Daniel Shaw
About Daniel Shaw
Daniel Shaw serves as the Vice Curator at Global Shapers Community in Perth, Australia, where he has contributed to enterprise development programs for teachers. He is also a Senior School Social Sciences Teacher at the Department of Education, Western Australia, and has received multiple awards for his contributions to education.
Work at Global Shapers Community
Daniel Shaw currently serves as Vice Curator at Global Shapers Community, a position he has held since 2019. He previously worked as Curator from 2018 to 2019 and as a Global Shaper from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to various initiatives aimed at empowering young leaders and fostering community engagement in Perth, Western Australia.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Shaw has a diverse educational background. He studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where he earned an Advanced Diploma of Music in Music Production from 2009 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Social Sciences from Edith Cowan University, completed between 2012 and 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in 2015 and became a Google Certified Educator - Level 1 in 2016. He furthered his education at Harvard University Graduate School of Education, completing the Harvard Visible Thinking program in 2016.
Background
Daniel Shaw has extensive experience in education and community development. He currently works as a Senior School Social Sciences Teacher at the Department of Education, Western Australia, a role he has held since 2015. He chairs the Curriculum Advisory Committee to the School’s Curriculum and Standards Authority of Western Australia, focusing on Business Management and Enterprise education. His involvement in education is complemented by his work in social enterprise development.
Achievements
Daniel Shaw has received several awards recognizing his contributions to education. He is a recipient of the Teachers Mutual Bank Beginning Teacher Award and the Business Educators Australasia Young Teacher Award. He leads the Perth SOUP Micro Financing initiative, which supports social enterprises, and has facilitated the development of over 20 youth-focused social enterprises through this initiative since 2018.
Professional Learning Initiatives
Daniel Shaw has delivered professional learning to over 100 teachers, focusing on the creation of enterprise development programs within their schools. His efforts aim to enhance educational practices and empower educators to foster entrepreneurial skills among students.