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Alyssa McGinnes

St Helen’s Park,Australia

Summary

A highly accomplished and dedicated professional, I bring extensive experience as a teacher with a proven track record of leadership in education. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated expertise in creating inclusive environments, implementing strategies for student well-being, and driving positive outcomes through effective collaboration with stakeholders. My skill set encompasses project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving, all of which contribute to my ability to excel within any position. One of my notable strengths lies in team leadership and collaboration, where I have been consistently recognised for fostering positive and collaborative environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Leader of Diverse Learning – Years 7 to 12

St Francis Catholic College – Edmondson Park
01.2021 - Current
  • Syllabus writer (NESA) for Stage 6 Maths Life Skills syllabus (2023)
  • A member of the Technical Advisory Group for NESA in regard to the English 7 - 10 syllabus development, with a focus on contributing to the development of the Life Skills syllabus (2022)
  • Collaboratively working with the Transition and Pathway Specialist at St Francis to recommend possible SLES or DES options to Year 12 diverse learning students
  • Inserviced the whole school staff on the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
  • Lead the Diverse Learning Team through the moderation processes for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
  • Organised Personalised Plans for students from Years 7 to 12
  • Organised Collaborative meetings with teachers, parents, and students to discuss Life skills programs, reduced stage outcomes, and prior stage outcomes
  • Inserviced the Diverse Learning team on standardised tests, such as the YARC, Vanderbilt Assessment, Scale, SNAP, and On/Off Task Analysis, and other screeners such as the Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, and Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire
  • Oversee all adjusted assessment tasks and exams to support students
  • Collaborate with the Secondary staff to make sure that all support students can access all assessment tasks and exams
  • Organised HSC exam provisions for the current Year 12 students
  • Collaborated with outside agencies, such as psychologists and paediatricians to inform them of an individual’s academic progress and to implement further strategies to assist a student with emotional regulation and mental health needs
  • Organised Collaborative meetings with the CEO Education Officer, parents, and students to support Tier 3 students
  • I monitor their progress throughout the year
  • Implemented an evidence-based strategy called CARS and STARS for students in Year 7 who were struggling with comprehension
  • Responsible for tracking the expenditure of disability resources
  • Collaboratively meeting with the CEO Education Officer to discuss the employment of personnel and resources purchased by the DL team
  • Responsible for conducting Year 7 Enrolment Interviews with students who have diverse needs
  • Implemented an extended transition program for Year 7 students with diverse needs.

Education Officer – Special Education/Behaviour

Catholic Education Office Of Wollongong
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Supporting parents/carers, schools, and teachers with the identification, enrolment, and transition of students with disabilities
  • Supporting schools with learning and teaching through the development of personalised plans, interventions, and appropriate curriculum adjustments
  • Supporting the implementation of the CEDoW Diverse Learning Needs Policy
  • Providing support for schools and staff for students with Tier 2 and 3 concerns through Case Collaboration processes
  • Supporting implementation of all NESA and Commonwealth legislative requirements that relate to Special Education, safety, and well-being
  • Supporting the implementation of Diocesan Policies, Frameworks, and Guidelines in schools ensuring these are the basis for supporting students with disabilities and diverse needs
  • Supporting the further development and implementation of the CSNSW’s online Personalised Planning Tool database
  • Supporting schools to appropriate resource adjustments required for students with disabilities
  • Supporting schools in establishing and maintaining moderation processes for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
  • Support schools to adhere to Attendance procedures
  • Completed a convenor’s course to assist in following the Attendance policy and procedures outlined by CEDoW
  • Tutor for Blended Online Learning – Understanding and Managing Behaviour and Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Instructor for delivering MAPA courses in small school-based groups and larger groups
  • Assisting schools with remote learning strategies throughout Terms 1 and 2 in 2020
  • Supported YAM Instructors as a helper when they are delivering courses in a Secondary setting
  • Collaborating with team members from the Catholic Life, Education, and Mission Team to provide life skills resources for the new course – Studies in Catholic Thought
  • Inserviced St Francis Catholic College (K- 12) on the Collaborative planning process for Stages 1 to 6 regarding Life skills (Information directly from NESA)
  • Focused on programming Life skills outcomes, content, assessment, and reporting.

