MEET THE TEAM @ SCSC
Year 7 Office
Each fortnight we will feature mini staff bios to help our community get to know more about the dedicated staff team we have at Surf Coast Secondary College. This week we have our Year 7 Office.
Rachael Nimmo
What did you do before teaching?
Before I started teaching, I was studying my Bachelor of Secondary Health and Physical Education. During this time, I worked part time at a whole foods store and a surf shop.
What subjects do you teach?
I teach Year 7 FUSE and Year 10 Power of the Word.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
I love working at SCSC because there is such great team support in the workplace. It is great that we can all have a laugh at work together and feel comfortable to consistently collaborate our teaching.
Tom Dunn
What did you do before teaching?
Before teaching I worked as a groundsman at a sports facility in the UK. In summer I would prepare cricket and hockey pitches and in winter rugby and lacrosse grounds.
What subjects do you teach?
Year 7 FUSE and Year 10 STEM
Why do you love working at SCSC?
I love working in the town where I live. Everyday I get to interact with our great students many of whom I play sport with, see around the town or out in the surf! The staff are also fantastic. They create a really supportive and welcoming environment that I love coming to work in everyday.
Brent Watson
What did you do before teaching?
Before teaching I completed a degree in Behavioural Science (Psychology) and worked at Woolworths whilst studying.
What subjects do you teach?
I teach FUSE (Year 7 Science and English) and Year 11 English.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
I love the sense of community and how friendly everyone is.
Claire Power
What did you do before teaching?
Before I was a teacher I was an Occupational Therapist for 6 years. Occupational therapy is a client centered health profession that involves ongoing assessments to understand what activities clients can do (and those they want to do), any current limitations, their goals/motivations and also to offer advice/techniques about how to do something more easily and safely. As an Occupational Therapist, I worked in hand therapy, and aged and disability services. I finished my masters in teaching four years ago and have loved the change.
What subjects do you teach?
Maths, Science, Numeracy, and Health and Human Development.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
It is such a fun and vibrant community. I love working with teachers and students who are passionate about education, and who create a learning environment where innovation is valued.
Ellyse Brady
What did you do before teaching?
I went to university straight out of high school and began a Bachelor of Journalism. I picked up History subjects as an elective and decided to major in that instead. I then completed my masters of teaching.
What subjects do you teach?
I mainly teach Humanities in Year 7 and Year 12 History. History is my passion but I also love teaching English, Economics and Civics and Citizenship. Mentor time with 7G is one my favourite parts of the week.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
I love the energy, kindness and friendliness of the students and parent community. I love the positive and supportive atmosphere of my Year 7 staff room and the passion my colleagues share for teaching and learning, and working with young people.
Anthony Goss
What did you do before teaching?
I worked at a Geelong Pool and Spa shop; working in sales, cleaning pools and installing them. While trying to fund my life as a semi-professional triathlete.
What subjects do you teach?
Year 7 Science and Maths and Year 11 Psychology.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
The people I work with make it enjoyable coming to work every day!
Annie Mussett
What role do you have at SCSC?
My role is a Learning Support worker.
What do you like about working at SCSC?
I love working at SCSC as I have a passion for working with young people and helping them to achieve their learning goals.
What other professional roles did you have before working at SCSC?
Before working at SCSC I was working in hospitality. Working in hospitality has enabled me the skills to communicate with a wide variety of people.