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I am a good writer. At university I took English and History (honours) as majors. As a computer programmer I was happy to write documentation and received good feedback for it.
I have had a short story published in Halfandone magazine. I had a short story published in my school magazine, too.
I have been the editor of two newsletters as a volunteer and improved both publications significantly.
Teaching English as a Second Language is something else I have done as a volunteer. I am professionally qualified as a Teacher of English as a Second Language (TESOL).
Another professional qualification I have is as a software tester. I have a certificate from ISTQB (International Software Tester Qualifications Board).
I worked as a computer programmer for twenty years, and so am computer-literate.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
English teacher at Woden Community Centre
January 1, 2021 - PresentTaught English classes online and in-person; ran a class single-handedly; developed lesson plans and materials; delivered both online and in-person lessons.
English teacher at Belconnen Community Centre
January 1, 2021 - October 25, 2025Taught classes at all levels; developed lesson plans; provided explanations and feedback.
Newsletter editor at A3DMA
January 1, 2019 - October 25, 2025Volunteered to edit newsletters promoting 3D-printing
Newsletter editor at Das Zentrum (German-Australian Association)
January 1, 2016 - October 25, 2025Editor of the association's newsletter
Survey Panel member at Various companies
January 1, 2008 - PresentConduct survey testing and provide feedback on product surveys
Security Vetting Officer at National Archives of Australia
January 1, 2007 - October 25, 2025Facilitating administrative processes, checking, reviewing and verifying information
Project Officer, APS6 at National Archives of Australia
January 1, 2007 - October 25, 2025Updating the National Archives record-keeping model to adhere to ISO standards; developing metadata models and upgrades to ISO/IEC 23081
Senior Programmer, IT02 / APS 6 at Australian Bureau of Statistics
January 1, 2003 - October 25, 2025Maintaining & developing IBM/Lotus Notes databases; providing technical support to end users; maintaining INFOS system on the mainframe
Senior Programmer, IT02 / APS 6 at Australian Bureau of Statistics
January 1, 1999 - October 25, 2025Maintaining & developing IBM/Lotus Notes databases; improving secondary mission critical systems; creating new applications; presenting updates to stakeholders
Senior Programmer, IT02 / APS 6 at Australian Bureau of Statistics
January 1, 1995 - October 25, 2025Maintaining & developing IBM/Lotus Notes databases; supporting end users; data conversion tasks
Senior Programmer, IT02 / APS 6 at Australian Bureau of Statistics
January 1, 1992 - October 25, 2025Redeveloped INFOS system; migrated from VSAM DBMS to ADABAS DBMS; various programming tasks
Education
BA (Hons) at Sydney University
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025NSW State Records archiving courses at NSW State Records
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007ISTQB Foundation Certification in Software Testing at International Software Testing Qualifications Board
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Refresher course Teaching English as a Second Language at Teach International in Australia
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) at Teach International
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Short Story Essentials at ACT Writers Centre
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Content Writing at ACT Writers Centre
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Creative Writing Stage 1 at ACT Writers Centre
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Qualifications
Technical Writing & Documentation
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Certificate IV Teaching English as a Second Language
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011ISTQB Foundation Certification in Software Testing
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Certificate IV Teaching English as a Second Language
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Refresher course Teaching English as a Second Language
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Short Story Essentials
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Content Writing
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Creative Writing Stage 1
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Technical Writing & Documentation
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007NSW State Records archiving courses
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Industry Experience
Education, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
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