Curriculum Vitae Julia Cirillo

Contact phone number: 0413 080 385Contact email 1: julia.vanderoord@gmail.comContact email 2: JuliaCirillo@mcmc.org.auVIT registration No. 386184. Category: Provisional

Career Summary: Extensive experience in the Education for Sustainability (EfS) field, including developing, delivering and evaluating programs to engage and assess student’s learning. Proven ability to facilitate student’s pedagogical needs. Background in managing budgets, managing and applying for grants, supervision of small teams and coordinating volunteer, community and school programs in various roles and formats.Main areas of interest: Assessment Professional Learning Teams, student welfare & well being, EfS, health and physical activity, career support, STEM program, Indigenous culture and perspectives.

EducationTertiary 2014 Master of Teaching

The University of MelbourneResearch thesis in partnership with the Assessment Research

Centre

2013 Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)The University of MelbourneLearning Areas: Biology & Geography. H1 average.Completed Internship in Thailand – International Baccalaureate and Sustainability in Education

2010 Certificate III in Applied Language - SpanishCentre for Adult Education

2004 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT)

2002 Bachelor App. Science. Parks, Recreation & Heritage Charles Sturt University

1994 Assoc. Dip. Applied Science, Natural Resource Management

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT)

Secondary: 1992 VCE Completion, Warrandyte High School

Subjects: English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Physical Education.

Teaching Placements:

July-September Reservoir High School2013 Mentor: Mr. Tony Marcus

Subjects taught: Year 8 & 9 Science, Year 9 Advance

Assisted with: the school production, parent teacher interviews, subject curriculum and staff meetings. Participated in: Year 11 Chemistry, Year 10 careers and Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh field trips

March-May Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School (Senior School)2013 Mentors: Mrs. Lynne Griffiths, Mr. Andre Chadzynski

Subjects taught: Year 7 & 8 Geography

Assisted with: NAPLAN supervision, school production, cross country, parent teacher interviews, school sports day. Participated & taught: Year 7 & 8 Geography field-work excursions

Professional Memberships and Skills:

Pre service Teacher Memberships, Extra Curricular and relevant training:GTAV (Geography Teachers Association of Victoria) membershipJudge 2013 Science Talent Search (operated by STAV)Interviewer for the RIJI (Real Industry Job Interview) program, key component of the Jobs for Youth campaign, Years 9-11 VCAL (2014-2016)Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (2016, 2013 & 2009)

Skills and QualificationsGrant research and applications proficiency (Grants Officer at Darebin Council 2014-2017)VAEE (Victorian Association for Environmental Education) ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic Facilitation accredited course (2011).St John Ambulance of Victoria Provide First Aid (Level 3) updated 11/08/2016First Aid Officer at Banyule City Council (2008-2012)Negotiation & Crisis Intervention course (recognised within the AQF)OH&S White Card Holder. No. 703166Heavy vehicle light rigid driver’s license (22 seater bus competent)Speak Spanish and Italian to intermediate level

Relevant Teaching Experience in Previous Employment:

March 2015 Merri Creek Management Committee: Catchment and Waterwatch Current Environmental Education Coordinationator

Coordinated and delivered: environmental education programs, including planning, evaluation and reporting, co-organised and delivered science for young women conference & red gum conference for upper primary; writing grant applications.

March 2013 The Connies: Environmental Education at FestivalsCurrent Engaged and educated: children and families in local

biodiversity and environmental issues roaming at festivals and community events.

June 2005- Waterwatch Coordinator, North East Melbourne February 2013 Banyule City Council

Healthy Waterways Waterwatch Melbourne Program

Designed and facilitated: Waterwatch volunteer training and school s sessions in water testing, water bug discovery and other tailored programs to over 50 schools annually. Provided support to teachers: Professional Development sessions, tailoring education sessions to curriculum learning outcomes and provisionCoordinated adult volunteer & schools program Administered: OH&S auditing and training, record keeping, maintenance of the Waterwatch database, overseeing data Communicated: program via publication of annual Waterwatch reports, monthly and quarterly e-newsletters.

1995-2003 Teacher, Facilitation Officer & Technical OfficerNorthern Melbourne Institute of TAFEDiploma in Applied Science, Conservation & Land

Management

Taught and assessed: Cultural Resource Management and Ecological Systems modules as part of the Diploma in Conservation and Land Management.Facilitated: Forest Ecology programs for the schools program at the Toolangi Discovery Centre

Prepared: practical classes for the Diploma in Conservation and Land Management including Chemistry, Soil Science, Flora and Fauna Identification, Biology and Ecology subjects. Supported teaching staff by maintaining OH&S regulations for safety in laboratories, co-organising field trips and camps, providing technical support and facilitation in subjects including freshwater analysis, plant identification, forest ecology, and first aid.

Hobbies:Fundraiser for Movember, Breast Cancer groups, Dry July, Epworth and Royal Melbourne HospitalRunning, yoga, regular gym attendee, bush walking and travellingVolunteer regularly for a number of conservation groups and local community garden

Referees:Provided on request