1. Résumé
Trevor Jeff Donoghue.
Hons Creative Arts.GDSE. BA MM ARTS. Dip Vis-Art. BM.
PERSONAL DETAILS
ADDRESS : 3/37 Cleveland ST St Albans 3021
TELEPHONE :China +86 18206718275 Aus: 0435144205
E: trevor.donoghue@live.vu.edu.au DATE OF BIRTH :02/10/67
VIT Registration # 361709 Working with children check # 0161292201
LICENCE :Car, Medium Rigid Truck , Motor Cycle, Open water.
To whom it may concern or colleague.
I've finished a contract as a English/ Drama, workshop Teacher at Yunnan Normal University in
Kunming. I have been offered a contract to stay on in my current position, but I have decided to
return to Australia to find other work, as I would like a new project or challenge where I can
combine all my overseas, past and recent experiences to meet new goals. Last year I was contracted
at Vic uni for early university pathways and worked as a casual relief teacher and CIT teacher at an
international school in Melbourne. Having had my own business and having some building
background as well as agriculture and machinery along with my sculpture training allows me to
competently teach technology amongst other things. My diverse experience has given me
confidence to interchange between the different disciplines. Two years ago I was contracted at Al
Taqwa college teaching year 11VCE English and Business, year 9 English and Humanities. The
previous years I finished a contract teaching VCE Design technology prac and folio, wood tech and
year nine and ten Systems at Loyola college in Watsonia. All these roles included marking students
work, reports, parent teacher interviews, collegial meetings and curriculum design amongst many
other task. Many of the subjects I have been teaching the last few of years are diverse such as art,
media, drama, PE and technology including VCE level which I really enjoy. My Methods are IT
and creative arts. I have completed my research honours in communication and the arts where I
produced a thesis. I have a public sculpture and a personal IMDB site. I am proficient with new
learning and other subjects I've been teaching are English, humanities, science, sport, food tech,
Italian amongst others.
My Objective is to-
gain a position and effectively work in Education, Training, Public Relations/ Advertising or
Management, Media production, Human rights Visual Art, Film/Drama,/ Media Adviser/
Government, Public, Private or Corporate sector. With a view to create a dynamic portfolio and
expand the organisation's and my portfolio through quality representation, strategies and methods.
I have a Graduate Diploma for Secondary Education and my methods are creativity and the arts and
teaching information computer technology. My major during my Multi Media degree was
professional writing. For my diploma for visual arts I majored in sculpture and completed 2
painting minors and we covered communication graphic design also included in the multimedia
degree. I am coherent with the VELs system and VCE standards for the application of lessons and
cross curricular activities. I'm willing to use a variety of pedagogies to engage students for effective
learning.
I make art in many disciplines, write poetry, scuba dive, snow ski, kayak, enjoy sports and being
pro active amongst my community. I have also been involved in the leadership program at
university and have been successfully nominated for a leadership awards. I have many

2. achievements, team and individually recognised from a local and international perspective. I wish to
continue to the best of my ability with what I am involved in at the time. As I have a diverse career
behind me including swim teaching and training officer in the SES I can draw on many experiences
for reflection and problem solving or strategies with my natural creative talents. Also I can
communicate effectively with my friendly engaging manner to contribute to a team effort for
positive outcomes.
I have a good sense of humour and have found it to contribute to a sense of fun in the classroom.
During all my activities I have maintained a strong sense of collaboration for achieving progressive
goals for positive community rapport. I have been living in Melbourne since undertaking my
degree and made many friends whom I value contributing within the networks associated with
them. I can function equally well between rural and urban settings.
Feel free to contact me via the phone, email or mail stated in this letter.
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
2014 Gallery Sunshine Everywhere Australia day awards, 2011Submitted Honours Thesis, 2010
VU School Community Award, VU Leadership Award, Images published in Seed magazine, 2009
VU Outstanding leadership nominee. Audience Favourite, 2008 Queen ST Film Festival. Published
Poet in Offset 2009, Seed Magazine and Bairnsdale Paper. Commonwealth Learning Scholarship. 3
Commissioned Public sculptures 2006. Highly Commended Cert 'Sculpture' 2006. (The curators
and hanger's)Well Hung Award, NowaNowa Nudes 2005. Encouragement Award Q.I.T. IV.
