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Paul Anthony McEwan

High School Teacher
Sydney

Summary

Dedicated and experienced educator with expertise in teaching, leadership, and management within an educational setting. Committed to developing the curriculum and utilizing a diverse skill set to make a positive impact in educational institutions. Proven track record of achievement in professional learning and development, extracurricular activities, curriculum, and pedagogy. Known for excellent work ethic, conscientiousness, diligence, and collegiality, bringing reliability and strong organizational skills to every task. Passionate about serving the academic and pastoral needs of a wide range of students. Excels in delivering high-quality curriculum and lessons, employing a reflective and flexible approach to classroom management and student discipline. Exceptional rapport-building abilities with students, management, staff, parents, members of the local community, and stakeholders.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Teacher of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Business Management

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
08.2018 - Current
  • Pre I.B., IB1, I.B.2, supervisor of Extended Essay and C.A.S., marker of internal assessments

Teacher of Economics and Business Studies

Confucius International School
10.2016 - 03.2018
  • Company Overview: co – educational independent non – government school, a private boarding school established in 2009
  • Website: http://cisqd.com
  • Teacher of Cambridge International Examination A level Economics (A2)
  • Teacher of Cambridge International AS level Business Studies (L6)
  • Teacher of IGCSE International level Economics (G1/G2)
  • Achievements:
  • 95 % of my A level (A2) Economics class gained public examination scores of A/B/C grade (incremental improvement beyond 2016)
  • A Level Economics 2016 /17: 100 % entry to university in U.K
  • (including one A2 student in 2017 now studying economics at Cambridge University, U.K
  • And The United States of America)
  • 85 % of my IGCSE level (G2) Economics class achieved public examination grades of A
  • A or B (incremental improvement beyond 2016)
  • Mentoring beginning teachers (group and individually) in relation to role (eg contributing readings regarding educational philosophy, classroom management, teaching resources, assessment, differentiation, enrichment, engagement)
  • Regularly assisting Head of Department in leading as well as contributing towards dialogue and initiatives in Business Education faculty meetings
  • Organising team building initiatives and esteem / affirmation activities at B.E
  • Department meetings
  • Acting as an agent of change within faculty on a daily basis
  • Leading of and contributing towards school’s successful hosting of ASDAN Business Simulation Competition, November 2016 and 2017
  • Role in acting as organiser of staff presentations at whole school assembly announcing B.E
  • Department e.g.initiatives like Economics/Accounting month)
  • Personal online completion of A2 A Level Economics professional development update qualification, June 2017
  • Organising subject related field studies (AS Business: Haier Corporation, June 2017)
  • Planning and organisation of upcoming UNSW Australian Economics and Business Studies Competition for our B.E
  • Students in April 2018
  • Co – educational independent non – government school, a private boarding school established in 2009
  • Website: http://cisqd.com

Administrative Supervisor/ Teacher of Economics

Abu Dhabi International Private School
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: co-educational independent non-government school, a private school established in 1992
  • Website: http://www.aisuae.com
  • Administrative Supervisor (Examinations Inspector/ Supervision)
  • Teacher of Grade 11 Economics (USA Advanced Placement Curriculum)
  • Teacher of Year 10 IGCSE Economics (UK curriculum)
  • Co-educational independent non-government school, a private school established in 1992
  • Website: http://www.aisuae.com

Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

The McDonald College
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • Company Overview: Years 7-12 co - educational independent non - government high school, a leading Australian performing arts college (specialist tuition in acting, ballet, music, dance etc) with students of mixed academic ability
  • Website: http://www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au
  • Teacher of Stage 6 HSC (Year 11 and 12 Business Studies)
  • Teacher of Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10 Commerce and Geography)
  • Teacher of Stage 4 (Year 7 Mathematics and History)
  • Years 7-12 co - educational independent non - government high school, a leading Australian performing arts college (specialist tuition in acting, ballet, music, dance etc) with students of mixed academic ability
  • Website: http://www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au

Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Malek Fahd Islamic School
01.2014 - 04.2014
  • Company Overview: Years 7 - 12 co - educational, gender specific non - government Islamic college, Australia’s largest Islamic college with students of mixed ability in which English is a second language
  • Website: http://www.mfis.nsw.edu.au/
  • Teacher of Stage 6 HSC (Year 11 Business Studies)
  • Teacher of Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10 Commerce and Geography)
  • Teacher of Stage 4 (Year 7 Geography)
  • Years 7 - 12 co - educational, gender specific non - government Islamic college, Australia’s largest Islamic college with students of mixed ability in which English is a second language
  • Website: http://www.mfis.nsw.edu.au/

Curriculum and Examination Coordinator; Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Holmes Secondary College
10.2011 - 12.2013
  • Company Overview: Years 11- 12 co – educational independent international high school, specialist overseas college with students who possess a wide range of English language ability (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Indian, Pakistan)
  • Website: http://www.holmes.edu.au/secondary
  • Curriculum and Examinations Coordinator
  • Teacher of Stage 6 HSC (Year 11 and 12)
  • Business Studies
  • Legal Studies
  • Community and Family Studies
  • Teacher of Year 11 and 12 VCAL Literacy (Victorian Certificate of Advanced Learning), module by module TESOL course
  • Years 11- 12 co – educational independent international high school, specialist overseas college with students who possess a wide range of English language ability (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Indian, Pakistan)
  • Website: http://www.holmes.edu.au/secondary

Pastoral Care Coordinator; Year Coordinator; Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Pal College: Sydney School of Mathematics and Science
01.2008 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: Years 7 -12 co - educational independent non - government high school with students that are academically driven, English as a second language, partly international overseas students
  • Website: http://www.pal.nsw.edu.au
  • Pastoral Care Coordinator
  • Year 12 Coordinator
  • Teacher of Stage 6 HSC (Year 11 and 12) Business Studies, Economics and Legal Studies
  • Teacher of Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10) Commerce and Geography
  • Years 7 -12 co - educational independent non - government high school with students that are academically driven, English as a second language, partly international overseas students
  • Website: http://www.pal.nsw.edu.au

Assistant Administration Coordinator; Year Coordinator; Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE) and Religious Education

Mercy Catholic College Chatswood
01.2000 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: Years 7-12 Catholic systemic non - government girls comprehensive high school with students of mixed ability
  • Website: http://www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au
  • Assistant Administration Coordinator
  • Years 10 and 12 Coordinator
  • Teacher of Stage 6 HSC (Year 11 and 12) Business Studies and Studies of Religion
  • Teacher of Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10) Commerce and Religious Education
  • Teacher of Stage 4 (Year 7 and 8) Religious Education
  • Years 7-12 Catholic systemic non - government girls comprehensive high school with students of mixed ability
  • Website: http://www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au

Careers Coordinator; Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Holy Cross College Ryde
01.1988 - 01.1999
  • Company Overview: Years 7 -12 Catholic systemic non - government boys comprehensive high school with students of mixed ability
  • Website: http://www.holycrosscollegeryde.edu.au
  • Careers Coordinator
  • Teacher of Stage 6 HSC (Year 11 and 12) Business Studies, Economics and General Studies
  • Teacher of Stage 6 HSC (Year 11 and 12) Other Endorsed Study (OES) Driver Education, Life Skills, Career Education
  • Teacher of Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10) Commerce
  • Years 7 -12 Catholic systemic non - government boys comprehensive high school with students of mixed ability
  • Website: http://www.holycrosscollegeryde.edu.au

Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Normanhurst Boys High School
01.1986 - 01.1987
  • Company Overview: Years 7 – 12 government comprehensive boys high school with students of very high academic ability
  • Website: http://www.normanhurb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
  • Teacher of Stage 6 HSC (Year 11 and 12) Business Management
  • Teacher of Stage 4 and 5 (years 7-10) Commerce and Geography
  • Years 7 – 12 government comprehensive boys high school with students of very high academic ability
  • Website: http://www.normanhurb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Mount Saint Benedict High School Pennant Hills
01.1985 - 01.1986
  • Company Overview: Years 7 -12 independent non - government comprehensive Catholic girls high school with students of mixed ability, including those in which English is a second language
  • Website: http://www.msben.nsw.edu.au
  • Teacher of Stage 6 HSC ( Year 11 and 12) General Studies
  • Teacher of Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10) Commerce
  • Teacher of Stage 4 (Year 8) English (ESL)
  • Teacher of Stage 4 (Year 7 and 8) Religious Education
  • Years 7 -12 independent non - government comprehensive Catholic girls high school with students of mixed ability, including those in which English is a second language
  • Website: http://www.msben.nsw.edu.au

