ANDREW CAMINITI
Gisborne
Summary
Education professional with extensive experience as a Classroom Teacher and school Leader. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and student engagement strategies, with proven success in fostering inclusive and dynamic learning environments. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams, mentoring staff, and driving whole-school initiatives. Committed to empowering students as creators and leaders, embedding innovative and creative thinking across the curriculum, and building staff and student confidence in technology integration. Dedicated to diversity, equity, and inspiring a culture of wonder, engagement, and growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 6 Classroom Teacher & PE Specialist
Holy Trinity
2023 - Current
- Collaborate with Grade 6 team and Curriculum Leaders to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
- Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Assess student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
- PBL - Implement classroom management strategies to foster positive student behaviour.
- Visible Learning & High Impact Teaching – Shane Crawford
- Student Engagement - Glen Pearsall
- Apply data to develop PLPs and run PSGs with families and students
- Led parent-teacher meetings to discuss student performance and development.
- Contemporary approach to Inquiry – Discovery with Let’s Act being held at a school & community level
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated skill-building activities to enhance students' physical fitness and motor skills.
- Confirmation Sacramental Program.
- Garden Club facilitator.
Learning and Teaching Leader
St Bernard’s
2022 - 2023
- Oversaw strategic aligned to the Annual Action Plan to enhance pedagogy across the school.
- Facilitated regular team and staff meetings to promote transparency, address challenges, and encourage innovative solutions.
- Mentored colleagues in developing effective literacy practices, supporting their professional growth and strengthening their leadership capacity within the school community.
- Managed budgets and resources to ensure efficient allocation in support of school based priorities.
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement and drive data-informed decision-making.
- Pathways to Improved Literacy Performance (MACS Interactive PD - Train the Trainer).
- The Joy of Teaching Writing – Teaching and Learning with Young Writers’ (Foundation to Year 2) Deb Sukarna and David Hornsby.
- 7 Writing Traits workshop and PD through individual and whole school development.
- AGILE Leadership Training with Simon Breakspear.
- Decoding Decodables-Webinar.
- Responsible for teaching and specialist staff learning programs and support
- Foster and promote reflective practice, professional dialogue and a collaborative approach with staff.
- Support teams and individuals to embrace continual improvement and innovation.
- Support school Leadership including implementing St Bernard’s strategic and annual action plan goals.
- Attuned to team strengths and challenges, supportive of professional development, and confident in addressing underperformance when necessary.
- Support the wellbeing of staff
- ICT Leader – supporting with technical issues, ICON, Cleartrack and Essential Assessment.
Grade 3/4 Teacher
St Ambrose
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the planning and preparation of lessons using Victorian Curriculum requirements.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve teaching strategies and outcomes.
- Identification of students who require an individual learning plan, including the implementation of appropriate plans.
- Assessing and recording academic progress of all students.
- Catering for students with special learning needs such as Literacy and Numeracy, Intervention/ welfare needs.
- Participate in weekly learning team planning meetings
- SMART Spelling - Michelle Hutchinson.
- Middle Management Leadership
- Positive Behaviour for Learning – Roland Wans
- Utilised educational technology to enhance classroom learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations.
Learning & Teacher/Learning Diversity Leader
Holy Rosary School
2019 - 2019
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine teaching strategies and share best practices.
- Led professional development workshops/staff meetings to enhance staff skills in innovative teaching methods.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Organised and facilitated Program Support Group (PSG) meetings, collaborating with parents, teachers, and support staff to develop and review student learning plans.
- Collaborated with Educational Support Staff to design and coordinate weekly timetables, ensuring targeted support for individual student needs.
- Led and contributed to staff meetings focused on achieving Annual Action Plan (AAP) goals, supporting whole-school improvement initiatives.
Various
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
2007 - 2018
- Deputy Principal & REL.
- Learning & Teaching Leader.
- Digital Technologies Leader.
- Classroom 3-6 Teacher
- Olive Grove & Vineyard/Wine Vintage team.
- Sacramental Program.
- General classroom teaching duties.
Education
Bachelor of Primary Education -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01-1994
Graduate Diploma Computing -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01-2002
Middle Management Leadership -
MACS
Melbourne, VIC01-2021
Accreditation to Teach RE -
Catholic Education Office
Adelaide, SACertificate III in Fitness -
Aus Institute of Fitness
Adelaide, SA01-2006
High School Diploma -
Blackfriars Priory School
Adelaide, SA01-1990
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Communication
- Sacramental Program
- Student Development
- Creativity
- Collaborative Learning
- Strategic Thinking/Adaptability
- Empathy/Relationship Building
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Discovery-Based Learning
Timeline
Grade 3/4 Teacher
St Ambrose
01.2020 - 01.2021
Grade 6 Classroom Teacher & PE Specialist
Holy Trinity
2023 - Current
Learning and Teaching Leader
St Bernard’s
2022 - 2023
Learning & Teacher/Learning Diversity Leader
Holy Rosary School
2019 - 2019
Various
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
2007 - 2018
Bachelor of Primary Education -
University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma Computing -
University of South Australia
Middle Management Leadership -
MACS
Accreditation to Teach RE -
Catholic Education Office
Certificate III in Fitness -
Aus Institute of Fitness
High School Diploma -
Blackfriars Priory School
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Classroom Teacher, Acting Deputy Principal, Acting Religious Education Leader, Literacy Leader, Digital Technologies Leader, Learning & Teaching Leader, – Experienced in fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning across diverse educational settings. Strong record of empowering students to lead, think critically, and engage meaningfully with their learning. Known for building collaborative school cultures, guiding colleagues with clarity and purpose, and embedding innovative practices that support both academic growth and personal development. Dedicated to student-centered teaching that embraces diversity, inclusion, and the celebration of individual strengths.
OTHER RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- High Impact Teaching, Visible Learning & Feedback - Shane Crawford
- Improving Feedback & Reducing Correction & Student Engagement - Glen Pearsall
- Kindness and Digital Technologies usage - Alannah & Madeline Foundation
- AI in schools
- MACS Middle Management Leadership
- Mary MacKillop Faith Formation - Sr Rita Malavisi
- Positive Behaviour’s for Learning - Roland Wans & Jane Bennett
- School Directed Agile Leadership
- MACS Mathematical Pedagogies
- STEM - Shelly Waldron
- SMART Spelling - Michelle Hutchinson
- CIP Visible Learning
- Google Summit GAFE Spotlight
- NAPLAN Online Testing Training & Data Analysis
- Catholic Education Online Mandatory Notification
- Northern eLearning and Teaching & Learning Leaders Network Meetings
- Learning Diversity Leaders Network Meetings
- CEM NCCD Training