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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Nsw, Au

New South Wales, Australia

- Engaging in meaningful negotiations with teaching staff concerning the school’s system of maintaining records that support teaching and learning, and reduce administrative workload, while ensuring requirements can still be met.- Ensuring relevant documentation such as scope and sequences and teaching and learning programs are mapped against syllabus outcomes for the 2024 Higher School Certificate (HSC).- Ensuring the assessment program for each Year 11 and Year 12 course complies with… Show more - Engaging in meaningful negotiations with teaching staff concerning the school’s system of maintaining records that support teaching and learning, and reduce administrative workload, while ensuring requirements can still be met.- Ensuring relevant documentation such as scope and sequences and teaching and learning programs are mapped against syllabus outcomes for the 2024 Higher School Certificate (HSC).- Ensuring the assessment program for each Year 11 and Year 12 course complies with mandatory components and weightings described in the current ‘Assessment and Reporting’ documents for each syllabus (Assessment Certification Examination (ACE): 8072).- Issuing the relevant school-developed assessment programs and school assessment policy to all head teachers and teachers of Year 11 and Year 12.- Checking the accuracy of assessment marks submitted to NESA (ACE: 8089). - Establishing systems to oversee students in atypical circumstances. - Enabling systems to support students with disability by:• reviewing school-based procedures and staff responsibilities concerning the collaborative curriculum planning process • ensuring all staff are providing the adjustments required to support access to and participation in, all areas of learning • having an established process for applying for HSC disability provisions, including staff responsibilities and timelines.- Support all teachers, especially those who are developing confidence with the delivery of HSC courses, or teaching HSC courses for the first time.- Meet with head teachers, teachers and students as required to review and monitor issues with students’ work, such as ‘N’ determination warnings.- Implement departmental requirements for professional learning and develop a system to enable HSC teachers to engage in relevant professional learning. Show less

Greater Sydney Area

- Identifying data sources- Collecting data- Sourcing missing data- Organising data into usable formats- Analysing data to find answers to specific questions- Setting up data infrastructure- Developing, implementing and maintaining databases- Using SQL to access, organise, and analyse large stores of data so that patterns can be spotted and insights can be provided that will help inform the company/organisation’s decision-making process.- Assessing the quality of… Show more - Identifying data sources- Collecting data- Sourcing missing data- Organising data into usable formats- Analysing data to find answers to specific questions- Setting up data infrastructure- Developing, implementing and maintaining databases- Using SQL to access, organise, and analyse large stores of data so that patterns can be spotted and insights can be provided that will help inform the company/organisation’s decision-making process.- Assessing the quality of data and removing or cleaning data- Generating information and insights from data sets and identifying trends and patterns- Preparing reports for executive and project teams- Creating visualisations of data using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, PowerBI and Tableau.- Carefully examine a company’s records to identify areas of risk or concern- Leveraging knowledge of industry regulations and company policies, to identify potential noncompliance- Reviewing internal data and records, to look for areas of financial and legal risk- Communicate key findings from audits orally and in writing as requested. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

- Planning, Delivering and Resourcing the Australian Science Curriculum to all Indie Schools in Queensland (4)- System co-ordinator for Sentral (educational software) for all Indie Schools in Queensland (4)- Creating Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and supporting students with a range of learning needs, including disabilities, behavioral disturbances, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, low levels of literacy/numeracy and mental illness- Personalising the learning for individual… Show more - Planning, Delivering and Resourcing the Australian Science Curriculum to all Indie Schools in Queensland (4)- System co-ordinator for Sentral (educational software) for all Indie Schools in Queensland (4)- Creating Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and supporting students with a range of learning needs, including disabilities, behavioral disturbances, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, low levels of literacy/numeracy and mental illness- Personalising the learning for individual students pursuant to the levels of adjustment of the Nationally - Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)- Writing, preparation and delivery of differentiated programs in line with the Australian Curriculum- Planning and delivering structured lessons that embed best practise pedagogy to engage, differentiate and personalise the learning for each student- Engaging in regular professional development for improved teacher knowledge and practice for effective learning- Promoting the school's alternative educational strengths based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are achieved- Assessing, providing feedback and reporting on student achievement and progress- Behaviour management through trauma-informed practices Show less

Greater Sydney Area

- Reflect and nurture the vision of the School- Motivate and energise staff, students, and parents by fostering quality relationships and community development through dynamic and collaborative performance- Demonstrate loyalty, confidentiality, and support for the Principal and the School at all times.- Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students- Actively participate… Show more - Reflect and nurture the vision of the School- Motivate and energise staff, students, and parents by fostering quality relationships and community development through dynamic and collaborative performance- Demonstrate loyalty, confidentiality, and support for the Principal and the School at all times.- Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development- Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups- Understand the legislation and policies that impact schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department- Manage the human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources of the science department Show less