Education

Master of Education - Management and Human Resource Development

The University of Sydney
01.2001 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Economics - Economics, Industrial Relations, Government, The Australian Economy, Late Modern History

The University of Sydney
01.1981 - 01.1983

Graduate Diploma in Education - undefined

The University of Sydney

History II - Australian, British Economic History

The University of Sydney

Certificate in Religious Education – Accreditation - undefined

Catholic Education Office

Certificate I, II and III - Japanese Language and Culture

Sydney Institute of Technology
01.1996 - 01.1999

Certificate I, II and III - Japanese Language and Culture

Sydney Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Management and co-ordination
  • Public speaking
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum design and development
  • Educational leadership
  • Student development and support
  • Coordination of the delivery of both HSC and VCAL courses

Student engagement

Classroom instruction

Curriculum implementation

Group instruction

Motivating students

Classroom management

Lesson planning

FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]

Learning strategies

Positive role model and mentor

Student-centered learning

Student assessment

Student evaluations

Testing and grading

Innovative lesson planning

Learning assessments

Subject matter expertise

Alternative learning methods

Student needs assessment

Project-based learning

Cooperative learning experience

Collaborative learning

Student rapport

Cultural sensitivity

Group and individual instruction

Learning style assessment

Literacy development

Instructional methods

Inquiry-based learning

Differentiated instruction

Personal Qualities

  • Dedication and proven record of achievement in various roles and professional learning and development
  • Excellent work ethic, conscientious, diligent and collegial
  • Reliability, highly organised
  • Dedicated to serving the academic and pastoral needs of a wide range of students
  • Excellent standard of curriculum and lesson delivery
  • Sound, reflective and flexible approach to classroom management and student discipline
  • Excellent rapport with students, management, staff, parents, members of local community and other stakeholders

Watching sporting events, attending concerts

I casually follow the English Premier League as a Liverpool FC supporter and the NRL as a St George Illawarra limited season pass member. When in Australia, I attempt to attend various genre of music concerts.

Timeline

Teacher of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Business Management

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
08.2018 - Current

Teacher of Economics and Business Studies

Confucius International School
10.2016 - 03.2018

Administrative Supervisor/ Teacher of Economics

Abu Dhabi International Private School
02.2016 - 06.2016

Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

The McDonald College
07.2014 - 12.2014

Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Malek Fahd Islamic School
01.2014 - 04.2014

Curriculum and Examination Coordinator; Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Holmes Secondary College
10.2011 - 12.2013

Pastoral Care Coordinator; Year Coordinator; Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Pal College: Sydney School of Mathematics and Science
01.2008 - 09.2011

Master of Education - Management and Human Resource Development

The University of Sydney
01.2001 - 01.2005

Assistant Administration Coordinator; Year Coordinator; Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE) and Religious Education

Mercy Catholic College Chatswood
01.2000 - 01.2007

Certificate I, II and III - Japanese Language and Culture

Sydney Institute of Technology
01.1996 - 01.1999

Careers Coordinator; Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Holy Cross College Ryde
01.1988 - 01.1999

Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Normanhurst Boys High School
01.1986 - 01.1987

Teacher of Human Society in its Environment (HSIE)

Mount Saint Benedict High School Pennant Hills
01.1985 - 01.1986

Bachelor of Economics - Economics, Industrial Relations, Government, The Australian Economy, Late Modern History

The University of Sydney
01.1981 - 01.1983

Graduate Diploma in Education - undefined

The University of Sydney

History II - Australian, British Economic History

The University of Sydney

Certificate in Religious Education – Accreditation - undefined

Catholic Education Office

Certificate I, II and III - Japanese Language and Culture

Sydney Institute of Technology
Paul Anthony McEwanHigh School Teacher