ANGELINE MARIASOOSAY
Tannum Sands,Australia
Summary
Experienced secondary educator and curriculum leader with over 30 years of teaching experience, including six years in formal Head of Department roles in Australian and international school contexts. Currently teaching at Tannum Sands State High School with strong internal knowledge of the school community. Recognised for innovative curriculum leadership that integrates pedagogy, culture, and wellbeing to improve student engagement, inclusion, and learning outcomes across Junior Secondary and the multi-disciplinary Arts.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Experienced Teacher–Junior/Senior Secondary
Tannum Sands State High School
2020 - Current
- Currently teaching at Tannum Sands State High School with strong internal knowledge of the school community.
- Recognised for innovative curriculum leadership that integrates pedagogy, culture, and wellbeing to improve student engagement, inclusion, and learning outcomes across Junior Secondary and the multi-disciplinary Arts.
Visual Arts Senior Experienced Teacher | Curriculum & Junior/Senior Secondary
Tannum Sands State High School
- Measured Impact on Access, Attendance, Achievement & Culture (Junior Secondary)
- BYOX participation increased from approximately 65% to 99–100%.
- Student attendance improved from 17% to 79% through targeted intervention.
- Below-C achievement addressed through four-way conferences establishing clear pathways.
- Led curriculum planning aligned to Australian Curriculum Version 9 with real-world learning contexts.
- Embedded GEM framework and restorative practices as core cultural systems.
- Lead through everyday professional role modelling, setting high standards for practice and conduct.
- Build trust through consistency, professional judgement, and ethical leadership.
- Recognised as a trusted leader with impact evident in school culture and systems.
Head of Visual Arts
MLC School, Sydney
- Leadership of multi-disciplinary arts programs, including collaboration with performing arts and music, with responsibility for curriculum coherence, staff capability, moderation, and resource management.
- Set up and implemented virtual teaching and learning environment.
- Lead the department through the BOSTES accreditation process.
- Led whole-staff professional learning to build IB Diploma Programme proficiency, and assessment literacy.
Head of Visual Arts
German European School Singapore (GESS)
- Leadership of multi-disciplinary Arts programs, including Visual Art, Performing Arts, and Music, with responsibility for curriculum coherence, staff capability, moderation, and resource management.
- Led the twinning programme with the German Section, supporting alignment across the German curriculum, IGCSE, and IB MYP/DP pathways.
Senior Experienced Teacher
Australian International School, Malaysia
- Led the implementation of Visible Learning framework across the school.
- Utilized pre- and post-assessment data to showcase 15% improvement in learning efficacy.
- Facilitated professional learning workshops to bolster instructional consistency among educators.
- Delivered coaching support to expand teaching toolkit, enhancing classroom practices and outcomes.
Publishing & Yearbook Program
International School of Singapore (ISS)
- Established a full publishing course enabling students to conceptualise, design, and produce their own publications.
- Students worked from initial concept through to final print, including layout, editing, and production processes.
- Printing and binding were professionally outsourced, mirroring industry practice.
- This model readily translates to contemporary digital yearbooks using InDesign and Publisher.
Education
Bachelor of Art Education (BAED) - Fine Arts, Film/Media And Education
University of New South Wales (COFA)
Sydney, New South Wales, NSW01-1993
Queensland College of Teachers
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Student engagement
- Data analysis
- Program leadership
- Assessment strategies
- Professional development
Signature Projects
- Community Mural Project, Tannum Sands State High School, Led large-scale mural project in collaboration with community Elders, students, and staff., Strengthened cultural understanding, student voice, and community connection through Arts practice., Modelled respectful partnerships and authentic learning grounded in local context.
- Publishing & Yearbook Program, International School of Singapore (ISS), Established a full publishing course enabling students to conceptualise, design, and produce their own publications., Students worked from initial concept through to final print, including layout, editing, and production processes., Printing and binding were professionally outsourced, mirroring industry practice., This model readily translates to contemporary digital yearbooks using InDesign and Publisher.
- Led HSC Visual Arts cohorts with student works selected for ARTEXPRESS.
- Achieved strong IB Diploma outcomes, with 80% of students attaining Level 6 or above (out of 7).
Formal Leadership Experience
- Head of Visual Arts, MLC School, Sydney
- Head of Visual Arts, German European School Singapore (GESS)
Pedagogical Approach
- Student-centred and inquiry-led pedagogy that values creativity, voice, and authentic learning.
- Strong emphasis on inclusive practice, differentiation, and multiple entry points for learners.
- Curriculum designed to develop confidence, empathy, communication, and problem-solving through the Arts.
- Use of real-world contexts and project-based learning to support engagement, agency, and transition into secondary schooling.
Professional Registration
Queensland College of Teachers, Full Registration
Languages
Tamil
Professional
Malay
Professional
Japanese
Limited
Dutch
Limited
REFERENCES
Principal
Tannum Sands State High School (current)
Heather Blessington
Tel: +61 7 4979 9720
Email: hmoll2@eq.edu.au
Deputy principal
Tannum Sands State High School (current)
Leon Sternberg
Tel: +61 7 4979 9720
Email: lster4@eq.edu.au
Head of special education services
Tannum Sands State High School (current)
Britt Tchoudam-Wells
Tel: +61 7 4979 9720
Email: btcho1@eq.edu.au
Timeline
Visual Arts Senior Experienced Teacher | Curriculum & Junior/Senior Secondary
Tannum Sands State High School
Head of Visual Arts
MLC School, Sydney
Head of Visual Arts
German European School Singapore (GESS)
Publishing & Yearbook Program
International School of Singapore (ISS)
Senior Experienced Teacher–Junior/Senior Secondary
Tannum Sands State High School
2020 - Current
Senior Experienced Teacher
Australian International School, Malaysia
Bachelor of Art Education (BAED) - Fine Arts, Film/Media And Education
University of New South Wales (COFA)
Queensland College of Teachers