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WORK EXPERIENCE
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2000 - Ongoing
Casual Academic
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University of Newcastle
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Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Teaching single subject (Fine Art) and double subject (Fine Art and Art Education) undergraduate students
- Research into philosophical, historical, perceptual and neurophysiological aspects of the visual art experience
- PhD dissertation - Finding Labyrinths in the Maze: An Examination of Some Aspects of Consciousness, Cognition, Perception, and Interpretation Towards A Personal Approach To A Hermeneutics Of Visual Art
- International Postgraduate Scholarship (IPRS) 2000 - 2003
- University of Newcastle Research Scholarship (UNRS) 2000 - 2003
- Three solo exhibitions including PhD exhibition
- Participation in group exhibitions including two at the Kankaku Museum, Japan
- Teaching English Language Intensive Courses to Overseas Students (ELICOS)
- Giving academic advice and support to university students from all disciplines/levels
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July 2005 - December 2005
Interim Head of Visual Arts Department
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Central Coast Grammar School
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Erina, Central Coast, NSW, Australia
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- Administration of Visual Arts Department (Painting and Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Digital and Darkroom Photography, Video)
- Liaison with Executive Staff (Headmaster, Deputy Head Teachers, Senior, Middle, and Junior School Coordinators etc.)
- Teaching Year 12 Examination classes (HSC and IB)
- Assisting Year 12 HSC Examination candidates to obtain excellent examination results - Of 13 students, five awarded Band 6 (90% and over); 4 awarded Band 5 (80% and over); 4 awarded Band 4 (70% and over)
- Four HSC students selected for preliminary level of ArtExpress; one student selected for Touring exhibition
- Teaching Years 7 to 10 NSW Board of Studies curriculum
- Stock ordering and management
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June 1994 - May 2000
Assistant Professor
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National Institute of Education/Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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- Teaching Diploma, BA, BA(Honours), and postgraduate students History and Theory of Art, Studio Practice (Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Darkroom and Digital Photography, and Installation), Principles and Practice of Art Education
- Thesis Supervision Masters and BA (Honours) students
- Coordinator Further Professional Development in 1995-2000
Education (FPDE) NIE
Liaison with Ministry of Education
Organiser/lecturer - Recent Developments in Art Education, Theory and Practice for Further Professional Development in Education, (New Deputy Heads of Secondary Schools and Heads of Design Technology/Art Departments)
- Coordinator INSeT NIE 1995-2000
Liaison with Ministry of Education (MoE) - organization of In-service courses for art teachers
- Coordinator Free Electives 1994-1995
Art Division NIE, Organization of Art Classes for NIE/NTU students from other disciplines
- Stock Purchase & Control Officer 1994-2000
- Annual general and special stock purchase & administration; purchase of photographic and darkroom equipment
Committee Work
- NIE SoA representative 1999-2000
Restructuring of Primary School Art Syllabus,
Singapore Ministry of Education
- NIE SoA representative 1997-1998
Restructuring of Secondary Lower School Art Syllabus,
Singapore Ministry of Education
- Co-organizer ArtsFest Art Exhibition 1995-2000
- Committee Member NTU/NIE - University of Leicester 1995-1997
Collaborative Research Projects, Classroom Organization and Teaching styles, Implementing Curriculum Change
- NIE Arts representative 1996
NTU 21 Planning Group on Teaching and Education
- Fundraiser, Coordinator and Chair 1995-1996
Art Division Exhibition and Symposia,
'Artists in Education/Education in Art'
Singapore Art Museum
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January 1987 - May 1994
Art Elective Program Coordinator
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Ministry of Education, Republic of Singapore
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Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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- General administration - Curriculum planning, Examination entry organisation; Stock purchase & control; intra- and inter-AEP centre workshop organization; Liaison with MOE
- Art Teacher, Years 7-10, Art Elective Program (AEP)
- Art Teacher, Years 7-10. General Art Program (GAP)
- Photography Teacher, Years 7-10, AEP and GAP
- Extracurricular activities: rugby (RU) facilitator; photography club
- International Field Trip Leader: Thailand, Japan, USA
- School Event Photography Team Leader
- Visuals Editor, School Magazine
- Solo exhibition: British Council, Singapore
- Group exhibitions: Artists Village; Shell Discovery Arts; Singapore Teachers Art Exhibition; Singapore Museum Centenary Art Exhibition
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June 1971 - December 1986
Head of Visual Art Department, Deputy Head of Visual Art Department, Visual Art Teacher
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Inner London Education Authority
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London, UK
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- Head of Department 1982- 1986
Homerton House School, London, Hackney E8
- General Administration - Curriculum planning and co-ordination
- Head of Art Department 1973-1982
Brooke House School, Hackney, London E5
- Film Studies, Years 10-12
- Curriculum planning and co-ordination; General Administration; Departmental discipline; Examination entries; Stock Purchase & Control; inter-departmental field-trip planning and co-ordination
- Deputy Head of Art Department 1973
Brooke House School
- Examination Entries;Stock Purchase & Control
- Art Teacher (.8) 1971-1973
Collingwood School for Girls, Peckham, London SE22
- Film Studies teacher, Year 12
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