Robert Anderson
Nationality: Australian/ British
Date of Birth: 07/11/1961
Marital Status: Married Teaching spouse:Catherine Rankin – Theatre/Drama
One dependent
Email: randerson@biss.com.cn robandcathtalks@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.dezinetech.weebly.com
Skype: cathrob1107
Date of Birth: 07/11/1961
Marital Status: Married Teaching spouse:Catherine Rankin – Theatre/Drama
One dependent
Email: randerson@biss.com.cn robandcathtalks@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.dezinetech.weebly.com
Skype: cathrob1107
An experienced IB Design Technology and TOK teacher who is dedicated to the educational development of all students and integrating 21C learning into pedagogy. An avid sports person who has successfully coached a variety of codes. Adroit and supportive team player. Qualified in IB DP & MYP and GCSE Technology – Resistant Materials and Graphics - AQA
Qualifications
1997 Master of Design, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
1987 Bachelor of Education – Industrial Arts,Hunter Institute of Higher Education, Newcastle, Australia.
1985 Diploma of Education – Industrial Arts,Newcastle College of Advanced Education, Newcastle, Australia.
1983 Carpenter and Joiner Trade certificate, Granville Technical and Further Education, Sydney, Australia.
Experience
2005 – present Beijing BISS International School, Beijing, PR China.
IB DP Design Technology/TOK; MYP 7 -10 Design Technology; Technology Curriculum Leader for accreditation; TOK Coordinator; Homeroom Teacher; Volleyball coach, Vice House leader
2002-2005 Rutlish School, Merton, London, UK. HOD Design Technology; GCSE Resistant Materials teacher – 7-11 - Key Stage 3 &4; Homeroom Tutor;
1992- 2001 Ashfield High School, Ashfield, Australia.
Industrial Arts /Technology Teacher 7-12 ; Homeroom Teacher, Vocational Education Industry/School facilitator; Sports Coach; Chair of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee
1990 – 1991 ITEC, ISUZU Motor Company, Tokyo, Japan. English Language Instructor,
1988 – 1989 Belmore Boys High School, Sydney, Australia. Industrial Arts / Technology Teacher 7-12; Homeroom Teacher,
1980 -1983 Carpenter and Joiner, Sydney, Australia. Department of Public Works
Selected Professional Development
2011 - 12
• IB MYP Online Curriculum Review Member
2010 – 11
• IB Design Technology Grade Awards – May 2011, Cardiff, UK.
• Flat Classroom Project – Leadership programme, Beijing, China.
• DP TOK across the Curriculum (Diploma Programme, Category 1), Beijing, China.
2009 -10
• 21st Century Learning – Julie Lindsay
• Create the Future – Kim Cofino & Julie Lindsay
2008-09
• IB TOK DP training – Level 1 - Singapore
• Atlas Rubicon Training
• Studywiz training
2007-08
• IB DP Design Technology Level 1 – Hong Kong
2004-05
• IB MYP Technology Level 1 – Colombo
• IB MYP Introduction - Beijing
• ESOL in the Mainstream
2002-05
• Various GCSE Technology inservices, Merton, London
1999 - 01
• Teacher Mentor for new and retrained teachers, NSW Dep. of Education.
1996 - 01
• Furnishings Facilitator - Teacher trainer. Vocational Education Directorate,
NSW Department of Education. 1993 -01
• Industrial Technology Higher School Certificate Marker (Moderator) Board of Studies, NSW Department of Education.
1997 Master of Design, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
1987 Bachelor of Education – Industrial Arts,Hunter Institute of Higher Education, Newcastle, Australia.
1985 Diploma of Education – Industrial Arts,Newcastle College of Advanced Education, Newcastle, Australia.
1983 Carpenter and Joiner Trade certificate, Granville Technical and Further Education, Sydney, Australia.
Experience
2005 – present Beijing BISS International School, Beijing, PR China.
IB DP Design Technology/TOK; MYP 7 -10 Design Technology; Technology Curriculum Leader for accreditation; TOK Coordinator; Homeroom Teacher; Volleyball coach, Vice House leader
2002-2005 Rutlish School, Merton, London, UK. HOD Design Technology; GCSE Resistant Materials teacher – 7-11 - Key Stage 3 &4; Homeroom Tutor;
1992- 2001 Ashfield High School, Ashfield, Australia.
Industrial Arts /Technology Teacher 7-12 ; Homeroom Teacher, Vocational Education Industry/School facilitator; Sports Coach; Chair of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee
1990 – 1991 ITEC, ISUZU Motor Company, Tokyo, Japan. English Language Instructor,
1988 – 1989 Belmore Boys High School, Sydney, Australia. Industrial Arts / Technology Teacher 7-12; Homeroom Teacher,
1980 -1983 Carpenter and Joiner, Sydney, Australia. Department of Public Works
Selected Professional Development
2011 - 12
• IB MYP Online Curriculum Review Member
2010 – 11
• IB Design Technology Grade Awards – May 2011, Cardiff, UK.
• Flat Classroom Project – Leadership programme, Beijing, China.
• DP TOK across the Curriculum (Diploma Programme, Category 1), Beijing, China.
2009 -10
• 21st Century Learning – Julie Lindsay
• Create the Future – Kim Cofino & Julie Lindsay
2008-09
• IB TOK DP training – Level 1 - Singapore
• Atlas Rubicon Training
• Studywiz training
2007-08
• IB DP Design Technology Level 1 – Hong Kong
2004-05
• IB MYP Technology Level 1 – Colombo
• IB MYP Introduction - Beijing
• ESOL in the Mainstream
2002-05
• Various GCSE Technology inservices, Merton, London
1999 - 01
• Teacher Mentor for new and retrained teachers, NSW Dep. of Education.
1996 - 01
• Furnishings Facilitator - Teacher trainer. Vocational Education Directorate,
NSW Department of Education. 1993 -01
• Industrial Technology Higher School Certificate Marker (Moderator) Board of Studies, NSW Department of Education.
