Chris Banwell
BALLARAT EAST,VIC
Summary
Knowledgeable in implementing the Victorian Curriculum, particularly Mathematics 2.0. Experienced with curriculum area and team leadership. Focus on leadership and a goal-oriented approach. Passion for enhancing team collaboration and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes for team members and students. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides consistent routines and structures, motivating teams and students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Numeracy Leader
Mount Clear Primary School
01.2024 - Current
- Provided feedback about content, processes and strategies that will shape Mount Clear Primary's instructional model for 2025 and beyond
- Worked with the numeracy team to consolidate the Mount Clear Primary School Numeracy GVC
- Discussed and created lessons around the Launch, Explore and Summarise model for Foundation to Year 2 and Year 3 to Year 6.
- Involved with observation and feedback on teacher practice and peer collaboration
- Provided and received feedback from teaching colleagues during the peer observation process
Year 5/6 PLC Leader
Mount Clear Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching and learning practice
- Modelled classroom practice including involvement with peer observations
- Worked with the school leadership team to develop a shared view of highly effective numeracy development and practice
- Developed plans to implement whole-school improvement strategies related to curriculum planning and delivery
- Engaged in professional learning
- Supervising and training pre-service teachers, and mentoring and coaching teachers
- Utilised student data to inform teaching approaches
Year 5/6th Grade Teacher
Mount Clear Primary School
01.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Modelled exemplary classroom practice.
- Provided advice about the content, processes and strategies drawn from professional learning.
- Investigated student data to inform teaching approaches to improve student learning outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction, ensuring all students have access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively
- Utilized various assessment methods to monitor student progress
Physical Education Teacher
Mount Clear Primary School
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Organized excursions and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy student competition.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behaviour and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behaviour to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with the Victorian Curriculum.
- Organized and led sports teams at interschool sports
- Served as a coach for various school sports teams.
- Managed the Physical Educations budget
Education
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
University of Ballarat/Federation University
Ballarat, VIC12.2013
Skills
- Leadership: Experience at PLC and subject area level (5/6 PLC, Numeracy and Physical Education Leader)
- Organisation: Department budgets, yearly, term and lessons planners and also meeting agendas
- Communication: School Improvement Team member, PLC, Numeracy and Physical Education Leader, Parent/Teacher/Student interviews, and classroom teacher for 11 years
- Process Improvement: Involvement with creating and implementing more efficient teaching and learning programs and assessments
- Training and mentoring: Experience in guiding and providing feedback to graduate and pre-service teachers
Certification
Completion of Berry Street Education Model
- Domain 1: Body
- Domain 2: Relationships
- Domain 3: Stamina
- Domain 4: Engagement
- Domain 5: Stamina
2023: Numeracy Leaders Symposium - 1 Day
HLTAID009:
- Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (1223288)
Department of Education e-Modules:
- Ergonomics
- Hazard and Incident Management
- Hazardous Manual Handling
- Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention
- Health Safety and Wellbeing for Employees
Timeline
Numeracy Leader
Mount Clear Primary School
01.2024 - Current
Year 5/6 PLC Leader
Mount Clear Primary School
01.2023 - Current
Year 5/6th Grade Teacher
Mount Clear Primary School
01.2020 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Mount Clear Primary School
01.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
University of Ballarat/Federation University
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