Medallion and Group Citation from Governor General for Hades Cave Rescue. Letter of
Commendation Royal Humane Society. East Gippsland Nominee for Agriculture Apprentice of the
Year.
QUALIFICATIONS
 Research Honours: BA Of Creative Arts. SCATA
• Victoria University Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education, Creativity and the Arts and
ICT methods,
• Cert IV Front-line management,
• BA Arts/ Multi Media Degree/Writing Major
• Construction Induction: White Card
• VU Certificates of Participation – Public Speaking workshop, Intercultural Communication
Workshop, Cross Cultural Team-Building workshop, Event Management Workshop
Committee and Boards work shop, Leadership Workshops
• Open Water SCUBA Diving Licence
• Diploma in Contemporary Visual Arts- Bairnsdale TAFE
• Certificate ii Multi media - Bairnsdale TAFE
• Qualification in Information Technology Certificate 2,3,4 – Victoria
• Methods of Instruction - SES Victoria
• Certificate of Occupational Studies – Recreation
• Nassa Sports Administration Level 1
• First Aid Level 2, Safe Oxygen Administration
• AustSwim Accreditation
• Pool- Life Guard and Bronze medallion RLSS Australia
• SMARTPLAY Certificate Safe Sports Club Work Shop
• Course Certificate Bairnsdale Parenting Education Group
• Agricultural Apprenticeship Trade Certificate – Bairnsdale TAFE
• Course Certificate Screen Acting: Film & Television Studio Internationals
DEMONSTRATED ABILITYS

3. Leadership/Public Relations/ Management/ Training, Teaching/Artist/Film maker, Acting,
Producer, Editor, Director, Production coordinator/Media Officer Production/ Recreation Organiser/
I.T. operation/ Administration/ Writing, Documenting, Editing and Publishing/ Retail Sales/ System
Construction// Business Owner/ Counselling/ Supervision/ Decision Making/ Instruction and
Demonstration/ Analysis/ Chemical Application/ Fire Suppression and prevention/ Tool, machine
Operation and Maintenance/ Animation/ Broadcast Radio operations/ First Aid/ SCUBA Diving
snow skiing / Film Acting
Teaching Placement
Sunshine North Collage for Vis Art method
• Delivered a unit of Abstract art to year 7 and 8 students
• Taught in literacy Program to year 7 students
• Delivered a unit of cubism and sculpture with stone to year 10 students
• Taught colour theory, drawing techniques and symbolism in visual communication to
year 7 and 8 students, Assessed student work, Attended meetings and exhibitions
Al-Taqwa Collage for ICT method
• Taught VBA to year 10 students, Taught HTML and Word to year seven students
• Taught Multi media products, Nano technology and presentation techniques to year 8
students, Assessed students work
Applied Curriculum Project
Gallery sunshine everywhere
• Participated in community workshops
• Prepared and hung exhibitions
• Created DVD's for promotional use and exhibits.
Member of
• RMIT Underwater Club, WSPA Australia, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
VOLUNTARY WORK
Gallery Sunshine Everywhere,Leadership program Representative, Orientation host, Careers day
host and International student orientation host Student for Victoria university. Disabled Bowling
league. Bruthen SES Cave Rescue. Bruthen Fire Brigade. Student activity group. Time keeper and
co-caller Bairnsdale speedway. Security and set up of all aspects Nowa Nowa Nudes.
EXHIBITED
2011 to 2015 Gallery Sunshine Everywhere
2010 Seed magazine, Gallery Sunshine Everywhere
2009 Queen Street film festival
2008. Queen Street Film Festival. Documentary Screening Victoria University.
2007. Permanent Public sculpture Maffra. Cannes Film Festival
2006. Commonwealth games Stamp Design exhibition- Bairnsdale Public Gallery. Bairnsdale
TAFE. Nowa Nowa Nudes. Diploma student Exhibition- Bairnsdale Public Gallery. Permanent
Public Sculpture Maffra. ABC Country Towns film competition.
2005. Anti Sedition Laws Protest Exhibition- Power House NSW. Nowa Nowa Nudes. Student
Exhibition and Multi Media Screening- Bairnsdale TAFE.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2015-2016 English speaking teacher Yunnan Normal university Kunming China
2013 -2015 Casual relief teacher: Standby Staff, part time CIT teacher Stotts College Melbourne
international school, Contract Epping secondary, 2 term Contract Loyola college.
