Abbey Kennedy

• Incorporate Design Thinking (DCL Framework) and Visible Thinking routines in teaching.
• Walker Learning trained - strength in personalising learning by meaningfully incorporating students' interests into their learning program.
• Trained by CSER Digital Technologies and mentored staff in the use of robotics equipment and the writing of new Digital Technologies curriculum and assessments.
• Trained in the Big Writing Framework - delivering high quality writing lessons and assessments.
• Restorative Practices trained, allowing me to further strengthen my relationships with students, parents and staff, whilst maintaining high expectations around behaviour.
• Proactive in communication with families, through the use of email, Seesaw (app) and parent meetings.
• High quality, continuous reporting, by sharing formative and summative assessment pieces in a portfolio on Seesaw.
• Writing engaging online learning programs including the use of video intruction
• Netball Coaching
• Planning for and teaching Entrepreneur IGNITE class
• Team teaching and planning new and engaging STEM program for Year six.
• Debating Coach

• Leader of Primary Pastoral Care Team and KidsMatter across the Primary School.
• Coordinator of Primary Sport in the Independent School's Junior The Associated Schools Competition.
• Mentored new staff and assisted in the set up of our new P-2 Early Years' Centre.
• Coordinator of Primary Camps and Outdoor Education.
• Coordinator of Primary Canberra Tour.
• Planning and implementing engaging and inspiring units and lessons in accordance with Australian Curriculum requirements.
• Consistently high NAPLAN results
• Regular personal teaching reflections using Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Standards.
• Regular communication with parents.
• Debating coach
• Trained staff in the use of Windows and Tablet technology.
• Mentored staff in the effective use of iPads and Interactive Whiteboards in the classroom.
• Supported staff to practically utilise Mathletics.
• Coordinator of successful Buddy Program, including Leadership mentoring.

Teaching Areas:
• Multi-Stage Years 3-6 Primary Class, shared role.
• Whole School Sports Coordinator Years 3-12.
• Primary Library Teacher.
• Personal Development Health and Physical Education

Teacher Years 3-10.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget, plan and order resources for the new Primary
  School.
• Whole School Coordination of Sport
• Coordination and Management of Inter-School Sports
  Carnivals.
• Coordination of Outdoor Education Program.
• Liaised with other staff, in collaborative planning and
  teaching.
• Liaised with parents and coordinated parent volunteers
  in a variety of programs.
• Planned units and Lessons in accordance with the NSW Board of Syllabus requirements.
  

• Planned units and Lessons in accordance with the NSW Board of Syllabus requirements.
• Daily classroom management, monitoring student
  behaviour and individual student progress.
• Worked in the government funded 'Middle Years Action Research Project' in order to facilitate a smooth
  transition from Primary School to Secondary School.
• Taught a high percentage of Aboriginal students and
  Catered for their needs.
• Catered for the specific needs of a low socio-economic,
  PSFP School.
• Worked on the Quality Teaching Team, which developed and sustained Quality Teaching practices.
• Organisation and administration of school touch football and netball teams.
• Coordinator and Coach of Debating team.
• Coordinated and organised school pottery club.
• Reading tutor.