Damien Walker
I am a life skills educator (teacher), with a background in Secondary Food & Textiles, Child Studies and Religious Studies. I have experience in Social Enterprise, Leadership Development for Young People, Goal Setting and Values. I work with young people to ensure they have a future and are empowered to be the directors and producers of their own lives, providing the skills that enable them to be successful and transition into their ideal life after school. Key to my role and the student’s success is the planning and implementing lessons and programs to meet the needs and provide success to a variety of different students using differentiated learning.
My purpose in life is: "For all people to reach their self-actualised potential; to live an authentic, purposeful, growth filled life for themselves and others".
I achieve this by "being a positive force in the lives of others". This look like " living an open honest and authentic life; and sharing my true self", "fostering strong connections/relationships" and "teaching transferable skills to young people for real-world application (life skills)".
My purpose in life is: "For all people to reach their self-actualised potential; to live an authentic, purposeful, growth filled life for themselves and others".
I achieve this by "being a positive force in the lives of others". This look like " living an open honest and authentic life; and sharing my true self", "fostering strong connections/relationships" and "teaching transferable skills to young people for real-world application (life skills)".
THIS SITE
TEACH
This site has been built to be a professional portfolio, that aims to provide a clear demonstration of my proficiency in teaching, and to allow for self-assessment and reflection on my capabilities and growth. Growth and development will be seen through my years as an early year teacher as I Journey through to become a Proficient Teacher. Hence, exploring my growing capabilities as demonstrated against the AITSL Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Level and Proficient Level (with evidence). This site will provide me with a vital connection between theory, practice and professional growth, and will enable me to become familiar with website development, a useful skill to hold in a classroom. My evolving Educational Philosophy is showcased here too.
This site also has evolved to house my side hustles:
FACILITATE
Workshops by Damien. Participants in Workshops by Damien are assisted to align their values, beliefs and action to achieve authenticity. Authenticity and self-actualisation are promoted through moments of growth, reflection and sharing.
DESIGN
As a Freelance Designer, I utilise client briefs to design and publish both electronic and hardcopy media content tailored for a variety of audiences. With a keen design eye and creative ability, I ensure that your personal and business ventures stand out and present a professional image. View my Design Portfolio to get an idea of my style and depth.
This site has been built to be a professional portfolio, that aims to provide a clear demonstration of my proficiency in teaching, and to allow for self-assessment and reflection on my capabilities and growth. Growth and development will be seen through my years as an early year teacher as I Journey through to become a Proficient Teacher. Hence, exploring my growing capabilities as demonstrated against the AITSL Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Level and Proficient Level (with evidence). This site will provide me with a vital connection between theory, practice and professional growth, and will enable me to become familiar with website development, a useful skill to hold in a classroom. My evolving Educational Philosophy is showcased here too.
This site also has evolved to house my side hustles:
FACILITATE
Workshops by Damien. Participants in Workshops by Damien are assisted to align their values, beliefs and action to achieve authenticity. Authenticity and self-actualisation are promoted through moments of growth, reflection and sharing.
DESIGN
As a Freelance Designer, I utilise client briefs to design and publish both electronic and hardcopy media content tailored for a variety of audiences. With a keen design eye and creative ability, I ensure that your personal and business ventures stand out and present a professional image. View my Design Portfolio to get an idea of my style and depth.
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I wish to acknowledge the land of which I teach, learn and live is that of the Kaurna Nation. I recognise the strength and resilience of the Kaurna people and First Nations' people everywhere.
I pay my respect to Elders Past and Living today as the Custodians of this ancient land. We recognise past traumas that still have an effect today. I acknowledge my responsibility to work towards true reconciliation by supporting our First Nations’ People who are leading the conversation. |
e-PORTFOLIO
I am committed to ensuring that I am providing my students with the best education I can. This means ensuring I am engaging in a reflective and collaborative practice and meeting all standards outlined for teachers in the Australian Professional Teaching Standards. Throughout my University Degree and well into my career as a teacher (I hope), I have been collecting evidence of my teaching practice, reflecting on situations and collecting evidence on student learning across my different contexts.
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