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Brisbane City, QLD, AU

Australia

• Led and directed the OPL team, overseeing the implementation of professional experience placements for teacher education courses, ensuring high quality and relevance for internal and external students.
• Developed policies and programs in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to reflect current trends in teacher education, enhancing the School of Education's reputation as a leader in the field.
• Collaborated with Academic staff to provide flexible supervision modes, aligning with the UNE Strategic Plan and fostering world-class education delivery.
• Managed an annual OPL budget exceeding $2 million, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial stewardship.
• Led a focused team responsible for professional experience placements, fostering innovation, engagement, and research opportunities within the education sector.
• Established links with authorities such as AITSL, NESA, and ACECQA, ensuring compliance and quality standards.

Brisbane, Australia

• Led strategic international marketing efforts for the School of Education, surpassing international student recruitment targets with innovative initiatives and providing expert advice on contemporary international.
• Monitored international program performance, identified improvement opportunities, and provided advice to leaders.
• Achieved multiple awards and grants, including the Internationalisation Allianz Care Grant and Seeding Grant for Internationalisations, while leading stakeholder engagement and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervised international postgraduate students and supported teaching staff, ensuring high-quality research supervision and ethical compliance while contributing to scholarly publications and research grant applications.
• Effectively collaborated with staff to drive the implementation of a Work Integrated Learning Plan (WIL).
• Strategically led the stakeholder engagement, development of the theoretical concept based on literature reviews and drove quality improvement results.

• Cultivated a high-performance culture and fostered collaborative relationships to enhance teaching and learning outcomes, aligning with industry standards and best practices.
• Negotiated promotional events and presentations, ensuring equity, OH&S compliance, and diversity and inclusion, while representing the institution with professionalism and integrity at international recruitment fairs.
• Managed commercialisation of course offerings, optimising competitiveness and financial viability, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to produce effective digital marketing content.
• Provided strategic marketing content to promote the School, enhancing its industry profile and actively engaging in community events and key committees.
• Delivered formal presentations at promotional events such as the Griffith International Summit, maximising positive student experiences and pastoral care support.

229 Elizabeth Street, CBD, Brisbane, Australia

• Demonstrated strong consultative skills, engaging with stakeholders to drive quality outcomes, including academic and non-academic staff, the Queensland College of Teachers, and industry associations.
• Applied exceptional expertise to identify and implement initiatives for improvement, notably developing the Graduate Teaching Performance Assessment (GTPA), a national performance assessment instrument for graduating.
• Devised the theoretical concept and successfully rolled out the trial process of the GTPA to fourteen universities across Australia, showcasing effective project management and leadership skills.
• Served as Chief Investigator for the Beginning Teacher Workforce Project, driving positive research impacts on professional practice, teacher education, and retention.
• Led a team of three Research Assistants and one Statistician, fostering effective collaboration and maintaining high-performance standards throughout the project.
• Contributed significantly to the advancement of teacher education and retention through innovative research and strategic leadership.

International

• Provided personalized tutoring sessions to international PhD students from diverse backgrounds, including Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, and South America, to meet their specific learning needs and academic goals.
• Offered comprehensive support and guidance to students in understanding and implementing research methodologies, including raw data management, literature review, data analysis techniques, and academic writing.
• Implemented effective teaching strategies to help students achieve high-quality academic performance.
• Regularly assessed student progress and comprehension levels, identifying areas for improvement and adapting tutoring methods.

Brisbane, Australia

• Contributed significantly to an ARC-funded research project investigating out-of-field teaching practices across disciplines, demonstrating research acumen and innovative approaches.
• Developed methodologies and data collection techniques, conducting skilful interviews and analysis to inform strategic reporting on research results.
• Ensured ethical clearance and maintained quality assurance standards, utilising effective communication skills for report writing and publications, contributing to the dissemination of research findings.

The University Of Queensland

• Applied effective research techniques to implement National Standards for Teachers in Queensland, aligning with the AITSL-led national performance framework.
• Managed data collation, case studies, and focus groups collaboratively and autonomously, ensuring data integrity.
• Contributed to DETE-funded research project administration and meeting management, adhering to university standards and best practices.
• Led research partnerships with academic and professional body representatives, facilitating knowledge transfer.
• Assessed formative and summative assessments for Master of Education students, providing constructive feedback and contributing to assessment design.
• Facilitated lectures and observed key andragogical practices for optimal teaching and learning.

University Of Western Australia

• Conducted thorough and insightful observations of practicum lessons to evaluate student teachers' performance and assess their teaching practices.
• Facilitated interviews and observations, providing valuable feedback and guidance to enhance teaching practices.
• Demonstrated exceptional report writing skills, effectively articulating assessment findings and insights with clarity and precision to stakeholders and supervisors.

Western Australia

• Employed various teaching methods to create engaging learning experiences and promote student participation in the classroom.
• Carefully planned lessons to effectively manage class time and develop activities that captured student interest and encouraged active involvement.
• Established an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where diversity was embraced, and students felt valued and respected.
• Tailored teaching approaches to accommodate the diverse learning needs and styles of individual students, ensuring all students could effectively access the curriculum.
• Utilised a range of instructional techniques and strategies to deliver lessons that aligned with student learning objectives and fostered academic growth.

Tanzania, East Africa

• Delivered highly effective instruction as a Language Teacher for Year 10, IB1, and IB2 students at the International School of Tanganyika.
• Cultivated a dedicated cohort of students, fostering their growth and development in language proficiency and literacy skills.

North West And Mpumalanga

• Provided leadership as the Head of Department, Line Manager, and Sports Coordinator within the South African Department of Education in the North West and Mpumalanga regions.
• Led departmental operations, served as a subject coordinator and year level manager, and coordinated sports activities.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership

Gched, Educational Leadership And Administration, General, Gched

Completed two year certificate in one year.

Doctor Of Education (Edd), School Leadership And Professional Development

Professional development of teachers assigned to out-of-field teaching positions

Master'S Degree, Cum Laude, Education Management

MEd Educational Management (cum laude)

Bachelor'S Of Education Degree, School Management, Bed Hons

Advanced Teaching Diploma: Remedial Teaching (Literacy And Numeracy), Education, Fed

Activities and Societies: Skills to identify, analyse specific learning needs of studentsFurther Education Diploma