I am Annette Courtney, a passionate performing arts educator and primary school teacher with a strong background in dance, voice coaching theatre, and set design. I hold a Master of Teaching (Primary) and have extensive experience delivering English, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Physical Education. I’m skilled in differentiating instruction and supporting learners with additional needs, including Autism and ESL, and I’m comfortable with online learning environments. I have taught in schools and after-school programs across the Greater Melbourne Area and Tasmania, and I thrive in collaborative, creative settings. I am a storyteller. I thrive in telling and reading stories with expression and passion and my audience is always eager to hear more. I spent time working in radio both in my 20s and more recently

Annette Courtney

I am Annette Courtney, a passionate performing arts educator and primary school teacher with a strong background in dance, voice coaching theatre, and set design. I hold a Master of Teaching (Primary) and have extensive experience delivering English, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Physical Education. I’m skilled in differentiating instruction and supporting learners with additional needs, including Autism and ESL, and I’m comfortable with online learning environments. I have taught in schools and after-school programs across the Greater Melbourne Area and Tasmania, and I thrive in collaborative, creative settings. I am a storyteller. I thrive in telling and reading stories with expression and passion and my audience is always eager to hear more. I spent time working in radio both in my 20s and more recently

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I am Annette Courtney, a passionate performing arts educator and primary school teacher with a strong background in dance, voice coaching theatre, and set design. I hold a Master of Teaching (Primary) and have extensive experience delivering English, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Physical Education. I’m skilled in differentiating instruction and supporting learners with additional needs, including Autism and ESL, and I’m comfortable with online learning environments. I have taught in schools and after-school programs across the Greater Melbourne Area and Tasmania, and I thrive in collaborative, creative settings.

I am a storyteller. I thrive in telling and reading stories with expression and passion and my audience is always eager to hear more. I spent time working in radio both in my 20s and more recently

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Dance Educator at Ausdance Victoria
April 1, 2021 - Present
Deliver and coordinate dance education programs, workshops and outreach; develop lesson plans aligned with curriculum; support students in performing arts.
Teacher at BAM ARTS INC
June 1, 2019 - Present
Performing arts teacher delivering dance, theatre, and arts programs; supports student learning and after-school activities.
Dance Teacher at Peninsula School of Dance
June 1, 2015 - November 30, 2019
Teaching Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, and Circus; contributed to performances; supported school productions and student development.
Acting Assistant Principal at Peninsula School of Dance
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Assisted in supervising performing arts programs and staff coordination within the school; supported artistic productions.
Administration Assistant at Peninsula School of Dance
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Provided administrative support, schedule coordination, and program logistics.
Performing Arts Teacher at Christian Schools Tasmania (Emmanuel Christian School and Northern Suburbs Christian School)
February 1, 1997 - December 31, 2014
Performing Arts teacher, including school productions; class assistance; worked with students with special needs and ESL; contributed to Physical Education and Outdoor Education.
Owner at Linx School of Performing Arts
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2014
Business owner delivering performing arts programs, classes, and events in Hobart.
Active After School Care Coach and Facilitator at Hobart
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Coached and facilitated after-school care activities and programs.
Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor at Hobart
April 1, 2002 - December 31, 2011
Provided personal training and group exercise instruction, including aqua classes.

Education

Master of Teaching (Primary) at Eastern College Australia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Ministry, Intercultural Studies at Tabor College Tasmania
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Tasmania High School Certificate at Tasmania
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1988
Matriculation at Elizabeth College Hobart
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
High School Certificate at Sacred Heart College New Town
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

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