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Vani Sambhara

Perth,WA

Summary

I am a highly driven, enthusiastic, and experienced educator looking for a position where I can use my strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to promote a positive culture and enhance outcomes. I have always strived to perform at a high level of competence, with good interpersonal skills, empathy for others, and a willingness to engage and cooperate with colleagues to adopt evidence-based and creative methods. As a leader, I seize opportunities to apply 21st-century skills to solve problems.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator - Learning Curriculum Support

Willeton Senior High School
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisting with Disability resourcing and overseeing SEN reporting, RTP data, OSI data, OLNA, NAPLAN and ATAR special exams.
  • Leading and supporting the Head of Learning and its staff/teachers in the area of curriculum differentiation and support.
  • Facilitating teaching and learning outcomes through effective performance management, modelling and promoting a culture of improvement.
  • Overseeing the identification, transition and movement of students in curriculum pathways.
  • Liaising with external stakeholders such as CAMS and school psychologists.
  • Developing documented plans.
  • Establish and manage administrative and operational systems to ensure effective operation of Departments.
  • Oversee budgets and resourcing.

Educational Consultant

Paedswest Clinic
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide guidance and support to parents and students with learning difficulties in improving their learning experiences.
  • Help students develop their skills to make tangible difference in their schooling journey and ability to explore future pathways.
  • Support parents in having conversations with the school coordinators.
  • Provide support in developing document plans.
  • Provide advise on alternative pathways.
    5. Provide guidance to ATAR students in SCSA applications.

Head of Department (HASS)

Governor Stirling Senior High School
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Teach General Psychology (Years 11-12), GAT and Economics ATAR subjects.
  • Develop policies and processes for the day-to-day operations of school.
  • Liaise with various organisations – CAMHS, Therapy Focus, Autism association, DCP, SSENB.
  • Assess student learning using a range of tools like InCAS, PAT, SAIS, AGAT and various other informal tools and utilise the SAIS tool to collect and analyse data regarding student achievement to inform best practices.
  • Organise, and supervise OLNA, NAPLAN as well as submitting applications for special exam considerations Act as the manager for various courses for HASS and Languages Department including; organisation of planning, development of assessments tasks and outlines, timetabling, reporting, case management and performance management.
  • Acting Deputy Principal and managing day-to-day activities.

Principal Consultant

School Curriculum And Standards Authority
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Developed curriculum for ATAR Year 11 and 12, Second and Background Language courses for Hindi.
  • Developed ATAR sample examinations, assessment tasks, course outlines, and assessment outlines for ATAR Year 11 and 12, Second and Background Language for Hindi.
  • Assisted consultants in proof-reading and editing documents for SCSA.
  • Presented consultation workshops for new ATAR Hindi course.

Head of Department, Humanities & Social Sciences

Armadale Senior High School
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Taught Certificate III in Business to Year 11 and 12 students.
  • Managed staff in planning the curriculum for Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and students with special needs.
  • Liaised with the Deputy Principal for timetabling, RTP, SEN Reporting and day-to-day staff management and performance.
  • Saw the day-to-day operations of Education Assistants.
  • Management and delivery of OLNA, NAPLAN, special exam consideration applications and disability resourcing.

Academic Extension Coordinator

Armadale Senior High School
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Conducted and analysed ACER and InCAS testing and results for student entry into Academic Extension.
  • Assisted staff in curriculum differentiation for Academic Extension students.
  • Monitored and Mentored the students in the Academic Extension program.
  • Developed strategic plan for Gifted and Talented Students.

Learning Support Coordinator

Armadale Senior High School
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Managed students with challenging behaviours.
  • Processed applications for disability funding to provide extra support for students with special needs.
  • Assisted staff in curriculum differentiation for students with learning needs.
  • Saw the day-to-day activities of the Education Assistants and liaised with the Armadale Education Support Centre to transition students into the mainstream education support centre.

