Study Skills Teacher For 9Th - 12Th Grade : Brendan Okeefe

Subjects

Study Skills for High School (9th - 12th Grade)
Topics: Pathway planning, Transition planning, mind mapping, goal setting, career planning, memory skills, speed reading, accelerated learning
(Language of Instruction: English, Filipino)

Career Planning for High School (9th - 12th Grade)
Topics: Goal Setting, Skills Audit, Pathway Planning
(Language of Instruction: English)

Study Skills for Middle (5th - 8th Grade)
Topics: mind mapping, goal setting, brainstorming, memory skills, speed reading, accelerated learning
(Language of Instruction: English, Filipino)

English for Career & Vocational (Languages)
Topics: Converational Englsih and American Accent Development
(Language of Instruction: English)

Experience

Teaching

Tutor & Facilitator at www.mypathwayplan.com, Australia (Aug2008 - Present)

Subjects: Pathway Planning Business Plan Development, Self Employment Planning, Skills Auditing, Career Planning Goal Setting Mind Mapping Personal Development, Personal Branding Mentoring

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face and Online

Tutor & Facilitator at www.mindmappingforkids.com, Australia (Aug2008 - Present)

Subjects: Study Skills, Visual Thinking Skills, Idea Generation, Brainstormi

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face and Online

Tutor & Facilitator at www.myhighschoolsuccess.com, Australia (Aug2008 - Present)

Subjects: Study Skills, Visual Thinking Skills, Personal Compass, Skills Audit Pathway Planning Life-Skil

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face and Online

Brainstorm Facilitator at www.brainstormfacilitator.com, Australia (Jan2008 - Present)

Subjects: rainstorm Facilitation - Ideation, Evaluation amp, Graphic Facilitation - Australia-Wide, Virtual Brainstorming

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

Owner & Tutor at Study Fresh Learning Events - www.studyfresh.com, Australia (Jan2008 - Present)

Subjects: Metacognition mind mapping pathway planning test preparation critical thinking, memory techniques accelerated learning goal mapping skills auditing, nmemonics, speed reading and loads more...

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face and Online

I continue to teach because I love it and it comes naturally to me.
It's fun and I wake up excited at the prospect of engaging young people in a positive learning experience.
This is how I work with young people when I tutor.
1. I interview you and your child to determine what your needs are and the desired outcomes.
*We set up a free inquiry based mind mapping exercise.
2. I have a curriculum which is US and UK developed in study skills. I also have a courses in mind mapping, pathway mapping, goal mapping, skills auditing and career planning and more.
3. We will tailor a course specifically for your needs.
4. We agree on a hourly rate or a weekly, monthly rate and we begin.
I am always open to feedback from parents and students. I also learn a great deal from my tutoring and educating is a great passion of mine.
Visit www.studyfresh.com for more information.
I look forward to assisting you to learn how to learn and you WILL get positive results. Brendan

Pathway Officer at Slingshot Community Employment and Enterprise Center - www.slingshot.org.au, Australia (Mar2005 - Oct2007)

Subjects: Pathway Planning Business Plan Development, Self Employment Planning, Skills Auditing, Career Planning Goal Setting Mind Mapping Personal Development, Personal Branding Mentoring

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

I was awarded for being a Slingshot Mentor 2005.
Testimonial:
“Brendan is an inspiration in everything he does. The way in which he makes use of his incredibly vast array of skills and knowledge, makes him truly unique. Always happy to go out of his way to help and nurture others, his generosity is matched only by his innovative nature. During the time I worked with Brendan he was always professional, hard working and determined to make a difference to his world, my world and your world.”
Jon Hammond, Admin Support Officer, Slingshot

Professional

Chief Ideas Guy at Business Brainstorming, Australia (Jan2007 - Present)

I have 20 years experience in Idea Generation, Branding, Visual Identity, Marketing, Web Design & Development (ASP,PHP,AJAX), Online Research, SEO, Mobile Applications, Social Network, Design, Social Enterprise, Mind Mapping, Video, Music Composition, Performance, Project Management and Media Production.
http://www.businessbrainstorming.com.au

Creative Director at Naive Experts, Australia (Jan2007 - Present)

Naïve Experts exists to serve organizations that need to look outside themselves for ideas for new products, programs and promotion. No organization has a monopoly on thinkers or thought. Often, it is an idea from someone from outside the corporate environment, who has no particular interest in or knowledge about the organization who can provoke a turn to a new, winning way.
www.naiveexperts.com

Pathway Planning Officer at Slingshot Community Employment and Enterprise Centre, Australia (Mar2004 - Oct2007)

Pathway Planning
Mentoring
Mind Mapping Workshops
Goal Setting Workshops
Support & Advocacy
Database Development & Administration Support
Technology Integration
Business Presentations
Web Site Development
Marketing support
www.slingshot.org.au

Youth Worker at Frontyard Youth Services, Australia (Apr2002 - Oct2004)

I was working at Frontyard providing referral and support
for young people, particularly chronically homeless young
people. Frontyard is part of Melbourne Citymission. In addition to my role as youth worker, I provided
Information technology support and built a database of
service providers as well as a state-wide community portal for www.gatewayreconnect.org, part of the FACTS Federal Early Intervention Programs. Winter sleep out audio visual presentation at the at the corporate

Multi Media Teacher at Jesuit Social Services, Australia (May2001 - Jan2002)

I worked with Young People dual diagnosed with mental health, drug & alcohol issues.
I also provided research and administration support to the director of Artful Dodgers Studio.
I used Inquiry-based learning, art & technology to provide Young People in the program with an outlet for self-expression & development along with teaching the value of the Internet as a communication and job search tool.
· Computer aided design courses

Web Integrator at KUSP Pty Ltd, Australia (Jan2000 - Nov2000)

Responsible for integration of the front and back end of
company web site. Development of 3D applications within
the site.
Content management site structure and maintenance.
Technology Integration
Kiosk Design
3D Integration
Project Management
Web development

Academics and Credentials

Education

Certificate of Teaching Mastery (May2008 - Present)

Teachers Without Borders, Philippines

Public Speaking with Humour (Mar2007 - Jan2008)

Humourversity, Australia

I passed. and I made numerous speeches over the year. Pete Crofts is a great teacher and mentor.

Cert IV in Small Business Management (Oct2004 - Jan2005)

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia

I lectured to our class in Internet marketing and website development.

Cert IV Community Services
Cert IV Youth Work (Feb2000 - Jan2001)

Kangan Batman College, Australia

Music
English (Feb1988 - Nov1989)

University of the District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States

HSC (Jan1982 - Nov1986)

Balwyn High School, Australia

Professional Exams

Presentation, 2008

Philippines

My Pathway Plan, 2008

Australia

Business Brainstorming, 2008

Australia

Certifications or Credentials

First Aid - Level 3, 2005

Australia

SCEEC Youth Business Mentor, 2005

Australia

Conflict Resolution & Dealing With Difficult People, 2003

Australia

HTML Advanced CSS, 2000

Australia

Publications and Research

Study Fresh Lessons by Brendan O'Keefe. Primarily an ideas person with a burning desire to acquire and share knowledge. 11 years as a web developer, speaker, trainer, youth worker and educator, I bring many diverse experiences and skills to the table. . (View)

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