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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

- Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of significant curriculum programs and initiatives.- Developing strategic priorities for the work of the Primary Curriculum team in the provision of support to K-6 schools.- Leading the team to deliver program outcomes in a timely, efficient and effective manner within budgets.- Liaising with Public School NSW staff and key stakeholders including NESA, ACARA, the Primary Principals Association and the NSW Teachers Federation.- Providing… Show more - Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of significant curriculum programs and initiatives.- Developing strategic priorities for the work of the Primary Curriculum team in the provision of support to K-6 schools.- Leading the team to deliver program outcomes in a timely, efficient and effective manner within budgets.- Liaising with Public School NSW staff and key stakeholders including NESA, ACARA, the Primary Principals Association and the NSW Teachers Federation.- Providing high-level strategic advice to the senior executives including briefings and other written communication.- Providing strategic leadership in the development of the unit's work in implementing state and national agendas in the K-6 curriculum.- Developing and leading a high performing collaborative team.- Representing Public Schools NSW in stakeholder meetings, forums and high-level reviews. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

- Provided curriculum policy advice, professional support to schools and managed projects to support the implementation of K-6 English programs.- Provided advice on state and national initiatives and policies and the implications for the teaching and learning of English in public schools.- Coordinated English curriculum and professional learning services to Department of Education staff.- Prepared papers, briefings, media releases and speeches on curriculum issues for senior… Show more - Provided curriculum policy advice, professional support to schools and managed projects to support the implementation of K-6 English programs.- Provided advice on state and national initiatives and policies and the implications for the teaching and learning of English in public schools.- Coordinated English curriculum and professional learning services to Department of Education staff.- Prepared papers, briefings, media releases and speeches on curriculum issues for senior officers.- Identified issues and researched initiatives in the English curriculum area to provide advice to senior officers.- Developed and implemented support for the English curriculum area, addressing quality teaching and the integration of ICT. Show less

Darlinghurst Public School

- Led the update and creation of whole-school student reporting processes and documents to align with the requirements of the NSW K-10 English, Mathematics and Science/Technology syllabuses for the Australian Curriculum.- Initiated, led, evaluated and supported whole-school professional learning programs and initiatives based on the new NSW K-10 English, Mathematics and Science and Technology syllabuses.- Led development of the mathematics scope and sequence (K-6) including quality… Show more - Led the update and creation of whole-school student reporting processes and documents to align with the requirements of the NSW K-10 English, Mathematics and Science/Technology syllabuses for the Australian Curriculum.- Initiated, led, evaluated and supported whole-school professional learning programs and initiatives based on the new NSW K-10 English, Mathematics and Science and Technology syllabuses.- Led development of the mathematics scope and sequence (K-6) including quality assessment tasks.- Led, evaluated and sustained targeted growth in English and mathematics programs, fostering 21st Century strategies for teaching and learning.- Initiated, led, evaluated and supported whole-school professional learning programs and initiatives based on the new NSW K-10 English Syllabus including the development of the school’s English scope and sequence (K-6).- Demonstrated ability to lead curriculum change effectively within a community of high expectations. Show less

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

- Provided the region’s 211 schools (including 32 National Partnership schools) with effective and targeted professional development (online and face-to-face).- Created tools, resources and gave high-level strategic advice to support the implementation of the F(Prep)-10 Australian Curriculum.- Reported directly to the Regional Director and Assistant Regional Directors.- Provided feedback and advice to Senior Policy writers and the Assistant Director-General.

Warwick Central State School

- Modelled quality teaching across the Early and Middle Phases of Learning that resulted in improved student literacy/numeracy achievement.- Led and coordinated literacy coaching of classroom teachers and review of the school literacy program.- Assumed a lead role within the school management team, developed and implemented effective strategies relating to literacy targets relevant to classification as a ‘National Partnership’ school.

Warwick Central State School

- Led, coordinated and prepared staff for the Teaching and Learning Audit.- Improved audit results to include two high ratings for: ‘Analysis and discussion of data’ and ‘Targeted use of school resources’.- Attained role as Accredited Facilitator – Learning Place; trained and mentored staff in the effective use of a range of digital tools.

Freestone State School

- Guest speaker at 2010 Regional Early Years Conference: Effective Spelling Strategies in the Early Years.- Awarded both Queensland’s State Award for Health and Nutrition and Darling Downs’ Greenest and Healthiest School for an integrated unit of work – ‘Getting Down and Dirty’.- Led all aspects of school operations including staffing, finance, assets and maintenance while teaching a multi-age class.

Freestone State School

- Led, managed and choreographed a combined-school J-Rock performance involving three small rural schools. - Attained Digital Pedagogy Licence, nominated for a Qld Smart Classroom Award.- Developed a whole-school curriculum framework aligning planning, assessment and reporting.

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