Kimberley Duncan

Experience

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  NOVA corporation

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2004

  ESL teacher/ Children's Programme Co-ordinator
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  Navitas

  Feb 2005 - Feb 2016

  Teacher of English for Academic Purposes

  • Responsible for teaching the ‘English for Academic Purposes’ Programme to International students, which leads to direct entry to various Australian tertiary institutions. • My duties include teaching students how to research and write a variety of academic text types, interpret academic readings and lectures, and employ strategies for presenting effective oral presentations.

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  Macquarie University

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2017

  • Assessing student literacy – Macquarie University, Department of Biology (July 2015, July 2014, and July and August, 2013.). I designed and delivered a workshop to train new and experienced tutors how to assess student literacy. Average satisfaction ratings for the course: 4.7/5 • PhD Writing Workshop – Macquarie University, Department of Biology (August 2014). I designed and delivered a 3-day workshop on writing skills for PhD students. Average student satisfaction ratings for the course: 5/5 Show less

  • Tutor

    Feb 2013 - Jul 2017

  • Academic literacy workshop facilitator

    Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

  • English Lecturer

    Feb 2011 - Dec 2014
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  Macquarie University International College

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2019

  My responsibilities included: - ensuring the staffing and smooth day-to-day running of three diverse Diploma Programs (AQF5) which comprise 24 units of study; - building a team of Senior Teachers and teaching staff, and providing ongoing professional development;- overseeing improvements to curricula and assessment in the Diploma units as part of a large-scale Curriculum Development project, and ensuring that effective student support mechanisms are available for all students; - ensuring quality assurance processes are followed Show less

  • Program Manager Diploma IT/Engineering/Media & Communications

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Senior Teacher

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2017
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  School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences UNSW Sydney

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  School Manager

  My responsibilites: Overseeing the financial and operational planning and management of a large and diverse School. This included management of the School's budget and finances; physical resources and facilities; human resources; records and information systems; health and safety; communications and marketing; and student and teaching support in conjunction with the Head of School.

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  University of Technology Sydney

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2023

  My responsibilities: Overseeing the financial and operational management of a large and diverse School over a period of change and tight budget constraints. This included management of the School's budget and workforce planning; space; human resources; records and information systems; health and safety; research grant support, and student and teaching support in conjunction with the Head of School and School executive.

  • Teaching and Learning Manager (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)

    May 2021 - Nov 2023

  • School Manager, School of Life Science

    Mar 2020 - May 2021
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  UNSW College

  Nov 2023 - now

  Deputy Director Academic Programs