Jonathan Heard Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Facilitator of the Victorian Department of Education and Training's Professional Learning Communities (PLC) program.

Melbourne, Australia

Provision of professional development workshops to teachers, specifically in the area of effective classroom instruction and student learning.

Balwyn High School

In this role, I work alongside, and in support of, my colleagues in the leadership team of the school. Together, we assist the school to set its strategic direction for continued improvement in the wellbeing and academic achievement of our students. The specifics of my role include:Provision of whole-school professional development presentations, masterclasses and professional learning modules for teachers.Design and implementation of the school's current professional… Show more In this role, I work alongside, and in support of, my colleagues in the leadership team of the school. Together, we assist the school to set its strategic direction for continued improvement in the wellbeing and academic achievement of our students. The specifics of my role include:Provision of whole-school professional development presentations, masterclasses and professional learning modules for teachers.Design and implementation of the school's current professional learning team (PLT) process.Consultation to the school's literacy task force to develop a school-wide approach to teaching literacy.Instructional observation, coaching and feedback to teachers.Contribution to several committees within the school including eLearing steering committee and Curriculum Design Team.Coordination of the Accelerated Learning Program for gifted and talented students:- Manage and lead staff in gifted and talented learning, teaching and assessment- establishment of a Culture of Visible Thinking within the program, modelled on the Harvard GSE's Project Zero- Management of the testing, interview and selection process for students entering the program- Oversight of the wellbeing and progress of students within the program Show less

Balwyn High School

Design and delivery of a collaborative inquiry-based learning program at year 9 which seeks to engage students in issues of global social justice and sustainability.Instruction of students in skills of information literacy, ICT, public speaking and presenting, creativity and collaborative learning.Development of staff in the instructional methodology of the program.

Melbourne And Shanghai

Leading a team of four teachers and 20 students from Victoria in the development of a six-day, live demonstration of Victorian public education at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The demonstration took place in a purpose built 'smart' classroom situated within a pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo and was part of a larger strategy by the DEECD to promote the Victorian education system to a global audience.Specific responsibilities included:Management of the curriculum planning… Show more Leading a team of four teachers and 20 students from Victoria in the development of a six-day, live demonstration of Victorian public education at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The demonstration took place in a purpose built 'smart' classroom situated within a pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo and was part of a larger strategy by the DEECD to promote the Victorian education system to a global audience.Specific responsibilities included:Management of the curriculum planning, resourcing, writing and delivery.Liaison with the DEECD's Shanghai World Expo board and Project ManagerPresentations to visiting government and educational representatives from within ChinaManagement of the learning and well-being of the students in our care whilst in China. Show less

Altona College And Bayside College

Peer-coaching in classroom instructional practiceProvision of professional development for staff regarding pedagogy and curriculum innovations

Master'S Degree, Education

Graduate Diploma, Education

Graduate Certificate Of Arts, Art History

Bachelor'S Degree, Arts

Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honours Society