Skills Summary

  • Fully trained and qualified teacher of Social Sciences, with a major in Geography and History
  • Qualified teacher of Computer Education
  • I have well developed layout and artistic skills, including Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing and Comic Artwork.
  • I am an effective communicator
  • I am able to develop a ready rapport with colleagues and students alike.

Education

  • 1997......Edith Cowan University
    Bachelor Of Education (Computing : 4th Year conversion)
  • 1991......Edith Cowan University
    Graduate Diploma in Education (secondary)
  • 1990......Edith Cowan University
    Bachelor of Arts; Social Sciences/Media Studies (major in Geography and History)

Employment

Education Department of Western Australia

  • 2009 - Present: Lesmurdie Senior High School : Teacher (Social Sciences/Geography)
  • 2007 - 2008 Como Secondary College : Teacher (Social Sciences/Geography)
  • 2006 Safety Bay SHS : Teacher (Social Sciences/Geography)
  • 2001 - 2005 Como Secondary College : Teacher (Social Sciences/History/Geography)
  • 1990 - 2000: Various high schools in Perth.

Comics Work - Paid comic artwork that I have coloured.

  • 2009 - 2010:
    • Marvel Entertainment: Worked on the "Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe #7, #8, #9, #10, #11" and the "Official Guide to the Avengers" book.
    • "16 page mini comic for the inside cover of the "Greedy Graffiti" Hip Hop CD.
    • Various Posters and Pinups for convention posters and comic submissions
    • Cover for Bluewater Productions "Isis" - available November 2009
    • Cover for Moonstone Comics "Sherlock Holmes - Kolchak"
    • Box art for "Captain Action" figurines by Castaway Toys
    • Comic Cover for "Empyreal: The Legend of Jin Hu" for LegendaryPress.com
    • Comic Cover for "Contra Alliance #0" for Contra-Alliance.com
  • 2008:
    • Published artwork in "Anna Smudge: Professional Shrink" by "Mac". This is a children's book. - published by Toastedcoconutmedia.com
    • Published interview and artwork in "ITS-ART" magazine; November/December Issue 2008
    • Assorted comic pinups and cover art for various people.
  • 2007 Assorted pinups and covers for various people
  • 2006 Assorted pinups and covers for various people
  • 2005 Assorted pinups and covers for various people,
  • 2004
    • Published artwork and article in the book "Digital Sci Fi Art", by Michael Burns, Ilex, London.
    • Assorted pinups and covers for various people
  • 2003:
    • Published tutorials in 2 editions of the "Renderosity" magazine - Renderosity.com
    • Featured on the "Best of Renderosity DVD 2003"

General Information

In 1992, I have worked as a guest speaker at:
  • Hovedgard High School, Hovedgard Dk 8732, Denmark, Europe.
  • Soeborg High School, Valoese, Copenhagen Denmark Europe

I have also!...

  • In 1996 I attended the 13th Australian Rover Moot as a staff member working on the Moot newspaper, as cartoonist/writer. In 1995 I worked at the 15th Australian Scout Jamboree in Perth as a staff member, producing a sub camp daily newsletter.
  • In 1994, I worked as a Casual Tour Guide within the Education Office at the Western Australian Museum, conducting school and interest groups through the various galleries, specialising in the Aboriginal and Maritime Galleries.
  • Between 1994 and 1997 I edited the in-house magazine "The Oggy" for the 1st Wembley Downs Scout Group.
  • In 1994 I completed the Sail Training Ship 'Leeuwin' 10 day training course.
  • In 1993 I edited and produced the 25th Anniversary Book for the 1st Wembley Downs Scout Group
  • In 1990 I received the Laurie Leckie Initiative Trophy
    (This is the highest award achievable within the Scout Group.)
  • I have worked at a variety of Scout Camps throughout the United Kingdom in 1992. Principal duties included the co-ordination of recreational activities including the archery and air rifle shooting activities, as well as general maintenance duties.