Instructional DesignerDec 2022 - Present · Melbourne, VictoriaAnalysing training needsDesigning training solutionsDeveloping digital on-demand learning modules Implementing training coursesEvaluating the success of training: Analysing training needs: Designing training solutions; developing digital on-demand learning modules; implementing training courses; and evaluating the success of training.Skills: Stakeholder Management · Analytical Skills · Communication · Instructional Design · Articulate Storyline · E-Learning · Employee Training · Facilitation · Curriculum Development

Tutoring Master of Teaching studentsOnline facilitation of learning groupsMarking assessments for Master of TeachingEncouraging students to construct knowledge collaboratively by building on previous learnings

Analysing training needsDesigning training solutionsDeveloping digital on-demand learning modules Implementing training coursesEvaluating the success of training

• Providing instructional leadership in pedagogy, curriculum and assessment in a large Secondary school• Lead improvement initiatives by motivating teachers, developing their expertise and building a high-performance professional team of teachers and heads of departments• Advising and guiding teachers in the design and implementation of student-centred classroom strategies and curriculum to promote engagement and improve learning outcomes • Designing and delivering structured Professional Development for Teachers in AITSL standards and high-impact teaching strategies, using live and online training• Facilitating collaborative and purposeful coaching conversations and creating resources to support teachers in building their capacity as educators to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners• Researching teaching methods and coaching strategies and preparing reports and resources for leadership and teachers• Creating learning resources and assessments, teaching VET Music Industry Cert III, VCE Music using high-impact teaching Key Achievements:• 90% of my coaching team of teachers and heads of department reached their goal for student improvement using a high-impact teaching strategy during our first Impact Cycle• Received outstanding 360 Feedback Review from the team and the management

• Led a team of 14 Performing Arts Staff and Instrumental Staff, coordinating Arts Events• Engaging teacher of VET Music Industry Cert II and III to engage students with real-world musical experiences allowing for flexible learning choices• Designing and creating curriculum and extracurricular resources for the Arts • Overseeing the design, creation and implementation of new student-centred Learning resources in the Arts based on the Australian Curriculum• Expert teacher of 7 - 12 Music and Drama using high-impact teaching strategies to improve outcomes• Creating, modifying and adjusting music curriculum resources to meet student’s diverse learning needs, including embedding Indigenous perspectives in the Arts curriculum• Creating and delivering online curriculum resources and video lessons for remote learning• Staging and directing innovative and engaging Musicals, Concerts and events Key Achievement:• Organised an inter-house Arts competition for Music, Media, Art, Dance and Drama that engaged 1400 students• Action Research team to improve Literacy in the Arts achieved a 25% student improvement in the use of written analysis

• Determined student goals and objectives and discussed music lesson details with them before committing to a plan for direction and guidance in a Catholic School• Structured lessons based on the objectives and goals of the VCE Music Performance and Music Lessons for Year 10 • Provided students with appropriate materials and resources to reinforce their learning

• Managing a team of 16 staff and leading workshops and meetings in the Music curriculum and extracurricular activities• Planning, creating and delivering engaging Primary and Secondary Music class lessons using the Australian Curriculum• Senior Music Assessor for the District Review Panel, Sunshine Cost• Overseeing the growth of an extensive and successful instrumental music program• Musical Director of 7 full-length senior Musicals• Teaching Drama and English• 6 Months as Head of Senior Studies, coordinating the teaching of curriculum for Years 10 – 12• 2 Years as Head of House overseeing pastoral care for students and managing pastoral care teachersKey Achievement:• Developed a positive culture to grow the music department to include a third of the 900-student school taking Instrumental Lessons and involved in ensembles

Primary Music Teacher and Choral Conductor

Instrumental Music Teacher, Secondary and Primary Music Teacher.