Curriculum Vitae

CAREER SUMMARY



My career pathway has led me to become a skilled instructional leader in a variety of roles and educational settings. I have achieved significant improvement in learning outcomes in all phases of learning from early childhood, adolescence and adult education. I have experience change management with regard to implementing the online learning strategy at the Centre for Inclusive Schooling (CIS) and modifying processes at Arbor Grove Primary School. I have a well developed knowledge of the Department of Education’s policies and processes.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Key skills that I have developed include:

Instructional leadership through the use of teaching and learning strategies that encourage active learning.


Improving learning outcomes through diagnostic assessment and explicit teaching of numeracy, literacy and scientific skills to meet the learning needs of students with learning difficulties, disabilities, cultural and socio-economic differences.


Effective communication and interpersonal skills when relating to a variety of individuals in the workplace and with public.


Action learning to improve my own practice and support others in changing their practice to improve learning outcomes.

CURRENT EDUCATION



Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership Murdoch University, Western Australia (Incomplete)


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Murdoch University, Western Australia 1992



Diploma in Education (Secondary) Murdoch University, Western Australia 1986



Bachelor of Science (Biology) Murdoch University, Western Australia 1986

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Support Teacher, Centre for Inclusive Schooling (DoE), West Perth  , Online Learning and Learning Difficulties (Substantive position) June 2007 - Present (1.0 FTE) (Except 5 terms at Arbor Grove)


Acting Deputy Principal, Arbor Grove Primary School, Ellenbrook  April 2010 – Sept 2011 (1.0 FTE) (Except Term 1 2011)


Self Employed (Registered with Dyslexia Speld Foundation WA and tutor for Department of Child Protection) Specialist Literacy and Numeracy Teacher (PP – Yr 11) Nov 2005 – Present


Lecturer and Course Coordinator in Biology, Phoenix Academy, Fremantle Jun 2004 – Nov 2005 (0.2 FTE)


Secondary Teaching – Catholic Education Commission Schools Teacher (Biology, Human Biology and Lower School Science) Jan 1987 – Dec 1999 (1.0 FTE)
George Green School, United Kingdom  Teacher (GCSE Science) *May 1994 – Dec 1994 (1.0 FTE)
*Jan-May 1994 Travelling overseas
*Jan 2000 – June 2004 Child rearing and Licenced Family Day Care Provider


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

DSF Literacy Services (Registered Tutor
Western Australian Primary Principals Association (Aspirant Member)
Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT) 32003926


Security
Working with Children Check 45180


INTERESTS
Social networking for professional development
Choral singing
Writing children’s stories