David Hennessy

About Me

Learning doesn't have to be boring! I'm a life-long learner (currently working on my 3rd degree) and I teach because I lgenuinely love engaging students.

Academic Qualifications

Master of Teaching (English, Physics) - ACU

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours, Electrical Engineering) - The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing, Literature) - Deakin (current enrolment)

Experience

Substitute Teacher, Department of Education (Tasmania and Western Australia)                            1 year

English and Mathematics Teacher, Karratha Senior High School                                                    3 years

First Grade Teacher, Anuban Phayao School (Phayao, Thailand)                                                     1 year

Project Engineer, Redflex Traffic Systems Pty Ltd (Melbourne, Australia)                                     2 years

Teaching Methodology

My main approach to teaching involves connecting learning to real-world, big-picture questions which engage students and keep them thinking beyond the duration of my classes. I am also skilled at breaking down complex topics and processes into clear steps, which students can grasp and build on to develop a complete, high-level understanding. When teaching and assigning tasks, I am responsive to student abilities and needs, as I believe there is no one approach which suits every student.