Meredith Lawson Email & Phone Number

Australia

Specialising in education consultancy and human resource management.

Tokyo, Japan

Nishimachi is a tight-knit international school in central Tokyo that is focussed on high academic standards whilst developing positive approaches to learning. A collaborative culture was instilled in the middle school faculty with a focus on maximising student learning.Led, with the Senior Leadership Team, the review and update of the school vision and mission as well as the development of new Nishimachi Learner Expectations and embedded a 2030 Graduate Statement. As Student Protection lead, updated and enhanced the Student Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and relevant procedures. Also liaised with relevant reporting agencies, whilst supporting students.

Vietnam

A key member of the Senior Leadership team, responsible for the daily organisation of the school and implementing current processes both inside and outside the classroom, as well as the social and academic welfare of all students in Years 7-9.Collaboratively planned and facilitated numerous initiatives; school-wide BYOD program, vertical tutor group system, updated reporting timeline and format, created a new school planner, updated the student tracking system, and developed a new student leadership system.Cambridge Assessment International Education - Examinations Officer.

Vietnam

Responsible for the development and delivery of curriculum across Years 7 -13, and the management of 10 staff.Led the department through the process of aligning curriculum, due to a school merger, and creating a cohesive team environment.Teacher of IBDP English B, IGCSE Literature and English as a Second Language, as well as Year 7 and 9 English – Cambridge Secondary Curriculum.

Mt Waverley, Melbourne

Responsible for the development of innovative curriculum that met the needs of the students in Years 7-9, as well as the social and academic welfare of all students.Guided whole school strategic direction during senior school leadership meetings, including the introduction of the Teaching for Understanding framework and a new reporting system.Initiated and developed the Integrated Studies curriculum for Years 7-9 using current pedagogy. Instigated and led a team of staff and students through the process of creating and implementing the school Cybersafety Policy.

Responsible for the social and academic welfare of all Bruce House students in Years 7-12. Enhanced the pastoral care program, to support and nurture the students, whilst also allowing the flexibility to deal with personal or community issues as they arose.Instigated and managed a team of staff and students through the process of creating and implementing the school Student Wellbeing (Harassment) Policy.

Responsible for the development of the Physical Education curriculum and the organisation of the weekly sport program with the EISM (Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne).

Melbourne, Australia

Responsible for the management of 10 staff, and the development of the Physical Education curriculum within budgetary guidelines.

Taught Years 7 – 12 Physical Education, Years 7 - 9 Science, Year 10 Biology and Year 9 Social Science.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Hong Kong

Responsible for the promotion and enhancement of the PE curriculum and the coordination of all girls’ sporting fixtures, including team selection, coach allocation and transport to venues.Taught Years 7 – 13 Physical Education, Years 10/11 GCSE Physical Education and Year 8 Science.

Hong Kong

Canberra, Australia

Master Of Education

Postgraduate Diploma In Student Welfare

Certificate In The Teaching Of English As A Foreign Language To Adults

Bachelor Of Education, Physical Education, General Science And Outdoor Education