Greater Sydney Area

- Develop curriculum to meet students’ developmental goals and instructional activities- Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students- Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff- Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required- Create and keep records on… Show more - Develop curriculum to meet students’ developmental goals and instructional activities- Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students- Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff- Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required- Create and keep records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with guidelines and policies and refer matters further to relevant staff/personnel- Attend conferences and workshops in order to further advance professional development- Manage student behaviour in accordance with outlined guidelines and policies- Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful learning environment for all students Show less

Greater Sydney Area

- Promote and foster the effectiveness of the School- Promote the need for integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times and lead by example- Maintain professional competence and current knowledge in appropriate professional areas- Set high standards for student and staff performance- Form partnerships with students, parents, and community groups- Understand the legislation and policies that impact schooling especially in relation to students and staff within… Show more - Promote and foster the effectiveness of the School- Promote the need for integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times and lead by example- Maintain professional competence and current knowledge in appropriate professional areas- Set high standards for student and staff performance- Form partnerships with students, parents, and community groups- Understand the legislation and policies that impact schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department- Assist in the management of human, facilities, and curriculum resources of the science department Show less

Greater Sydney Area

- Support individual students through their high school journeys- Assist class teachers to understand and implement the differentiated needs of individual students- Liaise with the School Counsellors/Psychologists and identify students of concern for referral according to school policies and procedures- Initiate/develop/enhance programs that develop and promote group cohesion and identification- Participate in fortnightly Welfare Team Meetings- Assist with maintaining the… Show more - Support individual students through their high school journeys- Assist class teachers to understand and implement the differentiated needs of individual students- Liaise with the School Counsellors/Psychologists and identify students of concern for referral according to school policies and procedures- Initiate/develop/enhance programs that develop and promote group cohesion and identification- Participate in fortnightly Welfare Team Meetings- Assist with maintaining the student uniform standards of the school- Participate in the development and implementation of school policy, strategies, and best practices relating to student welfare- Coordinate and lead year meetings- Assist and present at information, transition, subject selection, recognition, and graduation events- Provide the initial point of contact for parents/carers with regard to student welfare- Refer important information to necessary members of the Welfare Team, school Executive, and/or classroom teachers.- Initiate welfare/progress reports and relay feedback to parents/carers in a timely manner- Regularly review overall attendance of individual students and refer/follow up accordingly- Assist with new enrolment procedures- Monitor trends in individual students relating to issues such as academic progress, attendance, behaviour, and social adjustment, and refer, where necessary, to the counsellors, and/or Executive members of the Welfare Team Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Elected as one of the CBTA Annual Conference Delegates to help formulate policies for the NSW Teachers Federation.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

- Provide support to ensure the Department’s relevant policy and procedures are implemented appropriately- Resolve workplace issues and support members to seek advice on their individual workplace matters- Acquaint members with federation policies, information, emails, bulletins, and the value of public/state education.- Provide advice and assistance on issues related to sex discrimination and sexual harassment - Recruit new teachers in your workplace- Call regular… Show more - Provide support to ensure the Department’s relevant policy and procedures are implemented appropriately- Resolve workplace issues and support members to seek advice on their individual workplace matters- Acquaint members with federation policies, information, emails, bulletins, and the value of public/state education.- Provide advice and assistance on issues related to sex discrimination and sexual harassment - Recruit new teachers in your workplace- Call regular Federation meetings and attend local association meetings- Notify the General Secretary of important workplace-based decisions- Accompany members to workplace interviews as appropriate Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

- Act as a signatory on the association bank account - Ensure all financial decisions are made in accordance with the Guidelines for Association Expenditure and the Donations Policy - Forward invoices to head office and Seek Executive approval where appropriate.- Calculate and pay Councillor and Conference Delegates expenses- Provide a financial report at each association meeting - Present the annual financial statement at the Annual General Meeting

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Data Science

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Secondary Education And Teaching, Gpa: 6.7

First Teaching Area/s: Science, Biology, Earth and Environmental Science Second Teaching Area/s: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Gpa: 5.02

Major: General Biology Sub-Major: Conversational Biology, Education Studies, Chemistry, Physics

Higher School Certificate, Atar: 96.95

Activities and Societies: School Prefect, School Representative Council (SRC), Captain Subjects: Advanced Mathematics; Advanced English.

School Certificate (Year 10), Bands: 5-6

Activities and Societies: Student Representative Council (SRC), Debating Team, Drama Society, Multiculturalism Promotion, Peer Reading.