Anushka Vaz
McKenzie Hill,VIC
Summary
To pursue an established career in leadership in the field of Education by enhancing growth and contributing positively to the school’s objectives and values as a whole by utilising my exceptional skills and experiences through my degree in Education and also in the field of Psychology. I would also like to maximise my interpersonal relations as teacher by promoting teamwork, executing challenging duties, and building professionalism.
I am a highly motivated team-oriented person with a strong commitment to my career. My teaching, enthusiasm and life experience helps me to inspire students to believe in and chase their dreams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Principal
St Mary's Primary School
08.2024 - Current
- Provided leadership for the school community, ensuring alignment with Catholic values and mission during a transitional period.
- Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing curriculum implementation, staff performance, and student welfare to foster a positive learning environment.
- Engaged with parents and the wider community to strengthen partnerships and encourage active involvement in school activities and initiatives.
- Conducted regular meetings with faculty to assess progress, address challenges, and celebrate achievements, fostering a supportive school culture.
- Revisited policies to ensure compliance with and safety regulations, maintaining a secure environment for students and staff.
- Developed a comprehensive plan for 2025, focusing on classroom structures and school-wide implementation to optimize learning environments.
- Liaised with MACS senior management to seek guidance and ensure smooth operations during transitional periods.
Learning Diversity Leader
St Mary's Primary School, Castlemaine
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring access to an inclusive educational environment.
- Conducted professional development for staff on best practices and effective support strategies for diverse learners.
- Worked closely with health professionals, specialists and families to monitor student progress and adjust support as needed.
- Collaborated closely with senior coordinators in the MACS office to align learning diversity initiatives with school-wide goals.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting awareness and understanding of learning diversity among staff by organising additional training for all staff.
- Collaborated with Education Support officers to assist students with their learning in the classroom.
Learning and Teaching Leader
St Mary's Primary School
01.2024 - Current
- Led the development and implementation of Scope and Sequence for all learning areas that enhanced curriculum delivery and student engagement across all grade levels.
- Analyzed student assessment data with classroom teachers to identify learning trends, informing instructional practices and curriculum adjustments to improve student outcomes.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to foster collaboration among teachers, sharing best practices and resources for effective teaching and learning.
- Implemented classroom observation and feedback processes to support teachers in refining their instructional methods and enhancing student learning.
- Collaborated as a key member of the leadership team to shape the school’s educational vision and school improvement goals, ensuring alignment with best practices in learning and teaching.
Classroom Teacher
St Mary's Primary School, Castlemaine
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Planned lessons to cover all required course material.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with co-teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student reports to notify parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Religious Education Leader
St. Mary's Primary School, Castlemaine
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive religious education Scope and Sequence in line with MACS requirements.
- Led staff meetings and curriculum days focussing on Religious Education to discuss and enhance teaching strategies and staff faith formation.
- Collaborated with parents and parish communities to strengthen the home-school connection and support students' religious formation.
- Provided mentorship and support to teachers, offering resources and training on effective religious education practices.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities, including RE network meetings, staying current with best practices and trends in religious education.
- Designed and coordinated sacramental preparation programs for students, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the significance and meaning of the sacrament.
Literacy Intervention Program
Baden Powell College P – 9
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Implementing learning programs based on Fountas and Pinnell Program on an individual basis as well as small groups; Reviewing and maintaining student files, including reading records and progress reports; Writing Individual learning plans for students and small groups; Setting reading goals for students and communicating this with students and their parents/carers; Collaborating with classroom teachers to support student progress in reading; Attending staff meetings and Professional Development sessions.
Classroom Teacher
Baden Powell College P - 9
04.2014 - 07.2018
- Planning well‐prepared and varied lessons, which cater to the range of student abilities and interests; Using student data to plan lessons and differentiating my teaching that help students to reach their individual goals and show growth; Providing timely and effective feedback to students to help students learn and improve; Setting of realistic and challenging academic standards of student performance; Caring for all students in the classroom in a way which reflects the College’s Vision and Values; Liaising with leadership concerning the pastoral care of individual students as required; Writing student academic reports per guidelines and within published timeframes; Being involved in extracurricular activities such as, Prep – 2 Information night, twilight market, family learning club, performance night etc.
Classroom Teacher
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Planning of curriculum, both on a termly and weekly basis; Being prompt and comprehensive to give attention to student work submitted for marking and supervision; Preparing challenging and realistic program of student homework
- Being involved in extra-curricular events that extend into the community
- Eg
- Movie nights, school fundraisers etc.
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC12-2026
Graduate Diploma in Education - undefined
Victoria University Melbourne
11.2013
Bachelors of Psychology - undefined
Victoria University Melbourne
11.2012
Skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Staff and Parent engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Student achievement
- Transformational Leadership
- Collaboration and partnerships
ICT Skills
- Compass software
- Webex and outlook
- Smart T.V’s and IWB’s
- Mathletics, Maths Online, Reading Eggs
- Worked with I-pad program (Year 8)
- Smart boards and netbook program
- Microsoft Office processing programs, for example, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Adobe Reader which help to plan and present lessons
Certificatesandregistration
- Professional Development: Behaviour and engagement seminar – Glen Pearsall, Victorian Curriculum Essential learnings PL, Respectful Relationships PL, Compass software PL, English online and Maths Online Interviews PL, Early Years Teachers Conference QLD, Godly play PD, Daily 5 and Café PD, Fountas and Pinnell PL, Back to Front Maths, Primary Connections In-service - QLD, Behavior Management PL, I-pad program, The Education Show Seminars
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR Certificates
- VIT REGISTRATION NUMBER: 389161
References
- Julie Mason, Ex Principal – Baden Powell College, 0406196630, Julie.mason@wyndhamrotary.org
- Fr. Wahid, Parish Priest – St Mary’s Castlemaine, 0419511064
- Anita Southgate, Leading teacher - Baden Powell College, (03) 8734 0900 / 0417 051 400, Anita.Southgate@education.vic.gov.au
Philosophy
I want to inspire my students to love learning and to see learning as an ongoing process that they will participate in throughout their lives. I believe that all students are capable of being educated; regardless of their social or cultural background, any disability they might face or their individual learning style. As a teacher, I believe, it is my responsibility to plan lessons that will meet the needs of all students along with ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment. I want to take my students on a journey of knowledge, of curiosity, where they can question and challenge the world around them. Their education will enhance my own.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Marathi
Professional Working
Timeline
Acting Principal
St Mary's Primary School
08.2024 - Current
Learning Diversity Leader
St Mary's Primary School, Castlemaine
01.2024 - Current
Learning and Teaching Leader
St Mary's Primary School
01.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher
St Mary's Primary School, Castlemaine
01.2023 - 08.2024
Religious Education Leader
St. Mary's Primary School, Castlemaine
01.2023 - 01.2024
Literacy Intervention Program
Baden Powell College P – 9
01.2022 - 01.2023
Classroom Teacher
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
05.2015 - 01.2016
Classroom Teacher
Baden Powell College P - 9
04.2014 - 07.2018
Graduate Diploma in Education - undefined
Victoria University Melbourne
Bachelors of Psychology - undefined
Victoria University Melbourne
Masters of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Australian Catholic University
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