2012 Casual Relief Teacher: Copperfield College, Overnewton College, Tradewind, ANZUC
2011
Student: Honours Creativity and the Arts

4. Ambassadorship program Victoria University Marketing Department- Public speaking to groups
and representing the institute at PR functions 'Ongoing'.
Faculty of Arts Education and Human development event organising 'Ongoing'.
2010
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education/ VU Ambassadorship Program/ VU International office
2009
• Ambassadorship program Victoria University
• Victoria University International Office as an liaison Officer. -
• Student Leadership Council (SLC)< representative for International student orientation
host and Welcome event. -'Ongoing'
• Full time Multi Media degree Student - Victoria University
• Placement at Trocadero Art Space as Media Officer, where I was involved in creating a
media campaign, that included a Media Release, Invitation design, after copy editing,
design, proofing documents and Identifying target audiences.
2007 & 2008
• Completed commissioned sculpture- Maffra Shire Park - Won National award
• Full time Multimedia degree Student -Vic-Uni
• Open Water SCUBA Diving course Student
• Filming Channel 28, Two Wheel Torque
2006
• Completed Visual Arts Diploma full time Student- Bairnsdale TAFE. Received letter of gratitude for
my help with the Nowa Nowa Nudes.
• Jewellery Finisher - Curtis Australia
• Filming of Bairnsdale Autism seminar, Bruthen Boogy and Blues Festival.
2005
• Certificate IV Contemporary Visual Art and Multi Media Certificate II Full time student- Bairnsdale
TAFE. Received letter of gratitude for my help with the Nowa Nowa Nudes.
2004
• Attended Full time Certificate IV in Financial Services- Bairnsdale TAFE
2003 – 1996
• Plasterers Assistant, Family Business- Pete Siddle – Bairnsdale
2002
• Completed Certificates II,III,IV Qualifications Information Technology- Encouragement award.
1998
• Freelance Technician – Staging Connections- Melbourne
• Established Ten pin Bowling for people with disability's on a volunteer basis.
1997- 1998
• Aquatics Coordinator Laverton Fitness Centre. Responsible for improved safety record and
increased attendances
• Duties included- Senior Life guard and Trainer- Duty Manager- Swim instructor- Maintenance- PR-
Event management- Budget planning- Rosters- Policy making.
1996-1997
• Customer Service Officer, Life Guard, Swim Teacher, Duty Manager - Lakes Aquadome Leisure
Centre. Received letter of appreciation from management for quality work in reception and facility
presentation. Received letter of appreciation from Vic swim on behalf of management and parents
for quality teaching in the program.
1993- 1997
• Completed Certificate Occupational Studies -Recreation
• House Husband
1992- 1993
• Shed Construction- Allen Chippendale, Bairnsdale
1990 – 1992

5. • Farming and Slaughter man- Bruthen Butchers
1989- 1992
• Own Business- Goodwood Nursery – Supplying farmers and businesses.
1986- 1990
• Vegetable and cattle farming – Kevin Hine, Lindenow
1986
• Bonang Saw mill - Orbost
1985
• Vegetable and Cattle farming – Don Bashford, Lindenow
1984
• Stud Cattle and sheep farming – Ron Legge, Bairnsdale
AWARDS
Bravery Medallion. VU Leadership Award, Queen ST Audience Favourite. High score medallion
Bairnsdale Bowling centre. Under 18 Champions BRC Basketball. Under 18's Best Utility Wy
Yung F.C.
COMPUTER:
Indesign. Final Cut Pro. Final cut express. Motion, Imovie. Dreamweaver. Photoshop. Fireworks. Open
Office. Microsoft office professional. DvdPro.Idvd GarageBand. Flash. Audacity. Imusic.
