Hannah Cole

www.hannahlouisecole.weebly.com
163 Ahern Road, Pakenham VIC 3810
0400 522 005
hannahcole86@gmail.com

10-day walking expedition on the Larapinta Trail, Central Australia

Educational
Philosophy

I think the goal of education is communal empowerment. Communal empowerment

aligns with the notion of praxis; an idea contributed to by philosophers such as Plato,
Aristotle, Heidegger and Freire, among others. Empowerment involves an individual
being nurtured and enabled to develop their own agencyso that they can be and do
what they desire. It serves to equip individuals to be able to practically apply their
knowledge or ideas. Communal empowerment therefore is the ripple effect that is
produced in a local community when an individual student has been empowered
through intentional teachingto develop in the following five key areas:
1. INTEGRATED KNOWLEDGE this is fostered through deeper, integrated
understandings of the world & humanity.
2. STRONGER THINKING PROCESSES these are fostered through the
development of critical and creative thinking.
3. SKILFUL USE OF EXPERIENCES this is fostered through reflection on and
eventually in experience.
4. A CLARIFIED ETHICAL FRAMEWORK this is fostered through transparent
and empathetic dialogue about different values, beliefs & ethical frameworks.
5. POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS & RELATIONAL SKILLS these are fostered
through modelled and supported relationships.
As a teacher I will work to do whatever I can to support the gradual empowerment of
my students particularly in these five key areas. For further information on this please
visit my website (http://hannahlouisecole.weebly.com/philosophy.html).

General
Information

SPECIALIST TEACHING AREAS

Outdoor Education
Environmental Education
Biology (and General Science)

VIT REGISTRATION

VIT No. 412419

v MYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY TYPE

Education

ENFJ (Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging)

For further information see: http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personalitytype/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.htm

2012 2015

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Monash University
3.917 GPA (High Distinction average)

2012 2015

Bachelor of Sport & Outdoor Recreation (with Ecology &

Conservation Minor)

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Monash University
3.917 GPA (High Distinction average)

Teaching
Experience

2010 2011

Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation Multiple Activities

(SRO30303)
Kangan Institute

2006

Certificate III in Community Services Work (CHC30802)

Salvation Army Education & Training Services

2004

Year 12 Tasmanian Certificate of Education

St Michaels Collegiate School
92.3 TER; (Tertiary Entrance Rank)

EMPLOYMENT
2016 - now

Antipodeans Abroad Casual Expedition Leader

Duties include: taking a group of Year 10 students to Vietnam for an
educational travel experience which will include three key phases:
the trek, the community project, and general sightseeing. Prior to
the expedition I meet with the students over two weekends to train
and equip them mentally, physically and practically. The students
are in charge of leading the expedition in every sensethe budget,
communication, transport, accommodation, activity selection, food,
etc. In order for them to develop their leadership skills successfully,
I initially support and scaffold their leadership thoroughly, but
throughout the expedition I gradually reduce my involvement.

2016 - now

Scotch College Casual Relief Teacher

Duties include: assisting students learning in various subjects and
types of learning tasks, using various IT resources, taking the class
roll, staff meetings, classroom management, general student
pastoral care, providing students with useful feedback on their
learning, and communication with students, colleagues and parents.

2016 - now

Little Yarra Steiner School Casual Relief Teacher

Duties include: teaching primary & secondary students, assisting
students learning in various subjects and types of learning tasks,
taking the class roll, lesson planning, classroom management,
general student pastoral care, providing students with useful
feedback on their learning, and communication with students,
colleagues and parents.

2016 - now

Melbourne Montessori School Casual Relief Teacher

Duties include: teaching pre-school to secondary age students,
assisting students learning in various subjects and types of learning
tasks, school excursions, using various ICT resources, lesson
planning, taking the class roll, yard duty, staff meetings, classroom
management, general student pastoral care, contributing towards
school open days, assisting students with learning differences,
participation in school activities/assemblies, providing students with
useful learning feedback, communication with students, colleagues
and parents.

2016 - now

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College Casual Relief Teacher

Duties include: assisting students learning in various subjects and
types of learning tasks, using various ICT resources, supervision of
student teachers, Mathematics tutoring, taking the class roll, staff
meetings, lesson planning, classroom management, participation in
whole school activities and assemblies, general student pastoral

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care, yard duty, providing students with useful feedback on their

learning, and communication with students, colleagues and parents.
2016 - now

Belgrave Heights Christian School Casual Relief Teacher

Duties include: taking the class roll, lesson planning, classroom
management, use of various ICT, yard duty, assisting students with
various subjects and types of learning tasks, participation in staff
meetings, participation in whole school activities, general pastoral
care of students, supervision of student teachers, appropriate and
communication with students, colleagues and parents.

2016 - now

Chairo Christian School Casual Relief Teacher

Duties include: taking the class roll, lesson planning, classroom
management, use of various ICT, yard duty, assisting students with
various subjects and types of learning tasks, participation in staff
meetings, participation in whole school activities, general pastoral
care of students, professional development courses, appropriate
and communication with students, colleagues and parents.

