• Nicole H
  • Primary Teacher
  • Last/current workplace: Haddon Community House
  • 48 years old from Snake Valley, VIC

Introduction

I am a passionate artist with a keen interest in gardening. I live on 2 acres of land with my family and have a well established fruit and vegetable organic garden. Although I have no qualifications in horticulture or permaculture, I believe I use those kind of methods establishing my gardens. I am very interested in finding a job that is garden related, either maintenance work ie. lawns, mulching, planting, pruning. I would like to learn more regards to horticulture and permaculture. At the moment I am collaborating with 3 other people putting together a project to make a kitchen garden for the homeless. We are sourcing council land, connections with charitable organisations for materials and support and funding bodies. I believe with your employment, I could be inspired in many ways and be of great help. My resume is very art related because of my artistic abilities but never the less, I love to create in the garden as well.

Employment History

  • Haddon Community House

    • Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
    Art teacher for Sketch Classes. (July-Sept 2014) One day a week, Art Class for all ages. Main tasks carried out was to communicate appropriate knowledge, skills and encourage the students to refine their skills. Located at Haddon Community House.

  • Maryborough

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
    (2011) Help with hanging The Dalai Lama's Journey - Photographic Exhibition at Maryborough, (2014) Golden Plains Shire Arts Trail participant, (2014) Snake Valley

  • Written articles for InSpirit Magazine

    • Jan 2014 - Current
    Historical Society Coordinator. ) Written articles for InSpirit Magazine.

    • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
    Art workshop facilitator and Art mentor (Sept 2013 to Sept 2014). Charcoal drawing with youth during school holidays and Art mentoring sessions for youth. Supported by the Golden Plains Shire. Main tasks carried out - The organisation of workshops/ art sessions, teaching methods and cleaning of hired room, invoicing wage.

    • Jul 2012 - Jan 2014
    - Artist in Residency (January 2014 and July 2012) Painting large mural images with school students on local history. Main tasks carried out was to applying for a grant through Regional Arts Victoria. Manage project, Art teacher/facilitator, provide Indigenous assistance, Organise art exhibition and the final hanging of Art. - Northern Golden Plains Art Mentor

  • The Life Cycle

    • May 2010 - May 2010
    - Guest Artist (May 2010) for The Life Cycle project with Pilkinton productions. Assisting the Multicultural youth officer, a professional Photographer and multi- cultural youth. Tasks carried out were to facilitate youth officer and Photographer through different activities with the youth learning about Photography and help with the hanging of photography exhibitions.

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
    Voluntary History - (2010) Treasurer of Snake Valley Festival Committee, ) Treasurer of Snake Valley Primary School Parents and Friends Committee,

  • Twerton Primary

    • Oct 2007 - Oct 2007
    - Guest Artist (October 2007) Twerton Primary, Bath, UK. Working with primary school students, showcasing Australian culture. Main task carried out - Presentation made about life in Australia and Australia's indigenous culture. Facilitating school students with art techniques.

Skills

  • Primary School Teaching

Education History

  • Camden High School N.S.W. graduate. current

    Black Belt in Taekwondo, Food handling certificate course, Event Management training course through the Pyrenees Shire. Multi-media course through the Golden Plains Shire. First Aid for babies and children in association with St Johns Ambulance Australia through the Pyrenees Shire. Trade Certificate of Hairdressing, Camden High School N.S.W. graduate.