MS ZOE POULSON
CAREERS PRACTITIONER

Commencing at St Catherine’s School this year, working alongside Miss Kristy Tine as a Careers Practitioner, Zoe says this role is a career highlight for her.

“I have worked as an educator for 17 years, and time really has flown. I love teaching. My new role at St Catherine’s is a career highlight for me, as it provides the opportunity to work closely with students to help them realise their strengths and potential,” Zoe says.

“I want every student I work with to feel hopeful and excited about their future career pathway and to see the scope for an amazing and satisfying career. Aligning their values with their career path is something I feel very strongly about.

“I love working directly with people. A short stint in Public Relations made me realise that I needed a career which was ultimately about helping people. I had always loved reading and social issues, so teaching gave me the opportunity to talk about my passions and help people. It was the perfect combination,” Zoe shares about her decision to become a teacher.

Zoe has an Arts Degree from Melbourne University, majoring in Literature & Politics, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) and after many years as a VCE teacher and Year Level  Coordinator, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Careers Practice. Zoe has worked in girls education for over 16 years.