2014 - 2015

Monash University Sessional Teaching Associate

Duties included: bus driving, food preparation, general tasks
associated with field trips.

2014 - 2015

ANZUK Education Support

Duties included: general & administrative support for the teacher,
physical & emotional care for students (e.g. toileting, lifting, meals),
communication with students regarding learning tasks, planning and
co-ordination of students routines, dealing with immediate
behavioural issues.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2012 - 2013

Development for Isolated Peoples (Socotra, Yemen)

Duties included: teaching English as another language to three
classes with students aged between 14 and 40 (male and female),
planning work based on the curriculum, co-writing and marking the
final exam, providing students with ongoing feedback, assessing
learning progress, running smaller study workshops, adopting
creative and also culturally responsive pedagogies as much as
possible, communicating with colleagues, students and their
families, attending Arabic classes for my own learning, and visiting
my students families in remote areas.

UNIVERSITY TEACHING PLACEMENTS

2015

The Kings School West Rand (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Duties included: teaching Year 9 & 10 Science (Chemistry), yard
duty, attending staff meetings, attending senior year level
assemblies, assisting with assessment of students work. I used this
placement to focus on differentiating my teaching for students
varying abilities and learning styles.

2015

Matla Combined School (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Duties included: teaching Year 10 Biology, Year 11 Biology, Year 7
English, assisting with Year 9 Physical Education. I used this
placement to focus on implementing culturally responsive
pedagogies for my students.

2015

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College

Duties included: teaching Year 7 Mathematics, Year 7 Science,
Year 8 Geography, Year 10 Science, Year 11 Biology & Year 11

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Outdoor and Environmental Studies (OES), assisting with the

morning briefing for students, yard duty, attending staff meetings,
attending school assembly, assisting with student assessment,
attending professional development workshops, assisting on Year 7
camp, assisting with parent-teacher interviews. I planned and
implemented full units of work in Year 11 Biology and Year 11 OES.
I used this placement to focus on implementing ICT in my lessons
and on effective behavioural management strategies.

Achievements

2014

Fountain Gate Secondary College

Duties included: teaching Year 7 Mathematics and Year 7 Physical
Education, attending staff meetings, attending parent-teacher
interviews, attending year level assembly.

2013

Beaconhills College
Duties included: teaching Year 7 Mathematics and Year 7/8
Science, running the morning homegroup briefing, yard duty,
attending staff meetings, attending school assembly.

2016

Sir John Monash Medal (Monash University)

Awarded for excellent academic record, and significant commitment
to social justice, human rights and environmental sustainability.

2016

Published book author

Cole, H. L. (2016). Biology under South African acacias. In S.
Keast, L. Rutherford, R. Giampaolo, M. Sweerts, & G. Tissera
(Eds.), Learning to teach science 2: Stories of practice by preservice teachers (pp. 80-82). Australia: Invicium Print Management
Services.

2015

Australian Council for Health, Physical Education & Recreation

(ACHPER) Award for Most Outstanding Graduating Student
Nominated by Monash University as the most outstanding
graduating student in the Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation
course.

2015

Deans Award for Academic Excellence (Monash University)

Awarded to the top graduating student of each course (based on
Weighted Average Mark; WAM).

2015

Deans Award for Academic Achievement (Monash University)

Awarded to the top twenty graduating students of each course with
a High Distinction average.

2015

Victoria Teachers Mutual Bank Award (Monash University)

Awarded to the student with the highest academic achievements in
the Education Faculty at Peninsula Campus.

2015

Academic Excellence Scholarship (Monash University)

Anonymously nominated based on academic performance.

2014

Golden Key International Society Member (No. 10058706)

Academic results in the top 15% in the Education Faculty, Monash
University.

2004

The Sunshine Prize (St Michaels Collegiate School)

Voted by staff and students as the happiest student in the class of
2004.

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Skills &
Attributes

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Friendly, enthusiastic, creative, organised, deep thinking, purposeful, resilient, reliable,
fun, keen to learn continually, good with time management, honest, motivated, both
people and task oriented, committed to excellence.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Mentoring/coaching, proficient in public speaking contexts, excellent written and verbal
communication, leadership experience in small to medium-sized teams, capable in
both teamwork and autonomous endeavours, problem solving and improvisation, goal
and strategy setting, general administration, can work with big picture goals and also
finer details.
COMPUTER SKILLS
I am familiar with both Apple and IBM computers, although currently I use Apple
products. I am capable in most computer programs including: Word, Publisher,
PowerPoint, Excel, Email, Skype/Facetime, and most Internet-based platforms/skills.

