Work Experience

2021- Present

Art + Design Teacher

Year 9, 10 Dean

Paraparaumu College, Paraparaumu, Kapiti

Co-ed year 9-13 Art + Design Teacher

2000 - 2020

HOD - Art and Design Department

St Patrick’s College, Heretaunga, Wellington

Year 9 - 13 Design / Photography / Art

Played a key role in the Art + Design Team, building an innovative, collaborative and future-focused Department

Developed and lead self-directed, personalised learning

Established and sustain a flexible and open plan learning environment

Built creative web and social media platforms, developing global networks and innovative opportunities

Led students towards innovative ideas, encouraging design-thinking and future-focused solutions

Co-ordinated, collaborated and showcased with local business and past students in workshops, events and Project Based Learning

Established Impact Inquiry programmes and Agile learning approaches in a Multi-age learning environment

1999-2000

Design Lecturer

WINTEC, Hamilton

• Developed and Lectured in Design programmes for Tertiary level students

1996 -1999

Relief Teacher / Part time

Secondary Schools in Christchurch

1996

Freelance Designer

Screen International, London, UK

Worked with a Team on Design briefs under tight deadlines

​

1992-1995

 Art + Design Teacher

Fraser High School, Hamilton​

Co-ed Year 9-13 Art + Design Teaching