Ms. Cynthia Mikel
Name:
Ms. Cynthia Mikel
School:
Sir Joseph Banks High School
Extra Subject Information:
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Position Held at School:
Head of HSIE, Senior HSC Teacher, HSC Author and HSC Examination Marker
VCE Subject(s) Teaching:
HSC Legal Studies, HSC Ancient History, HSC Modern History, HSC Business Studies, HSC Work Studies, HSC Society & Culture
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma of Teaching
Role at TSSM:
Cynthia has been part of TSSM’s HSIE team since 2025, and has taken up opportunities to teach HSC Legal Studies, HSC Work Studies, HSC Society & Culture, HSC Modern History, HSC Business Studies and HSC Ancient History to many students. This has provided her with the chance to quickly develop as a HSC HSIE teacher, leading her students towards impressive study scores.
Cynthia has been teaching since 2004. She is extremely knowledgeable, which gives her the ability to simplify difficult topics helping her students achieve exceptional results throughout their journey.
Cynthia is a motivated teacher who makes use of available resources to enhance and improve her teaching abilities so her students can continue to excel.
At TSSM, Cynthia also plays an important role in producing high quality resources in HSC HSIE.
Teaching Philosophy:
As a passionate educator and leader, Cynthia is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Her commitment to student growth, innovative teaching methods, and collaboration with colleagues inspires a culture of growth, curiosity and resilience. Cynthia believes in empowering every student to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. Furthermore, as a leader, Cynthia prioritises a culture that is transparent and built on trust, encouraging teamwork and a shared vision amongst staff, leading to a thriving educational community.
Interests:
Reading,
Singing,
Dancing,
Sports