TARA MCDOUGALL

PHILO SO PHY

1/392 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Vic 3125 m: +61 413 779 573 skype: mcdougall.tara e: mcdougall.tara@gmail.com I believe that education needs to be meaningful and relevant to students. I believe in providing an engaging and flexible classroom where students interests, learning styles and personalities are always considered. I place high importance on creating a safe and supportive learning environment where all students are nurtured and respected. I believe student wellbeing to be a holistic and vitally important aspect of teaching regardless of domain. As a teacher I am a lifelong learner who is always growing, reflecting and seeking to better myself, and my profession. English Music (General) Literature Music Performance Psychology Music (Choral) Science (General) Instrumental Voice

SUBJECT AREAS

EXPERIENCE

Kingswood College 2012 - Current Classroom Teacher and Choral Director English Teacher Music Teacher Wellbeing Mentor Instrumental Voice Director of College Choral Program Vocal Director of College Productions Kingswood College 2009 - 2011 Instrumental Music Voice Director of Senior Vocal Ensembles Vocal Coach of College Productions 2009 and 2011

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with Distinction 2008-2011 Deakin University Melbourne, Australia Including 90 days Practicum Experience Bachelor of Arts (Literary Studies) 2008-2011 Deakin University Melbourne, Australia Major Literary Studies Sub Major Psychology Advanced Diploma of Music Performance (Contemporary Voice) 2006-2007 Box Hill Institute of TAFE

EDUCATION

Melbourne, Australia

SKILLS

commitment to blended learning curriculum design and documentation history of coordinating excellent teamwork skills excellent time management and organisation proven ability to build rapport with staff, students and parents proven ability to integrate technology to benefit teaching practice high levels of computer literacy high levels of communication skills both written and verbal familiarity with a working school environment ability to include cross disciplinary studies in teaching much to offer extra-curricular programs

CERTIFICATES AND MEMBERSHIPS

VIT Registration

Level 2 First Aid First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

REFEREES

Elisabeth Lenders

Principal Kingswood College +61 3 9896 1706 elisabeth.lenders@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au Liam King Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching Kingswood College +61 3 9896 1720 liam.king@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au Greta Caruso Judith Taylor Head of English Head of Performing Arts Kingswood College iPad Implementation Coordinator Kingswood College +61 401 356 590 +61 3 9896 1803 +61 413 388 786 caruso.g@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au +61 3 9896 1791 taylor.j@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au