Sessional Lecturer and Tutor

Curtin University
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Taught prospective teachers the skills necessary to successfully manage classroom practice and promote growth for students and staff.
  • Reviewed assessments by marking and moderating based on feedback from the other Online tutors.
  • Liaised with other Online tutors on how to successfully deliver coursework for the students.

Gifted and Talented Online Program Coordinator

Department Of Education, Western Australia
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Liaised with all the Coordinators and Principals of the country schools in WA in relation to enrollment of GAT students, timetabling of students and help with the transition to online learning.
  • Reviewed the curriculum for MESH (Mathematics, English, Science and HASS) for years 7-10.
  • Assisted staff in curriculum differentiation for Academic Extension students and students with special needs.
  • Organised camps and the relevant equipment and resources required for online learning.
  • Trained students and staff for online teaching on WebEx and provide daily support for staff and students with technical issues.

Member of the Curriculum Advisory Panel Economics

School Curriculum Standards Authority
04.2009 - 04.2019

Reviewed ATAR Economics Examinations and Course.

Academic Intervention Coordinator

Wesley College
02.2016 - 12.2017
  • Provided students with Career Counselling in Years 10 and 11.
  • Prepared documented plans, liaised with external agencies and applied for special exam considerations for students with special needs.
  • Developed strategic plans for Gifted and Talented Students.

World Scholars Cup Manager/DaVinci Decathlon Coach

Wesley College
01.2015 - 12.2017

Organised various competitions and tours locally, nationally, and internationally to enhance students' critical thinking, creativity and engagement.

Humanities and Social Sciences Teacher

Wesley College
12.2014 - 12.2017
  • Taught ATAR Economics and Year 11 Career and Enterprise.
  • Taught Year 9 Academic Extension Class.

Executive Member/Web Coordinator

Economics Teachers Association Western Australia
11.2013 - 12.2017
  • Liaised with external agencies like the Department of Treasury and the CCI.
  • Organised meetings with various community members and web administration.

Academic Extension Coordinator/Economics Teacher

Churchlands Senior High School
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Taught ATAR Economics.
  • Conducted and analysed ACER Exams and results for student entry into Academic Extension.
  • Monitored and Mentored the students in the Academic Extension program.

Learning Support and Year Coordinator

Kelmscott Senior High School
10.2006 - 12.2011
  • Processed applications for disability funding to provide extra support for students with special needs.
  • Managed students with challenging behaviours.
  • Prepared documented plans, liaising with external agencies (CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), Hospital School Services and DCP (Department of Child Protection)) and applying for special exam considerations for students with learning needs CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), Hospital School Services and DCP (Department of Child Protection).
  • Assisted staff in curriculum differentiation for students with learning needs.
  • Provided students with Career Counselling in Years 10 and 11.
  • Saw the day-to-day operations of Education Assistants.
  • Monitoring student attendance.
  • Organising excursions and incursions for students with special needs.

Humanities & Social Sciences, Language Teacher

Kelmscott Senior High School
10.2006 - 12.2011

Taught Year 11 and 12 ATAR Economics and Year 12 Career and Enterprise.

Principal

NSKK High School
07.1995 - 01.1997
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimise education effectiveness.
  • Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management, process of approvals from relevant Municipal authorities, registration and related activities.
  • Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods.
  • Involved in the conception of Years 11 and 12 at the school.

Foundation Principal/Teacher

Maharishi Vidya Mandir
04.1993 - 05.1995
  • Consulted with teachers in different disciplines and relevant government officials to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies for students.
  • Involved in curriculum planning for Years 5-10 for Hindi and Social Studies.
  • Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees (teaching and non-teaching staff)and offered feedback through positive methods.
  • Conducted interviews for students enrolling at the school.
  • Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management, processes for approval from the Board of Education, orientation for new students and related activities.
  • Taught Hindi (Years 5-12), Social Sciences (Years 5-10), Mathematics (Years 7-9) and Science (Years 7-9).

