited back to teach Biotechnology and Bioinformatics class as a relief
teacher in Term 4, 2016
Team teaching in an open learning environment
Virtual teaching of modern technologies to regional students
Developing and implementing differentiated lessons for high ability
science students

May - Jun 2016

25 days

Student Teacher
Westall Secondary College, Westall

Taught: Year 11 Chemistry, Year 10 Mathematics, Year 9 Mathematics,

Year 9 Science
Extracurricular: Year 12 Chemistry excursion to VSSEC
Highlights:
Embraced the opportunity to development behaviour management skills
with students from a range of SES, language and ability backgrounds
Apr - May 2016
5 days

Student Teacher
Greensborough College, Greensborough
Observed a variety of classes, particularly VCAL literacy and numeracy
Extracurricular: Year 12 VCAL Excursion to FareShare
Highlights:
Developing relationships with non-academic VCAL students

Aug - Sep 2015

20 days

Student Teacher
Beaconhills College, Berwick
Taught: Year 10 Mathematics, Year 10 Science
Highlights:
Experienced and compared the differences between government and
independent schools
Experienced and contributed to a strong sense of community, especially
through pastoral programs

Jun 2015
5 days

Student Teacher
Olinda Primary School, Olinda
Assisted the teacher in teaching Years 2-5 Mathematics, Literacy and
Science
Highlights:
Developed an appreciation for appropriate pedagogical techniques for the
primary setting

Apr - May 2015

5 days

Student Teacher
Northcote High School, Northcote
Observed a variety of classes, particularly Year 7 Science, Year 10
Mathematics and Year 11 Chemistry
Highlights:
Took responsibility for a small group of students as activity group leader
on Year 9 Camp

Professional development
Sep 2016

Unit 3 & 4 Chemistry Workshop

Chemistry Educators Australia

Jul 2016

First Aid Certificate: Level 2

CBD College

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Jul 2016

Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Mental Health First Aid Australia

Apr 2016

Classroom Dynamics
Australian Education Union

Apr 2016

Teaching Students with a Mild Intellectual Disability

Embrace Education

Mar 2016

Ten Effective Strategies for Working with the ASD Student

NESTS Education

Mar 2016

Behaviour Management Skills

Australian Education Union

Sep 2015

Using Google Drive in the Classroom

Beaconhills College

Relevant Educational Experiences

Mar 2016 - Current Volunteer Homework Club Tutor
Embrace Education
Travel to schools and tutor disadvantaged high school students
individually or in small groups in science or mathematics
Aug 2015 - Current Learning Experiences Volunteer
Healesville Sanctuary
Assist staff to run education programs including class excursions, Keeper
for a Day and Vet for a Day holiday programs
Highlights:
Coordinated an activity at 2015 International Student Science Fair

Skills Summary
Digital Technology Skills
Proficient in Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets and Microsoft Office
equivalents, Compass, web apps (Padlet, Kahoot etc)
Implemented in virtual classes at John Monash Science School
Problem Solving Skills
Effective research and problem-solving through observation, literature
review, collaboration and implementation
Research into impact of transitions at John Monash Science School
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to form friendly rapport with students, collaborate with staff for
planning and team-teaching and maintain positive relationships
Effective communication with students, staff and parents shown on
multiple teaching placements
Planning and Organisational Skills

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Highly organised with strong ability to create and deliver effective units
and learning sequences
Proactive behaviour management with firm but fair approach, especially
at Westall Secondary College

Other Employment Experience

Apr - May 2016

Test Marker
Reframing Mathematical Futures II Project
Collaborated with research group to assess mathematics papers in the
topics of algebra, geometry and statistics against rubrics

Nov 2014 - Current Sales Assistant

Narre Warren North Newsagency and Post Office
Provided friendly customer service, sales and stocktake
Highlights:
Annual distribution of stationery orders to local school students

Professional Affiliations
Jul 2015 - Current
Jul 2015 - Current
May 2015 - Current
Apr 2015 - Current

Early Careers Chemistry Network

Independent Education Union
Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria
Australian Education Union

Leadership Positions
Mar 2015 - Current SSCC Representative
Master of Teaching Practice, RMIT University
Represent the issues of the student body to program staff
Highlights:
Negotiated for extra placement block for the students
May 2014 May 2015 Crew Leader
Emerald Rover Scouts
Manage the functions of the Rover crew and represent externally
Highlights:
Managed three rover crews to provide security at annual Gilweroo activity
camp of over 1000 Scouts by communicating with leaders, parents and
Scouts

Interests
Scouting, camping & bushwalking, reading science fiction and fantasy novels,
yoga & mindfulness

Referees
Available upon request

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