Our Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching students share their experiences on the journey to a teaching career.
A passion for biology is shared in the classroom
Zoe felt a pull towards education when her sister proclaimed she hated biology. With a passion for environmental science and biology, she was determined to change her sister’s mind and share her love of science in the classroom.
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QUT graduate returns to study teaching
After completing a degree in visual arts, Bonnie Sturgess travelled the world and worked abroad before returning to Brisbane to study a Master of Teaching (Secondary).
Professional placements – learn about the type of teacher you want to become
Having recently graduated in secondary education with the cohort’s highest GPA, Sandra was also successful gaining a Term 4 contract at Brisbane Girls Grammar then offered a year-long contract teaching biology.
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Finding your teaching passion in remote Queensland
It took a stint teaching overseas for QUT education graduate Serena Burnett to realise her dream teaching role was right at her doorstep in remote Queensland.
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Early childhood education – shaping a child’s future
Paris understood that the first few years of a child’s life are the most important. Having passionate and driven teachers can help set up a great foundation for learning. With this in mind, she was inspired to pursue a degree in early childhood education.
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Studying education leads to job at prestigious school
After receiving the highest GPA in her cohort, Sandra went on to gain a Term 4 contract at one of Brisbane’s most prestigious girls’ schools - Brisbane Girls Grammar (BGG). She was then offered a year-long contract at the school teaching biology.
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Professional work experience gave me 'real world' teaching experience
Final year student Toby Winters shares his top tips for studying secondary education at QUT.
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Future teacher brings a passion for chemistry and education to the classroom
With a sister who graduated last year in Seconary Education with the cohort's highest GPA, Kylie Vecchio has big shoes to fill. Now in her second year of Secondary Education Kylie is using her sister’s success to also do well and inspire students.
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