Bell Education Consulting is a small consultancy business focused on the delivery of contract work in the education, not for profit and government sectors. My career experiences have been extensive and professionally rewarding, chiefly underpinned by a focus on achieving quality learning outcomes for young people. Most recently I successfully developed a training program for The Smith Family, "Developing Sustainable Partnerships with Schools ". The training session was designed to… Show more Bell Education Consulting is a small consultancy business focused on the delivery of contract work in the education, not for profit and government sectors. My career experiences have been extensive and professionally rewarding, chiefly underpinned by a focus on achieving quality learning outcomes for young people. Most recently I successfully developed a training program for The Smith Family, "Developing Sustainable Partnerships with Schools ". The training session was designed to provide participants with knowledge, learnings and strategies to support but also address some of the challenges to creating strong sustainable partnerships with schools. Prior to this work I completed a Feasibility Study in the Pilbara Region in WA for The Smith Family. The key purpose of this work was to determine the feasibility of The Smith Family growing its operations in this region with a view to increased impact, profile and sustainability.Other service delivery projects and training offerings have focused on:- Barriers facing young people to achieve a successful transition from school to work- Supporting schools to attain successful parent engagement- Models of career education for young people- Projects which support mentoring and learning- Developing sustainable school, business, community partnerships.Project work has included grant and report writing, focus group facilitation, business case/feasibility studies, strategic planning, content development and market research. This has enabled me to work closely with internal and/or external working group/s and other stakeholders, developing service delivery design, liaising with potential and existing partners and writing applications. Show less

I worked with the Qld team to promote and deliver the Institute's products and services, including the mental health and well being frameworks, KidsMatter Primary and MindMatters; supporting teachers and schools and delivering online and face to face professional learning events.

As Senior Manager for The Smith Family I successfully project managed the School Business Community Partnership Broker Program across 4 regions in South East Qld to ensure high quality sustainable partnerships; the achievement of all governance and contractual requirements for the Federal Government, professional development support for 30 staff and advocacy for the attainment and transition outcomes for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged families and communities.

Project Management in Teaching and Learning Branch where I developed more effective, organised and readily accessible management and information storage systems, streamlined project accountability and collected governance data to develop n useful and productive database

Prior project work: the development of a model for the NSW Education Department which provided a capacity building approach to supporting the professional learning and career development needs of newly appointed Aboriginal teachers.Future project work: small scale evaluation and research projects, resource development and educational consultancy support to schools, systems and 'school to work' community organisations.

Consultancy work which supported- The national evaluation of the Enterprise Learning in the 21st Century Project, - Step to the Future Initiative and - Career Advice Australia, including the Stage 4 and 5 evaluation of RICAs and NICs- Development of Local Community Partnership (LCP) case studies- The national Indigenous Attendance Project including the writing of best practice case studies- Co-development of a teacher resource supporting personalised learning for… Show more Consultancy work which supported- The national evaluation of the Enterprise Learning in the 21st Century Project, - Step to the Future Initiative and - Career Advice Australia, including the Stage 4 and 5 evaluation of RICAs and NICs- Development of Local Community Partnership (LCP) case studies- The national Indigenous Attendance Project including the writing of best practice case studies- Co-development of a teacher resource supporting personalised learning for Indigenous students Show less

Leading and managing state wide policy & programs, including planning, monitoring, reporting and financial accountability for:- The NSW School to Work Program including the development of a vision and key result areas model, evaluation processes based on clear KPIs, promotional and marketing materials, resource development for schools and training for teachers.- The NSW Work Placement Coordination Program, with close links to the 35 Local Community Partnerships, business and… Show more Leading and managing state wide policy & programs, including planning, monitoring, reporting and financial accountability for:- The NSW School to Work Program including the development of a vision and key result areas model, evaluation processes based on clear KPIs, promotional and marketing materials, resource development for schools and training for teachers.- The NSW Work Placement Coordination Program, with close links to the 35 Local Community Partnerships, business and industry across NSW. - State wide career development programs for teachers and students. Show less

State wide responsibility for the management and leadership of vocational education for schools students providing high quality leadership and policy advice

Ensuring accountability for teaching and learning and resource management. Articulating a school vision and developing a strong shared culture. Leading the school self-evaluation team, developing annual reports, analysing data and negotiating achievable targets.Demonstrating commitment to public accountability via rigorous planning and development processes.Managing, supervising and administering personnel and daily operations of a large educational organisation Providing… Show more Ensuring accountability for teaching and learning and resource management. Articulating a school vision and developing a strong shared culture. Leading the school self-evaluation team, developing annual reports, analysing data and negotiating achievable targets.Demonstrating commitment to public accountability via rigorous planning and development processes.Managing, supervising and administering personnel and daily operations of a large educational organisation Providing leadership in curriculum and professional development, teaching and learning strategies and welfare programs. Show less

Providing leadership, organisation and planning for curriculum change through curriculum consultancy team who working strategically to support schools to improve student learning outcomes and deliver system targets.Identifying and analysing needs and providing leadership for the development of training programs incorporating adult learning and competency based principles.