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Laura Higgins da SilvaMTESOL, BEd (Primary), CertIVTAE
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Statement of Support
“For me, the vision of Australia’s first Christian University is a realisation of a dream. Not only for myself as an academic who aspires to teach in a Christian University, but for my children who will one day have the opportunity to also participate in its fruition. I really believe that a Christian University is a necessity for our society, and that we should place great value on the importance of our future generations having this academic option. Australia will see the benefits that this project with bring in the short, medium and long term for our society’s education.”
Professional Biography
Laura is a dedicated teacher with 11 years of diversified teaching experience in primary school, ESL and vocational education. She is a loving mother and wife. Self-motivated and always pursuing academic and personal excellence. She is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences for her students, both in the classroom and online.
Laura completed a Bachelor of Primary Teaching and Learning at Canterbury University in New Zealand before heading to Brazil where she taught English as a Second Language for 5 years. During her time in Brazil she became fluent in the Portuguese language and now makes it a priority to speak both languages to her husband and three young children within the home, who are also bilingual.
Upon her return to Australia in 2013, Laura decided to pursue her education further and completed a Master of Teaching English as a Second Language at Deakin University, Melbourne. Since then, she has continued to dedicate her time to teaching ESL, alongside, Certificate IV and Diploma of TESOL.
She is currently working on a Graduate Diploma in Arts by way of research with Monash University and is determined to complete a PhD on "Cultural Linguistics and Embodied Metaphors in the Bible". She aspires to one day lecture at University.
Laura completed a Bachelor of Primary Teaching and Learning at Canterbury University in New Zealand before heading to Brazil where she taught English as a Second Language for 5 years. During her time in Brazil she became fluent in the Portuguese language and now makes it a priority to speak both languages to her husband and three young children within the home, who are also bilingual.
Upon her return to Australia in 2013, Laura decided to pursue her education further and completed a Master of Teaching English as a Second Language at Deakin University, Melbourne. Since then, she has continued to dedicate her time to teaching ESL, alongside, Certificate IV and Diploma of TESOL.
She is currently working on a Graduate Diploma in Arts by way of research with Monash University and is determined to complete a PhD on "Cultural Linguistics and Embodied Metaphors in the Bible". She aspires to one day lecture at University.