Education

·        BA (H2A Hons) in Ancient Greek and Latin languages, Minors in English Literature and Philosophy, University of Melbourne

·        Graduate Diploma of Education in Languages and English, University of Melbourne (This is a teaching qualification that allows me to teach in Primary and Secondary schools)

·        Cert IV Workplace Assessment & Training, MWT (This is a training qualification)

·        Bachelor of Laws, Victoria University (currently studying part-time)

·        Graduate Diploma of Information Studies, RMIT University

·        Bachelor of Letters, Universities of Melbourne & Tasmania - (Hons) in English Literature and Philosophy (only 2 years of degree completed because of interstate work commitments)

Current Legal Employment in Australia

·        Copyright Officer, Victoria University (.6 position 2007 ongoing)

◦         this is an administrative Law position involving giving verbal an written legal advice and teaching lecturers and students in Copyright law.

·        Governance and Policy Officer, Box Hill Institute of TAFE (.4 position, 2009 ongoing).  Box Hill Institute is a tertiary education institution with many overseas partnerships (including China)

◦         this is an administrative Law position involving FOI, Privacy, Copyright, Intellectual Property (including trade marks), and Contract Law.  I also teach the teaching staff in Copyright and Privacy law.

                   Management and Facilitation

·        College Facilitator (& teacher of English and Languages) Sophia Mundi Steiner School, Melbourne, 2001-2002 – Steiner Schools run without headmasters and I was chosen by the teachers to represent them in this position to ensure the smooth running of the school.  As part of this role, I chaired and ran the agenda for the College of Teachers and School Executive meetings, was the contact person for the school, and was at times the Dispute Resolution person (for disputes between staff, parents and students).

·        Administration Manager, Camcare, Melbourne, 1994 – 1999.  As part of this role I administered and marketed a variety of programs, managing staff and volunteers.

·        Copyright Officer, Victoria University,  In this role, I project managed Copyright surveys throughout the University for external auditors by liaising with many administrative staff.

                   Teaching  and Training Employment

·        Teaching University lecturers and students in Copyright law, Victoria University, 2007 ongoing

·        Teaching University students and adults Latin language, Monash University, Melbourne; Latin and Ancient Greek languages, Council of Adult Education, Melbourne; and Computer skills, Victoria University,  2005 – 2006

·        Training in Businesses: Business Writing skills, Business skills and Computer skills for Netcorptraining and CLB, 2003 – 2004.  I also developed training material.

·        Teaching school children aged 6-18: English, History and Languages (& College Facilitator) Sophia Mundi Steiner School, Melbourne, 2001-2002

·        Teaching school children aged 12-16 Languages at Xavier College School (Kostka and Burke Hall), 2000

·        Teaching school children aged 12-16  English and Science at Adass Israel School, 1985 – 1986