Amber Heaney

Responsible for teaching Years 7–12 English, including ATAR English, and differentiating instruction to support extension, mainstream, and literacy-focused groups. Actively involved in whole-school literacy strategies and student mentoring.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Designed and implemented engaging English programs that support literacy development and critical thinking.
• Teaching Year 11 ATAR English, delivering high-level analytical and writing instruction.
• Coordinated whole-school NAIDOC initiatives, designing cross-curricular learning experiences.
• Mentored pre-service teachers and supported professional learning among colleagues.
• Developed literacy intervention strategies to support students with reading and writing fluency.
• Created differentiated assessments aligned with SCSA Judging Standards.
• Volunteering weekly at Homework Club, offering additional academic support to students.
• Serving as Union Treasurer, advocating for staff and ensuring transparency in workplace matters.

Planned and delivered English programs, coordinated literacy intervention programs, and developed student engagement initiatives.

Key Achievements:

• Led a literacy intervention program, achieving 71% student reading fluency improvement in 2021.
• Established a Creative Writing Club, with student work featured at ANZAC & Remembrance Day ceremonies.
• Served on Literacy, NAIDOC, and Steering Committees, contributing to whole-school literacy strategy.

Coordinated community engagement and educational initiatives, managing the group's expo bookings, grant writing, and outreach programs.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Secured funding for educational programs through successful grant writing.
• Co-organized the publication of an educational children's book and developed a puppet show based on the book's characters.
• Booked and managed performances for the puppet show in schools and daycare centres.
• Strengthened public engagement through community expos and networking events.

Customer service role responsible for cash handling, security, and team leadership across multiple branches.

Key Achievements:

• Served as FSU Union Representative, advocating for fair workplace conditions and staff concerns.