Cheryl Gunn
Darwin,NT
Summary
Highly organized and dependable professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all children. Skilled at managing and coordinating curriculum delivery in schools, and working with school staff to provide educational programs. Efficient at maintaining documentation systems, record keeping and managing calendars. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PYP Coordinator; Learning Enrichment Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Howard Springs Junior
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Implementation, documentation, assessment and reporting of the IB PYP programme
- Preparing and presenting school for IB PYP Evaluation
- Collaborative planning with year levels, across campuses and between PYP coordinators
- Budgeting and resourcing for the PYP and Professional Learning for staff
- Delivery of information session to staff and parents
- Meeting with leadership teams and committees to ensure appropriate curriculum implementation and professional development opportunities
- Developing learning support plans in collaboration with staff
- Collating information and maintaining records on students with learning needs
PYP Coordinator, Home Room Teacher
Kormilda College, Primary School
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Collaborative planning meetings and delivering PD to staff on IB PYP
- Home Room teacher for Year 6 class
- Tournament of Minds facilitator
- Assisting Head of Primary in pastoral care and daily organisation of the Primary School
Teacher
Australian International School
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Planning, curriculum development and delivery to Year 6, following the Australian Curriculum with focus on Inquiry-based learning
- Home Room teacher for Year 6 class
- Public Speaking Co-Curricular Coordinator
Grade 3 Class teacher, leader
Saint Maur International School
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Planning and delivery of curriculum to grade 3, following the International Primary Curriculum inquiry model
- Member of the Elementary School Student Support Team, advocating inclusive education for all and ensuring that necessary modifications and strategies implemented by teachers
- Member of the Elementary School Accreditation Committee for CIS and NEASC accreditations.
Class Teacher
Tambrey Primary School
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Planning and delivery of curriculum to year 6 and 7 classes
- Maths Curriculum representative on Curriculum Committee
- Providing Professional Development to staff on planning and teaching Australian Curriculum Maths
- Member of the Pastoral Care Committee; ensuring inclusive education within the school and reward schemes
- Organising the Inter-School Debating competition for year 7 children in schools throughout the local area
Partnership Coordinator
Pilbara Joblink
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Enforced required processes for partnership management with schools, business and community to identify areas for improving transition from school into employment or training.
- Maintained records relating to actions and partner organisations.
- Organising events and meetings between relevant stakeholders.
- Cultivated relationships with internal groups, and current and potential partner organisations.
Teacher in Inclusion Support Unit
City of Norwich High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Teaching, assessing, planning and differentiating full curriculum according to students’ learning and behaviour difficulties
- Liaising with other departments and Heads of Year and advising on the most effective practice for enabling the learning of students in inclusion.
Class Teacher, Educational Needs Coordinator, Child Protection Officer, Modern Foreign Languages Coordinator and Teacher
Old Catton Junior School
09.2005 - 12.2008
- Year 3/ 4 mixed class; Year 7 class Special, Assessing and organising provision for children with Special Educational Needs throughout the school
- Maintaining records, attending Muliti-agency meetings and dealing with any issues regarding Child Protection
- Planning and teaching National Curriculum to years 3, 4 and 7
- Implementing, planning and teaching new Modern Foreign Languages program to years 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (Spanish and French).
Education
PGCE -
University of East Anglia
2005
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology
The Open University
2002
Skills
- Team Leadership, Training and Development
- Interpersonal skills and Relationship Building
- Creative Thinking and Organisational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Multicultural awareness
Timeline
PYP Coordinator; Learning Enrichment Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Howard Springs Junior
01.2017 - 12.2018
PYP Coordinator, Home Room Teacher
Kormilda College, Primary School
08.2015 - 12.2016
Teacher
Australian International School
01.2015 - 06.2015
Grade 3 Class teacher, leader
Saint Maur International School
08.2013 - 07.2014
Class Teacher
Tambrey Primary School
01.2011 - 12.2012
Partnership Coordinator
Pilbara Joblink
03.2010 - 12.2010
Teacher in Inclusion Support Unit
City of Norwich High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Class Teacher, Educational Needs Coordinator, Child Protection Officer, Modern Foreign Languages Coordinator and Teacher
Old Catton Junior School
09.2005 - 12.2008
PGCE -
University of East Anglia
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology
The Open University
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