Suzanne Russell's profile

First Name
Suzanne
Last Name
Russell
Preferred Name
Sue
Welcome Message
I am an exceptional educator. I have an unrivalled realm of experience in dealing with students (overseas, and in Australia Catholic, single sex (girls), independent, and DECS) their parents, and their learning needs. I have extensive experience teaching at many levels, across the globe, in international and independent schools and I have a proven record in educational leadership. I have excellent communication skills, both in writing and orally. I have an understanding of current trends in education, including structures and pedagogies. I have envisaged my career focusing on student welfare, an area where I believe I have much to offer. My experience in working with staff and students is broad. I have always forged my success on the basis of my relationships with people. It is not possible for students to achieve success without staff having a magnified interest in their well being, and my focus on students is noted in my open testimonials. My pastoral and instructional experience is extensive, covering
Interests
reading, cooking, Wine, technology, Film, tennis, Volleyball, Netball, Basketball and Soccer, ESL, International Students  
Sector
More than one sector
Web Address
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=594290291
City/Town
Adelaide
State
SA
Country
Australia
Workplace Name
Scotch College
Job Title
International Student Coordinator
Workplace Web Address
www.scotch.sa.edu.au
Skills
Languages, relationship building, sport, coaching, mentorship, event coordination, teaching and learning, technology.
Professional Goals
I believe I have something to offer schools as an educator, mentor and administrator.
Current Projects
Learning Mandarin, consolidating Korean, completing an Advanced Diploma in ESL.
Memberships
AEI, ACHPER
University / Institution
Australasian Training Institution
Second University / Institution
Edith Cowan University
Third University / Institution
University of South Australia
Degrees / Certificates
Advanced Dip. ESL (2009)
Second Degree / Certificate
M. Ed. Admin.
Third Degree / Certificate
B. Ed. Sec. PE