Kiarn West-Van Roden
Bundaberg
Summary
English Teacher working abroad planning to move back to Australia permanently. Looking to return to service within the Australian Government. Possessing an uncommon amount of personal experience living abroad, interacting with people from all backgrounds, operating in high stress environments and adapting to new job roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Online English Tutor
Cambly
07.2023 - Current
- Improved students' verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Gained experience working with all types of students. Ranging from 5-60 years old and from various different countries and cultures.
Online English Teacher
English Boutique Studio
07.2023 - Current
- Teaching English to Russian speakers who work in the real estate industry.
- Hosted speaking clubs about various topics.
- Became familiar with the specific challenges that Russian students face when learning English
English Language Teacher
Oxina International Academy Istanbul
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Taught English offline to a multicultural class of students.
Police Constable
Tasmania Police
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Taking statutory declarations, writing reports, and preparing evidence that are later submitted in court.
- Confronted and resolved emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Performed general patrol services and provided traffic control
- Managed traffic control at accident scenes
- Attended and resolved multiple domestic violence incidents
- Arrested violent offenders
- High speed driving under lights and siren, whilst providing commentary for supervisors
Police Officer Recruit
Tasmania Police
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Physical training and improvement of fitness
- Attended lectures and lessons on various topics including law and writing
- University studies and assignments completed to a high standard
- Driving, weapons, and hand to hand self defense training
Factory Production Worker
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances
- Operated machines proficiently and in compliance to safety standards
- Upheld cleanliness standards throughout the factory floor, ensuring a hygienic work environment conducive to productivity
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines
Rifleman
Australian Defence Force
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Presented safety briefs to high ranking members of foreign militaries on operations in Afghanistan.
- Lead small teams on operations.
- Worked as a member of a small team on operations. Responsibilities included security, close protection, and quick response team tasks.
- Worked with foreign militaries and co-operated with locals in different countries.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
Education
CELTA Certificate - CELTA
ItI Istanbul
Istanbul03.2023
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS09.2022
TESOL/TEFL - Teaching English As A Second Language
World TESOL Academy
Online09.2022
High School Diploma -
Kepnock State High School
Bundaberg, QLD11.2011
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Law enforcement
- Report writing
- Criminal investigations
- Military discipline
- First aid proficiency
- Cross-cultural communication
- Language skills
- Small unit leadership
- Radio communications
- Weapons handling
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Online English Tutor
Cambly
07.2023 - Current
Online English Teacher
English Boutique Studio
07.2023 - Current
English Language Teacher
Oxina International Academy Istanbul
03.2023 - 07.2023
Police Constable
Tasmania Police
09.2021 - 11.2022
Police Officer Recruit
Tasmania Police
01.2021 - 09.2021
Factory Production Worker
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks
07.2020 - 12.2020
Rifleman
Australian Defence Force
09.2013 - 01.2019
CELTA Certificate - CELTA
ItI Istanbul
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Tasmania
TESOL/TEFL - Teaching English As A Second Language
World TESOL Academy
High School Diploma -
Kepnock State High School
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