Learning Support Co-ordinator of K–12 and 7-12

Mount Annan Christian College
04.2004 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated learning support for students from Kindergarten to Year 12
  • Served as Secondary Co-ordinator of Learning Support from 2016 to 2017
  • Worked as a Secondary Special Education Teacher from July 2012 to 2015
  • Served as a Teacher Librarian for Prep to Year 5 students from July 2006 to June 2012
  • Worked as a Casual Teacher from April 2004 to June 2006, teaching from Prep to Year 12.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.

Primary Teacher

Mary Immaculate Primary School
01.1996 - 12.2001
  • Worked as a Primary Teacher at Mary Immaculate Primary School
  • Also worked as a Casual Teacher from Kindergarten to Year 6 from 2000 to 2001
  • Served as a Year 4 Teacher in 1999 and a Year 5 Teacher from 1996 to 1998.

Primary Teacher

Christ the King Primary School
01.1991 - 12.1996
  • Worked as a Primary Teacher at Christ the King Primary School
  • Served as a Year 4 Teacher in 1995, a Year 5/6 Teacher in 1994, a Year 3 Teacher from 1992 to 1993, and a Year 3/4 Teacher in 1991
  • Also served as the Sports Co-ordinator from 1994 to 1995.

Tutor

University of Canberra
01.1988 - 01.1990
  • Tutored for Dr Francesco Sofo at his reading clinic for children with learning disabilities
  • Assisted children with reading, writing, and spelling
  • Utilised teaching methodologies that focused on the phonological lexicon
  • Developed student’s grammatical skills and sentence structure.

Assistant

Australian Catholic University, Signadou Campus
01.1988 - 12.1989
  • Assisted Dr Ann Simic (Lecturer in learning disabilities and gifted children) in developing practical activities to complement her research on Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences
  • Presented a seminar with Dr Ann Simic detailing these practical activities and other research findings at the 8th World Conference on Gifted Children in Sydney in 1989.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Education (Special needs) -

The University of Notre Dame, Australia

Bachelor of Education in Special Education -

Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus, Sydney

Diploma of Teaching (Primary Education) -

Australian Catholic University, Signadou Campus, Canberra

Attained Higher School Certificate -

Kincoppal Rose Bay, Convent of the Sacred Heart

Skills

  • Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity, appreciating and respecting diversity while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students from different cultural backgrounds
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively through various mediums, such as reports, emails, and instructional materials
  • Proficient in actively listening to the needs and concerns of students, colleagues, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, and understanding
  • Strong organisational skills, adept at planning and coordinating projects, activities, and events to ensure smooth execution and successful outcomes
  • Outstanding computer and IT skills, familiar with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programs and software
  • Experienced in designing and delivering training programs to support professional development and enhance skills among staff and students
  • Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, creating a positive and inclusive environment that promotes shared goals and mutual support
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills, allowing for the analysis of complex issues, evaluation of solutions, and informed decision-making

