ANIKA DUNCAN
Briagolong,VIC
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom management across all year levels. Passionate about learning and supporting staff and students through professional development and school improvement. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at delivering high-quality instruction whether independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in utilising both classroom and online educational technologies to enhance the learning experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
St Michael's Primary School
01.2021 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning environment
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
Deputy Principal
St Michael's Primary School
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Organised extracurricular activities that promoted leadership skills, teamwork, and personal growth among students. Successfully facilitated a team of students for the Tournament of Minds Competition.
- Streamlined administrative processes for efficiency, reducing paperwork and increasing time spent on educational initiatives.
- Implemented successful intervention strategies to support struggling students and close achievement gaps.
- Conducted regular evaluations of academic programs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes.
- Led school renewal process due to Principal absence.
LEADER OF LEARNING ADJUSTMENT
St Patrick's Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Facilitate staff Professional Learning Team meetings involving the delivery of Catholic Education Office directives and initiatives
- Read and analyse data
- Use data to review and plan for future whole school improvement
- Chair and facilitate Program Support Group meetings
- Assess, prioritize and track student learning needs
- Co-ordinate external providers, colleagues and the Leadership team
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to achieve desired outcomes
- Out of Home Care Designated School Leader
- Enact the Diocesan Reform agenda
CLASSROOM TEACHER
St Patrick's Primary School
01.2010 - 12.2020
- Plan, implement and assess quality educational programs for students Foundation to Year Six
- Communicate with all stakeholders in a clear and consistent manner
- Assess the quality of planning and classroom delivery
- Write reports for a range of personnel, parents, colleagues, external providers
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
St Patrick's Primary School
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Act as the Principal in the absence of the Principal
- Lead whole school assemblies
- Ensure school meets and exceeds compliance requirements
- Plan and implement Professional Learning Team schedule
- Analyse data and consult with staff to drive school improvement
- Manage online student health and safety platform
CASUAL RELIEF TEACHER
Varied Primary Schools
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Implement classroom teaching program on a casual basis
- Interpret and report back on teaching programs on a casual basis
- Read and follow individual schools' onsite protocols and routines upon entry
- Uphold a duty of care and professionalism at all times
ADMINISTRATION
AG-Spread PTY LTD
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Administrative role in the maintenance department of a large interstate transport and agricultural company
- Record keeping: tracking vehicle maintenance to comply with State Regulations
- Work maintenance scheduling
- Invoicing
- Communicating with maintenance management and external vendors
- Assisted with transport logistics, aligning fleet maintenance with transport routes
- Administrative role in the maintenance department of a large interstate transport and agricultural company
CLASSROOM TEACHER & CURRICULUM CO-ORDINATOR
St Patrick's Primary School
01.2002 - 12.2007
- Plan, implement, assess and review the effectiveness of teaching on an ongoing basis
- Facilitate transition programs between Kindergarten and school
- Member of the Consultative Committee
- Member of the School Improvement Team
- Implement government Literacy initiatives, providing data and observations
- Create behavioral management plans and tracking
- Reporting to parents and principal
Education
Master of Clinical Teaching -
Melbourne University
Parkville, VIC01.2019
Bachelor of Education -
Monash University
01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities & Social Sciences
Monash University
01.2002
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Development and Building Teams
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Professional Research Skills
- Innovative
- De-escalation Training
- Communication Skills
- Change Two Facilitator
- Google Suite
- Systematic Planning
- ICT
- Research based practice
- Data Analysis
- Team Leading/Building
- Researching Evidenced Based Programs for trial, implementation and tracking (Action Research)
- Fully support and enact Catholic ethos of school
- Additional Needs Learning Support
- School improvement
- Child Safety
- Student rapport
Hobbies and Interests
- Exploring and traveling
- Local historical areas
- Gardening
- Camping
- Spending time with family on our farm
References
- Mr. Shane Fyfe, Principal, St Michael's Heyfield, Vic 3858, 0428441934, sfyfe@stmheyfield.catholic.edu.au
- Mr. Nicholas Hall, School Leadership Consultant, DOSCEL, Vic, 3850, 0448990151, nhall@doscel.catholic.edu.au
- Mrs. Jennifer Miller, Former Principal, St Michael's Primary School, Heyfield, Vic, 3858, 0412948986
Timeline
Deputy Principal
St Michael's Primary School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Classroom Teacher
St Michael's Primary School
01.2021 - Current
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
St Patrick's Primary School
07.2017 - 09.2017
LEADER OF LEARNING ADJUSTMENT
St Patrick's Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2020
CLASSROOM TEACHER
St Patrick's Primary School
01.2010 - 12.2020
CASUAL RELIEF TEACHER
Varied Primary Schools
01.2008 - 12.2010
ADMINISTRATION
AG-Spread PTY LTD
01.2008 - 12.2009
CLASSROOM TEACHER & CURRICULUM CO-ORDINATOR
St Patrick's Primary School
01.2002 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Education -
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities & Social Sciences
Monash University
Master of Clinical Teaching -
Melbourne University
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