Associate Professor Reyna Zipf
B. App. Science, Dip. Ed., M. Ed. Studies, Doctor of Education.Deputy Dean Learning and Teaching
School of Education and the Arts
Centre for Research in Equity & Advancement of Teaching & Education (CREATE)
Bruce Highway - Office 3.40, Building 19
Rockhampton, Queensland, 4702
Universities Studied At
| Doctor of Education: | CQUniversity, 2013 |
| Masters of Education Studies: | CQUniversity, 2003 |
| Diploma of Education: | University of Queensland, 1984 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science: | CQUniversity, 1983 |
| Certificate IV - Workplace Training and Assessment: | CQUniversity, 2014 |
Awards
2015 - Student Voice Awards for Distance Educator of the Year
2011 - Valuing Quality Teaching Student’s Choice Award.
2004 - Peter Doherty Award for Excellence in Science Education.
Professional Experience
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Senior Lecturer (Level C), 2016 – onwards Lecturer (Level B), 2013 - present |
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Head of Program – Secondary & VET programs, 2010 – 2012 |
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Head of Chemistry – The Rockhampton Grammar School, 2007 – 2008 |
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Sub Dean of Education, Rockhampton campus, 2004 – 2006 |
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Program Coordinator, Education, Rockhampton Campus, 2001 – 2006 |
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Casual lecturer and tutor, CQUniversity, 1990 – 2000 |
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| Secondary schools: |
Head of Chemistry – The Rockhampton Grammar School, 2007 – 2009 |
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Acting Head of Science – Glenmore State High School, 1991, 1993-1994 |
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Science & Mathematics Secondary School Teacher, 1985 – 2000 |
I commenced a career in secondary teaching in 1985 teaching Maths, Science, Biology and Chemistry. From 1990 to 2001 I was involved in casual lecturing in Science Education at CQUniversity whilst teaching maths and science full-time at a local secondary school. Since 2002 I have worked as a full-time lecturer within the School of Education and the Arts, CQUniversity. In 2007 I was fortunate to be offered the opportunity to return to secondary school teaching part-time and adjust my work at CQUniversity to accommodate this. Going back to secondary teaching was wonderful and reminded me of why I chose the profession. In 2013 I completed my Doctorate of Education titled 'Teacher as bricoleur: A grounded phenomenological case study of creativity in secondary school science education'.
Professional Memberships
Current registration with the Queensland College of Teacher
Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
- Head of Program (2010 – 2012) - Bachelor of Learning Management (Secondary and VET)
- Sub Dean of Programs (2004 – 2006) - Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary and VET, double degree suite, and Graduate Diploma of Education Secondary).
- Program Coordinator (2001 – 2006) - Bachelor of Learning Management (Secondary and VET, and double degree suite).
Program Review
2015 –Program Review of the CQUniversity Masters by Research.
2011 - Five-Yearly Program Review and Re-Accreditation: CQ11 Bachelor of Learning Management (Secondary) Program
Professional Interests
Science education
Mathematics education
STEM education
Service learning - volunteer teaching abroad
Key Achievements
| 2013-2015 Salaam Baalak Trust Volunteer Teaching Project 2011 - Valuing Quality Teaching Student’s Choice Award. |
| 2004 - Peter Doherty Award for Excellence in Science Education |
| 2003-2007 Internship Program, Bachelor of Learning Management |
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 3904 Specialist Studies in Education
