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Sarah Wilsdon
0448 421 780 [email protected] 64 Nicholson Street
South Yarra VIC 3141
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PERSONAL PROFILE
With a decade’s experience in the Education sector, I have developed my professional practice across creating
and delivering programs to EAL students from Prep through to VCE level. In my role as EAL Specialist Teacher
at Collingwood College, I designed and implemented programs to primary aged students to develop their
understanding of the English Language through meaningful play and role-play activities. Here, I also provided
initiated new programs for Year 7-11 students with a view to enhance academic English writing and speech
ablil ities, as well as improve reading skills.
Most recently my work has seen me apply my pedagogical epertise in both EAL and mainstream English
classes, but I also run a variety of extra-curricular clubs. I am dedicated to regularly updating my practice with
emerging pedagogy and technology to ensure meaningful learning eperiences for students, and base my
lesson planning on evidence-based practice.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Teaching English as an Additional Language and English
Lesson Planning | Assessment | Needs Analysis
Reading Recovery | Humanities Support
Classroom Management | Student Management
WORK HISTORY
EAL, English and Humanities Teacher, 2016 - present
Teacher Librarian, 2015
Ivanhoe Grammar School
ACHIEVEMENTS
Led Technology Club, including engaging students and teachers to participate
Managed Year 10 Debating Team
Provided assistance to students searching for resources, as Humanities Support Teacher
Oversaw administrative and functional role of Teacher Librarian
Provided pastoral care to students, ensuring wellbeing in the classroom and school yard
Volunteered providing assistance to Drama and Music faculties for school musical
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching to curriculum standards, for classes such as:
English as an Additional Language (EAL), Year 10 – VCE
English, Year 7
Sarah Wilsdon
0448 421 780 [email protected] 64 Nicholson Street
South Yarra VIC 3141
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Liaising with staff and students, to:
Adhere to curriculum requirements
Meet individual needs of students
Providing guidance to Library Leaders
Assisting staff and students to engage effectively with Makerspace, to encourage:
Creative design of 3D technologies
Technological experimentation
EAL Specialist Teacher, Reading Specialist Teacher, Primary Teacher
Collingwood College
2009-2014
ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed and delivered Immersion English classes to primary school aged students, through:
Meaningful role-play
Learning through play
Initiated new systems and projects to enhance student learning
Directed contemporary adaptation of Alice In Wonderland for school play
Appointed First Aid Officer as a POR, 2014
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching English and Humanities to Year 7-11 EAL students
Teaching students in Years 4-6, and supporting Prep to Year 6 students in reading program
Teaching Acting classes in support of school play
Implementing customised programs to each year level
Adhering to curriculum, ensuring academic outcome requirements were met by students
Encouraging students to provide verbal opinions in class discussions
Supporting students to deliver oral presentations and speeches
Holding reading corrective classes, for:
Primary aged students
Year 7-9 EAL students
EAL for Academic Purposes Teacher
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
2009-2009
ACHIEVEMENTS
Created and implemented Transition Programs for first year students an new arrivals
Analysed and adapted curriculum and criterion to best suit students abilities and requirements
Sarah Wilsdon
0448 421 780 [email protected] 64 Nicholson Street
South Yarra VIC 3141
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching English for academic purposes to EAL students
Monitoring student progress
Assessing projects and assignments
Ensuring student wellbeing
English Language Teacher
Victoria University, VU College, English Language Institute
Cambridge International College
Taylor’s College
2007-2010
RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning lessons / programs for & teaching ELICOS to adult learners, including:
Beginners and Upper Intermediate
Business English
Computer Technology
Developing orientation programs and excursions
PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY
English Assistant
Academie de Versailles, Elancourt, Paris
2006-2006
Personal Assistant
British Medical Association, London
2005-2006
Insurance Officer
Local Council of Islington, London
2005-2006
Sarah Wilsdon
0448 421 780 [email protected] 64 Nicholson Street
South Yarra VIC 3141
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PRIVATE PRACTICE
Business Director, Owner
Fun English Tutors
2009-2010
ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed business delivering English tuition
Conducted Needs Analysis for students to define English proficiency
Liaised with potential clients
Designed and created marketing material for business
Managed finances and administration for business
Director
Take Me There
2009-2010
ACHIEVEMENTS
Oversaw current fi lm and multimedia projects based in Melbourne
EDUCATION
Post-graduate Certificate, Recruitment & Business Development
MWT Melbourne
2013
Master of Teaching (Primary)
The University of Melbourne
2009
Post-graduate Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Latrobe University
2007
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Politics, International Studies & French, including History
The University of Melbourne
2005
Sarah Wilsdon
0448 421 780 [email protected] 64 Nicholson Street
South Yarra VIC 3141
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP MENT
Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment Course
Introduction to Television Presentation
The Actor, 2011
CPR and Anaphylaxis Training
Intensive French Language & Civil ization Course
Microsoft Office Suite
First Aid
REFERENCES
Available on request.
