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)
- r.zipf@cqu.edu.au
- (07) 4923 2274
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Rockhampton North
Bruce Highway - Office 3.40, Building 19
Rockhampton, Queensland, 4702
About Me
General
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
| CQUniversity: |
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 |
Research Supervision
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 3904 Specialist Studies in Education