Working with Children number

WWC0928695E

Professional Development

  • NCCD Overview and Moderation Process for Key School Personnel, 2021 to 2023
  • Lamplighter Days 3 to 7 (2020 Cohort- Macarthur), 2021 to 2023
  • Secondary Learning Support Network Meetings, 2021 and 2023
  • CEDoW Inservice on Moderation Adjustments – Making them count!, 2021
  • CSNSW Disruptability Virtual Conference, 2021
  • Inservice on the student with disability resourcing – tracking and Accountabilities, 2021 to 2023
  • Safety Intervention Leadership Training 2 day course, 2023
  • Child Protection Training, 2019
  • Secondary and Primary leading Network meetings, 2019 – 2020
  • Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) Team Training, 2019 – 2020
  • NCCD Overview and Moderation Process for Key School Personnel, 2020
  • NESA HSC Disability Provisions, 2020
  • SPB4L Conference at the Brisbane Convention Centre, 2019
  • Regular PB4L coaches’ meetings for 3 schools, 2019 -2020
  • Tier 1 PB4L Classroom Feature Overview, 2019 -2020
  • PB4L Sustainability Training Day – Phases 1 and 2, 2019
  • Convenor’s Training regarding attendance issues, 2019
  • Managing Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) Instructor’s course, 2019
  • Inservice on students with disability resourcing – tracking and Accountabilities, 2019 -2020
  • Blended Online Course – Understanding and Supporting Behaviour, 2019
  • Blended Online Course – Autism Spectrum Disorder, 2019
  • Kinder Spot, 2019
  • Inservice on Sexualised Behaviour in Children and Young People, 2020
  • School Support Officer (SSO) PD and Tutor Meetings, 2020
  • CEO Staff Spirituality Day, 2019
  • SI-SS Spirituality Day, 2019
  • Lamplighter Days 1 and 2, 2020 - 2021

References

Mr Matthew McMahon, Principal, 

St Francis Catholic College – A Diocesan School in the Edmund Rice Tradition, Edmondson Park, NSW, 2174

matthew.mcmahon@dow.catholic.edu.au

Ph (02) 4645 3400


Mrs Therese Creswick

Assistant Principal, Students, 

St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong, NSW, 2500 

Therese.Creswick@stmarys.nsw.edu.au

Ph (02) 4228 6011

(M) 0430 207 829 


Mrs Leisa Grant, Leader of Learning - Learning Enrichment (K-12)

St Gregory’s College Campbelltown, Gregory Hills, NSW, 2557

LGrant@stgregs.nsw.edu.au 

Ph (02) 4629 4222,

(M) 0419 113 835 


Pastor Paul Stevens

Lifehouse Church

Gregory Hills, NSW, 2557

(M) 0438 550 723

Community Service

  • Leader of the Women’s Ministry at Mount Annan Church from 2002 to 2004. This involved overseeing women’s meetings, camps, breakfasts, special events, and connect groups.
  • Member of the Prayer team at Mount Annan Church from 2002 to 2006.
  • Leader of a women’s connect group at Mount Annan Church from 2002 to 2007.
  • A member of a women’s connect group from 2008 to 2013.
  • Coach and manager of a girl's netball team at Mount Annan Netball Club from 2007 to 2012.
  • Scorer for Under 16’s Bradbury cricket team from 2016 to 2017.
  • Service Manager of Lifehouse Church – Gregory Hills from 2021 to 2023.
  • Leader of a connect group at Lifehouse Church from 2022 to 2023.

Timeline

Leader of Diverse Learning – Years 7 to 12

St Francis Catholic College – Edmondson Park
01.2021 - Current

Education Officer – Special Education/Behaviour

Catholic Education Office Of Wollongong
01.2019 - 12.2020

Learning Support Co-ordinator of K–12 and 7-12

Mount Annan Christian College
04.2004 - 12.2018

Primary Teacher

Mary Immaculate Primary School
01.1996 - 12.2001

Primary Teacher

Christ the King Primary School
01.1991 - 12.1996

Tutor

University of Canberra
01.1988 - 01.1990

Assistant

Australian Catholic University, Signadou Campus
01.1988 - 12.1989

Graduate Certificate in Education (Special needs) -

The University of Notre Dame, Australia

Bachelor of Education in Special Education -

Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus, Sydney

Diploma of Teaching (Primary Education) -

Australian Catholic University, Signadou Campus, Canberra

Attained Higher School Certificate -

Kincoppal Rose Bay, Convent of the Sacred Heart

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