Codeing VBA.HTML. Action script. SQL. PHP. Jarva script. Microsoft OfficeMacro's
VIDEO RECORDING / Professional
Sunshine Gallery Everywhere, Special Project Immigration Museum, Footscray Time Capsual,
Broadford Classic Bikes meet Channel 28. Bruthen Boogie and Blues Festival, East Gippsland
shire. Bairnsdale Speedway, Bairnsdale Battle of the Bands, Bairnsdale Autism conference
EDUCATION
Victoria university, East Gippsland institute of TAFE, Victoria Collage of Agriculture and
Horticulture Gilbert Chandler, SES, Royal Life Saving Society, Austswim, Bairnsdale Tech,
Caulfield Tech.
REFEREES
Trish Murley Standby Staff 0396547898
Professor Maureen Ryan School of Education Vic Uni Ph 0412218974
Terry Manoussakis head of Secondary Al Taqwa college. Ph 0392695000
Sue Oulton International Student Adviser-Victoria University, Ph 61 3 9919 5514
Kevin Dann. Principal. Sunshine College North Campus Ph 8311850
Linda Steele Principle Sunshine Collage North campus Ph 0431934413
Jenny Toye – Visual Arts Coordinator - East Gippsland TAFE Ph 0351579351
Luke Low- Lecturer -Multimedia/IT -School of Communication and the Arts-Victoria University
Ph: +613 9919 4754
References
To whom it may concern,
Trevor worked at our school over the course of a year as a student teacher. He was very professional in his
preparation for lessons. His delivery of subject matter was excellent and he established a very good rapport
with the students.
I would highly recommend him as a prospective teacher.
I would be glad to be a referee for him.

6. Yours
Mr Kevin Dann Principal,
Sunshine College, North Campus
Allison Orton
Sunshine College
Northumberland Road Sunshine 3020
To prospective employers or whom it may concern.
I came to know Trevor Donoghue through my work as head of art at Sunshine North collage where I
mentored him in my classroom pedagogy.
He taught art, graphics, literature, with many different mediums and strategies including computers to
engage the students in research and prac.
Trevor"s class lessons consisted of compressive presentations with demonstrations and he would roam
around the classroom assisting all students at an individual level.
He displayed a keen interest in the student's progress and would participate in dialogue with myself and
other staff.
He produced written reports on students progress inline with the school policy, curriculum and goal setting.
I found Trevor be genuinely friendly and caring to the interest of those around him along with a good sense
of humour.
Trevor conducted himself professionally in the classroom and outside the school environment in which I
found his work was of a high quality.
I would gladly recommend Trevor to any employee in the education system as a teacher or otherwise.
Feel free to contact me in regards to any queries you have in regard to my recommendation of Trevor.
Yours Sincerely
Allison Orton Art Teacher
Sunshine Secondary College
Phone 041 519 2559

7. Reference
To whom this may concern,
I am privileged to write in support of my dear friend and student, Trevor Donoghue. Trevor studied
in my classroom for close to three years, during which time I witnessed his tremendous growth and
development. This development came not only in the area of creativity, and leadership, but in
maturity and character as well.
Trevor quickly learned to manage his time, work in group situations under strict deadlines, and to
recognise the importance of a strong work ethic, persistence, and intellectual integrity. He has long
since become the most valuable member of my student-lab team, and a role model for his younger
classmates.
I highly recommend Trevor Donoghue to any program, or employer with absolute confidence and
without any reservations. He has made me proud, as his teacher and friend, and I am sure will
continue to do so as he departs from Victoria University.
Thank you for the opportunity of correspondence, and please feel free to contact me regarding
Trevor's suitability into any program or employment.
--
Luke Low
Lecturer of Innovative Pedagogies
School of Communications and the Arts
Victoria University
PO Box 14428
Melbourne Vic 8001 Australia
Mobile Phone: 0412 692 464
Email: luke.low@vu.edu.au
Web: www.vu.edu.au
To whom it may concern
Trevor Donoghue is apart of Victoria University’s ambassador program which is a group of elite
students who represent the University. They promote the University and their experience to
perspective students. Trevor commenced with the program at the beginning of the 2009 and has
been a fantastic contributor ever since. Trevor has shown great leadership during that time and has
been excellent at recruitment events. Trevor has shown his ability to communicate effectively with
presentations to our perspective students on transition as a mature age student. I can always rely on
Trevor and am confident that he will continue to apply his enthusiasm and skills to all challenges in
the future.
Regards
Mark Scherian : Student Ambassador Program Manger : 99194807