Licences &
Certificates

Other
Employment
Positions

LICENCE / CERTIFICATE

NUMBER

Victorian Medium Rigid (MR) License

89661747

Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration Number

412419

Driver Accreditation Certificate

DC228837

Whitewater Rescue Technician Certificate (International)

AU 1230-239

Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certificate

NRD14/1303688

Community Surf Life Saving Certificate

2694073-7322-2084408

First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis Certificate

ANA14/1301589

Food Safety Handling & Hygiene Certificate

17476

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Hospitality)

939976

2015 - now

Bindaree Outdoor Education Specialist & Group Leader

Activities: Canoeing, rafting, bushwalking, navigation, mountain
biking, bike touring, team-building initiatives, caving, survival,
initiatives, raft building, environmental education.
Duties include: Group leading on multi-day school camps, meal
preparation, weather-based decision making, equipment cleaning,
maintenance and storage, basic vehicle maintenance, trailer towing
and associated use, numerous activity specific skills, daily group
logistics, pre- and post-activity safety & skills briefings, assistance
with students skill development during the trip.

2015 - now

Auscamp Specialist & Group Leader

Activities: Canoeing, rafting, team-building initiatives, bushwalking,
navigation, mountain biking, raft building, environmental education.
Duties include: Group leading on multi-day school camps, meal
preparation, weather-based decision making, equipment cleaning,
maintenance and storage, basic vehicle maintenance, trailer towing
and associated use, numerous activity specific skills, daily group
logistics, pre- and post-activity safety & skills briefings, assistance
with students skill development during the trip.

2010 - 2013

Kaykaze Adventure Experience Outdoor Guide

Activities: canoeing, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, abseiling,
caving, team-building initiatives, bushwalking.
Duties included: working on day trips & multi-day camps, food

(non-teaching)

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preparation, logistical trip planning, weather-based decision making,

handling client enquiries, cleaning, maintaining and storing
equipment, basic vehicle maintenance, boat trailer towing &
associated use, pre- and post-activity safety & skills briefings,
assistance with clients skill development during the trip.

Other
Volunteer
Work

2010 - 2011

Canoes Plus Retail Sales Assistant

Duties included: client enquiries, providing specialist paddling
knowledge, store layout/arrangement, register/money handling,
shelf stocking, stocktake, boat hire, cleaning of hire gear.

2007 - 2008

The Pentad Group Administration / Reception

Duties included: financial planning administration/reception,
switchboard control, organisation of client meetings, handling client
enquiries, catering, administrational management of a seasonal
investment project, presentations at company meetings.

2014 - now

Mentoring
I currently mentor two young women on a voluntary basis. One is a
Year 11 student who is very interested in health and physical
activity and the other is a graduate Lawyer working for the Victorian
Office of Public Prosecutions. In the past I have mentored another
young woman who works as a Migration Lawyer. We meet monthly
to discuss and set goals in a range of areas including personal
identity, relationships, career development and health. The links
between values, thinking, emotions and behaviour are key to setting
these goals and understanding an individuals strengths and
limitations. All goals are underpinned by realistic, time-bound and
specific strategies. I very much enjoy these mentoring relationships.

(non-teaching)

2008 - 2010

2005 - 2006

Interests,
Hobbies
& Travel

Discipleship Housing Community Recreation Officer

Activities included: Day walks, swimming, fishing, sporting and
various other recreational activities.
Duties included: coordinating day and weekend trips, planning and
organising trips, group facilitation, budgeting, food preparation,
emergency procedure planning, post-trip follow-up tasks.
The Salvation Army Melbourne Order 614 Volunteer Intern
Duties included: coordinating the Youth Outreach team, living in
community with other young adult volunteers, befriending and
providing practical support for homeless and marginalised people at
the drop-in centre, serving meals, making crisis referrals,
emergency relief assessment, computer data system input, event
organisation, seeking financial donorship, modeling for Salvation
Army advertisements.

INTERESTS
I have a range of interests, particularly in: sustainable and self-sufficient living, food
nutrition, local and global poverty, environmental issues, and Middle Eastern religion,
culture and politics.
HOBBIES
My hobbies include: bushwalking, paddling, running, swimming, cycling, guitar, piano,
songwriting, gardening, cooking and reading.
TRAVEL
I am proud to have visited all states and territories in Australia. We live in a diverse and
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wonderful country! Internationally I have travelled to Yemen, Romania, South Africa

and Tonga. Also, in December 2016 I will be taking a group of Year 10 students to
Vietnam for an International educational travel experience.

Languages

Referees

I am semi-fluent in Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and speak limited Arabic and
Japanese.

v PROF. MARY LOU RASMUSSEN

Organisation: Australian National University School of Sociology
Email: marylou.rasmussen@anu.edu.au
Phone: 0400 902 752
v DR. BRIAN WATTCHOW
Organisation: Federation University Senior Lecturer in Outdoor Education
Email: b.wattchow@federation.edu.au
Phone: 0429 421 084 or (03) 5122 6527
v SUZIE BOTROSS
Organisation: Devenir Learning and Development Consultancy Director
Email: info@devenir.com.au
Phone: 0402 141 511
v SALLY MARKHAM
Role: Koo Wee Rup Secondary College Science (HOD) Teacher
Email: markham.sally.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5997 1444

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