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Dr Simon Crook is director of CrookED Science, an award-winning STEM education consultancy, and honorary associate at the School of Physics at The University of Sydney. Through CrookED Science (founded in 2015), Simon works with primary and high school teachers and students around many aspects of science and STEM education, including running accredited professional development for teachers, working with gifted STEM students, making science more hands-on and engaging, and delivering online workshops to HSC science students. Wearing his other hat, Simon assists the Sydney University Physics Education Research (SUPER) group with their work, including liaising with NESA regarding the science syllabuses. His PhD research evaluated the impact of technology on student attainment in the sciences.
Simon is also a regular commentator on education in NSW, particularly around Band 6s in the HSC, has written several journal and media articles, and is a reviewer for four international STEM education academic journals. He is a regular contributor on social media, supporting teachers, celebrating student success and sharing resources. Previously, Simon was a technology education adviser for seven years to a large system of schools K-12, and a high school physics teacher for 15 years.
PO Box 521, Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203
0458 299573
simon@simoncrook.com
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Simon Crook
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2020–present
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Deputy Principal at Australian Christian College - Southlands
Doctor of Education
2020–present
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2021
Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
Year 7 Community Leader and Leader for Learning Technologies and Platforms at Northern Beaches Christian School
Master of Business Administration, 2017–2019
2021
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2013
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Master of Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy)
2013
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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
2009–2012
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2015–present
2021
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Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
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Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
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1994–2008
2008–2014
2010–2017
2015–present
2021
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2021
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Deputy Director at Asia Education Foundation
2021
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2015–present
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Director of CrookED Science
Regional Teaching and Learning Excellence Award, Teachers Guild NSW, 2021
5-Star Service Provider for Professional Development, The Educator, 2021
2015–present
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2017
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Part-time PhD in Physics Education Research, The University of Sydney
2010–2017
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2008–2014
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Senior e-learning adviser, Catholic Education Office Sydney
2008–2014
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1994–2008
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High school Physics teacher, various coordinator and leadership positions
1994–2008
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