STEPHEN CROUCH

6/115 Melbourne Street, Oxley Park NSW 2760 M: 0405 988 313

E: scrouch1@optusnet.com.au LinkedIn Profile: au.linkedin.com/pub/stephen-crouch/19/511/870

Passionate and dedicated graduate school teacher, with 6 years tutoring experience and 9 weeks teaching

experience on a work placement basis. Keen and focused on making a difference in student lives through

providing them with a dynamic, innovative, creative and stimulating learning environment in which they can

develop. Nurturing, empathetic and understanding by nature, with demonstrated ability to encourage students

to explore their abilities and apply the same in order to achieve their educational goals. Friendly and

approachable with a collaborative, forward thinking and flexible approach to teaching and learning.

Experienced in tutoring students from Years 5–11 regarding a number of subjects

Confident in identifying different learning abilities of individual students and adopting teaching methods

that suit different learning styles and requirements (including students with disabilities or special needs)

Focused on creating a motivating and inspirational classroom environment where students want to do their

best, whilst also providing them with a sense of belonging and implementing stimulating learning methods

Impeccable organisation skills accompanied by a comprehensive understanding of developing, planning

and delivering curriculum in accordance with school / industry guidelines

Quick learning ability with demonstrated ability to acquire skills / knowledge within a short time frame

Excellent interpersonal and people skills with proven ability to produce productive relationships with

internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey information

in a clear and precise manner; experienced in delivering training for groups of 15 – 20 people

Passionate about history and trained in teaching (History, Years 7-10, Modern History, Years 11-12, Ancient

History, Years 11-12, Aboriginal Studies, Years 7-12 & Studies in Religion, Years 7-12)

2011 Aboriginal History & Cultural Studies, University of South Australia

2010 Graduate Diploma in Education, University of New England

2007 Bachelor of Arts (History), The University of New England – qualified for honours

2005 Basic Tax Law & Process, The University of New South Wales Faculty of Law

KEY SKILLS

CAREER PROFILE

EDUCATION

Australian College of Educators

Australian Historical Association

History Teachers' Association of NSW

Social Educators Association of Australia

The NSW Institute of Teachers

DATE ROLE ORGANISATION

2008 – 2015 Tutor A Plus Premium Tutors

2003 – 2014 Team Leader

Team coach/trainer/mentor

Australian Taxation Office, Large

Business & Consolidations Unit &

Insolvency Teams

2000 – 2003 Senior Case Officer Child Support Agency

1996 – 2000 Forensic Accounting Investigator

Department of Social Security /

Centrelink, Compliance and Fraud

Investigation Services

Pre – 1996 Full details readily available upon request

Work Placement Teacher

St Andrews College | Duration: 4 weeks

St Marys Senior High School | Duration: 5 weeks

Responsibilities:

● St Andrews College: subjects taught were English (Year 7), Geography (Year 8) and History (Year 10)

● St Marys Senior High School: subjects taught were Year 11 Modern History and Ancient History

● Preparation and delivery of lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities

● Mark work, providing appropriate feedback and maintaining records of students' progress and

development

● Research new topic areas, maintain subject knowledge, and devise new curriculum materials

● Select and utilise a range of different learning systems, resources and equipment, including Blackboard and

interactive whiteboards

● Managing student behavior in the classroom and on school premises, including applying appropriate and

effective measures in cases of misbehavior

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

CAREER SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Tutor | A Plus Premium Tutors | 2008 - 2015

Responsibilities:

● Provision of tuition services to students from Years 5 through to 11, including those with disabilities and

special needs

● Tuition services in relation to: History, Geography, Science and English

● Identification of student needs and implementation of teaching / learning methods to enhance their

understanding of the subject for which tuition is required

● Development of materials and gathering of resources to aid in tuition