Christina Cotis

Leadership of:

• Promotion of a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing student needs, both academically and emotionally.
• #SD3 - Engaged Learning Community
• Berry Street Educational model
• Collaborated with faculty to establish clear learning objectives, aligning curriculum and assessments for optimal results.
• Coordinated strengthening of partnerships between the school and local organizations.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams to improve curricula delivery, student wellbeing and outcomes
• Individualised Coaching & Mentoring
• A positive role model and leader within the school community, fostering an environment of respect, trust, and support among all stakeholders.
• PDP and line management of executive staff and Student Support Officer
• Learning and Support
• Disability and inclusion
• Wellbeing
• International Students
• Refugee Students
• Transition (new enrolments)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
• Student Leadership

• Designing and delivering universal and bespoke professional learning; face-to-face and blended model; numeracy, Number Talks, Learning Progressions, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Fluency
• Strategic and intensive support with implementation of support for Uplift; system generated Strategic Direction #1
• Designing and supporting school strategic implementation of explicit teaching strategies and enhancing teachers professional practices
• Building school capacity to develop data-informed practices
• Providing professional learning for communities of schools and early careers teachers
• Championed innovation by fostering an environment that encouraged exploration of new ideas.
• Achieved project success by effectively leading cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery.

• Head Teacher Secondary Studies; Wellbeing, Learning and Support
• Middle School Lead
• Transition Lead
• Teacher-Librarian and Drama teacher
• Led cross-disciplinary teams to develop integrated curricula, fostering critical thinking skills in students.
• Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continued improvement.
• Managed budgets effectively while prioritizing resources for maximum impact on student outcomes.
• Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing student needs, both academically and emotionally.
• Coordinated community outreach efforts to strengthen partnerships between the school and local organizations.
• Developed a positive school culture through effective communication and collaboration among staff, students, and parents.
• Enhanced school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and collaborating with teachers to improve lesson plans.

• Lead teacher and moderator English and Drama GCSE
• Pastoral led for Stanton House
• Citizenship Coordinator
• Lead teacher on NSW and UK school partnership as part of Olympic Program

• Planning and delivering English and Drama curriculum Stages 4 ,5 and6
• Lead teacher on Drama and Advanced HSC English
• Provided individualized instruction for students with disability and additional needs
• Supervising teacher for trainee teachers on practicum
• Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.