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Brenda Pavichievac

Brenda Pavichievac

Ormeau,QLD

Summary

Accomplished educator at Elanora State High School, adept in Classroom Management and Critical Thinking. Spearheaded initiatives improving data accuracy and student engagement, fostering a growth mindset. Excelled in faculty collaboration, significantly enhancing curriculum implementation and student outcomes. Demonstrated exceptional ability in differentiated instruction, ensuring comprehensive learning experiences.

Overview

9
9

Years of professional experience in Teaching

Work History

Head of House

Elanora State High School
01.2020 - Current
  • Led the Bilinga House by being actively present and engaging with students and teachers to promote house and school pride.
  • Key Head of House member with strong collaboration skills and ability to perform all duties in an efficient and timely manner
  • Analysed reports for triangular data and discovered errors in data. Created a new process for obtaining the data to ensure correct information is communicated.
  • Created pivot tables in excel for Heads of House to be able to consolidate house points for each home class. Effective team member, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and excellence with HOH team


Subject Coordinator QCE General Mathematics

Elanora State High School
06.2020 - Current
  • Led the team through efficient delegation of duties; ensured correct creation of assessments in line with QCAA requirements; and completion of term planners.
  • Led moderation sessions with team to ensure correct application of marking guides and consistency in teacher judgments
  • Regular communication with team to ensure staff are accountable to their tasks and meeting deadlines
  • Writing of internal assessments in line with QCAA requirements.

Teacher

Elanora State High School
09.2016 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Education (Senior Years)

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD
11.2014

BBA - Accounting

Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC
11.2005

Skills

    Classroom Management

    Critical Thinking

    Lesson Planning

    Student Engagement

    Behaviour Management

    Curriculum Implementation

    Student rapport

    Data-Driven Instruction

    Faculty Collaboration

    Subject matter expertise

    Growth Mindset

    Differentiated Instruction

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Timeline

Subject Coordinator QCE General Mathematics - Elanora State High School
06.2020 - Current
Head of House - Elanora State High School
01.2020 - Current
Teacher - Elanora State High School
09.2016 - Current
Queensland University of Technology - Graduate Diploma, Education (Senior Years)
Victoria University - BBA, Accounting
Brenda Pavichievac