Education

Certificate in Deputy Principal Leadership -

National Excellence in School Leadership Institute
Australia
08.2021

Certificate III - Business

Skills Strategy
Perth, WA
12.2017

Certificate IV - Training And Asessment

Skills Strategy
Perth, WA
12.2017

Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration

Dehli University
New Dehli, India
05.1992

Bachelor of Education - Humanities, Social Sciences And English

University of Annamalai
Chennai, India
05.1992

Diploma - Business Administration

Dehli University
New Dehli, India
05.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Honours)

Dehli University
New Dehli, India
05.1989

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills resulting in positive relations with colleagues, students, and parents
  • Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and complete tasks with speed and accuracy
  • Self-motivated, able to multitask, and have strong time management skills
  • Actively contributing team member with the ability to enthuse and inspire colleagues to establish team objectives
  • Excellent skills in data analysis and strategy implementation

Additional Information

  • Creating supportive and inclusive environments for gender-diverse students
  • Supporting students with diverse learning needs (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
  • Successful Negotiations (University of Michigan - Online)
  • Cognitive Coaching
  • The Manager’s Toolkit: Practical Guide to Managing People at Work (University of London)
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Principals Module
  • Middle Leaders
  • Performance Management to Lead Teaching Improvement Workshop for School Leaders
  • Framework
  • Understanding Poverty
  • Visible Learning Symposium
  • Raising Good Men
  • Mind Matters
  • Gatekeeper course in Suicide Prevention
  • Leadership skills for Coordinators
  • Small group moderation seminar for Languages
  • Certificate in GERRIC
  • “Predict, Assess and Respond to Aggressive and Challenging Behaviour”
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional

Referees

Sacha Bradley 

Associate Principal 

Willeton Senior High School

(08) 9334 7200

sacha.bradley@education.wa.edu.au 


Catherine Baron

Principal

Lakeland Senior High School

0417 995 917

catherine.baron@education.wa.edu.au 

Timeline

Program Coordinator - Learning Curriculum Support

Willeton Senior High School
08.2023 - Current

Educational Consultant

Paedswest Clinic
05.2023 - Current

Principal Consultant

School Curriculum And Standards Authority
01.2022 - 04.2023

Head of Department (HASS)

Governor Stirling Senior High School
04.2021 - 10.2023

Head of Department, Humanities & Social Sciences

Armadale Senior High School
08.2019 - 04.2021

Academic Extension Coordinator

Armadale Senior High School
08.2019 - 04.2021

Learning Support Coordinator

Armadale Senior High School
08.2019 - 04.2021

Sessional Lecturer and Tutor

Curtin University
03.2018 - 12.2020

Gifted and Talented Online Program Coordinator

Department Of Education, Western Australia
01.2018 - 08.2019

Academic Intervention Coordinator

Wesley College
02.2016 - 12.2017

World Scholars Cup Manager/DaVinci Decathlon Coach

Wesley College
01.2015 - 12.2017

Humanities and Social Sciences Teacher

Wesley College
12.2014 - 12.2017

Executive Member/Web Coordinator

Economics Teachers Association Western Australia
11.2013 - 12.2017

Academic Extension Coordinator/Economics Teacher

Churchlands Senior High School
01.2012 - 12.2014

Member of the Curriculum Advisory Panel Economics

School Curriculum Standards Authority
04.2009 - 04.2019

Learning Support and Year Coordinator

Kelmscott Senior High School
10.2006 - 12.2011

Humanities & Social Sciences, Language Teacher

Kelmscott Senior High School
10.2006 - 12.2011

Principal

NSKK High School
07.1995 - 01.1997

Foundation Principal/Teacher

Maharishi Vidya Mandir
04.1993 - 05.1995

Certificate in Deputy Principal Leadership -

National Excellence in School Leadership Institute

Certificate III - Business

Skills Strategy

Certificate IV - Training And Asessment

Skills Strategy

Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration

Dehli University

Bachelor of Education - Humanities, Social Sciences And English

University of Annamalai

Diploma - Business Administration

Dehli University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Honours)

Dehli University
Vani Sambhara