Catherine Jacka

Catherine Jacka

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Secondary Educator who believes that building relationships with students allows greater access to the curriculum and self development.

  • Education

    • Edith Cowan University

      2018 - 2019
      Graduate Certificate Middle Years Mathematics Teaching

      Qualification to teach mathematics from years 5-10. Developing pedagogy and good teaching practice, skills I have put into practice in my classroom.

    • Australian Catholic University

      2006 - 2011
      Master of Arts (MA) Theology/Theological Studies
    • Charles Darwin University

      1997 - 1998
      Graduate Diploma in Education Religious Education
    • University of South Australia

      1994 - 1996
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Communication and Media Studies
    • Australian Catholic University

      2004 - 2005
      Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Experience

    • Xavier College, Gawler SA

      Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
      Teacher

      Primarily teaching English, Religious Education and SOSE. I also had roles of assistant House Director and assistant REC during my years at Xavier. I worked to update and document many of the RE programmes at the college with the REC.

    • Gleeson College

      Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
      Chaplain/Teacher

      Developed a Youth Ministry programme to teach senior secondary students to be leaders of retreats and faith activities. The programme saw several students go on to study teaching, theology and become leaders in youth groups and communities of faith.

    • Kilbreda College

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2022
      Secondary Teacher

      Have worked as Faith Development Coordinator, Justice and Democracy leader, Religious Education Co-coordinator. Teaching Religious Education and English, I have worked to develop innovative curriculum that provides students with opportunities to explore their beliefs in light of Catholic teaching with an aim to invite them into relationship with God and the Church.

    • Cardijn College

      Jan 2022 - now
      Secondary School Teacher

      Teaching Mathematics.

  • Licenses & Certifications