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Christopher Calleja

Lucas,VIC

Summary

As a department leader and teacher, I know that all students have the capacity to make strong progress. Through the analysis of student learning outcomes, collaboration with colleagues and the application of reliable and valid research evidence, I strive to optimise the progress of every student in my care. This is only made possible by a team of educators who work together in a supportive manner - ensuring that best practice is shared and enacted by all members of the team.

I am driven by improving the pedagogical practice of myself and my team, to ensure that all students (regardless of where they begin on the learning journey) have the best opportunity of fulfilling their goals.

I look forward to continuing to learn from experts in the educational field whilst also supporting and mentoring graduates who are beginning their teaching journey.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Maths (Prep-5) & Psychology Teacher

Ballarat Clarendon College
11.2015 - Current
  • Company Overview: Ballarat Clarendon College is a coeducational school, enrolling students from Early Learning to Year 12. Throughout a student’s time at Ballarat Clarendon College our focus is to maximise their competence, skills and capacity so that, at the end of their time at the school, when they stand on the threshold of their future, they can choose their heart’s desire.
  • During my time at Clarendon, I have taught across all levels from Years 3 to 12. I have taught Psychology from Years 10 to 12, and Mathematics from Years 3 to 9. I consistently use a range of formative and summative assessments to guide and improve my teaching practice, ensuring that all students are making progress.
  • As Head of Maths (Prep-5) I have managed a team of 17-20 Maths specialist teachers. My roles have included providing professional learning and support to staff, developing a carefully mapped Maths curriculum and designing interventions for all learners along the developmental pathway. A large part of my role is to analyse and present student data at Executive Meetings. This data is discussed with senior leadership and I am responsible for enacting improvement plans based on these discussions. Our 2024 Year 5 NAPLAN Numeracy outcomes were in the top ten for Australia.
  • As Head of Year (a position held from 2018-2021), I was responsible for the Pastoral Care program for our Year 5-6 students. A large part of this role was supporting House Teachers in managing a range of everyday and complex challenges.
  • As Head of Psychology (a position held from 2020-2023) I managed a team of 3-5 Psychology teachers in developing high quality teaching resources for the Year 10-12 Psychology curriculum. I was also responsible for supporting them in delivering these resources in the classroom.

Youth Mentor at Maribyrnong College

Melbourne City Mission
07.2015 - 12.2015
  • Mentoring a Year 9 student who has been identified by the school as ‘disengaged’ and ‘at-risk’.
  • Working collaboratively with the student each week to form effective academic and career goals.
  • Adopting a strengths-based approach (i.e., teaching relevant character strengths and skills that can assist the student in achieving their goals).


Supervisor

State Swim Schools
01.2012 - 10.2015
  • Discussing the progress of each child’s swimming skills with parents/ caregivers.
  • Resolving queries and concerns from customers and staff.
  • Assessing each students’ swimming ability.
  • Evaluating and providing feedback about staffs’ performance.
  • Administering appropriate first aid to injured students, parents and employees.

Swimming Instructor

State Swim Schools
07.2010 - 10.2015
  • Teaching water safety skills to students aged from 4 - 18 years.
  • Working one-on-one with specialist needs students (e.g., students with: autism, physical impairments, learning disabilities and behavioural issues).
  • Coaching a squad class of 15-30 students, and introducing them to competitive swimming

Pre-service Teacher

Melbourne High School
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Company Overview: Melbourne High School is a select entry Year 9-12 government school for boys. The college embraces a holistic approach to education, placing a strong emphasis on wellbeing and extra-curricular activities, in addition to academic pursuits. A total of 1365 students are enrolled at the school, and there is an average of 28 students per class.
  • Taught a total of 70 Year 10-12 Psychology lessons.
  • Prepared a range of resources (e.g., interactive PowerPoint slides, videos, worksheets, ‘practical’ group activities) to target a range of different learners.
  • Used feedback from my students, mentor and peers to continually refine and enhance my practice.
  • Attended and participated in weekly staff meetings.
  • Attended a number of extra-curricular student activities, including: a school play, cross country, senior sport, and a food interest group.

Pre-service Teacher

St Albans Secondary College
03.2014 - 06.2014
  • Company Overview: St Albans Secondary College is a coeducational Year 7-12 government school. The college has a high proportion of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as low SES demographics. The school is recognised for its academic excellence, strong social and cultural values and high tertiary admission rates. Over 1000 students are enrolled at the school, and there is an average of 30 students per class.
  • Taught Mathematics in Years 8 to 11.
  • Designed, administered and assessed a range of summative and formative assessment tasks across these three year levels.
  • Developed a variety of interventions for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students (e.g., visual aids, additional after-school support).
  • Attended and participated in weekly Professional Learning Teams (PLT) meetings.

Education

Master of Teaching (Secondary) Honours - Psychology and Mathematics

The University of Melbourne
01.2015

Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) - Psychology and Statistics

RMIT University
01.2013

Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) Honours - Psychology and Mathematics

RMIT University
01.2012

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Executive reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Curriculum development and improvement
  • Educational leadership
  • Curriculum assessment
  • Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Excel experience

Accomplishments

    Vice Chancellor's List Award - Academic Excellence (2012 & 2013)

    APS Prize Winner (2013)

    - Awarded to the student with the highest academic performance in 4th year Psychology.

Certification

  • 2019 Anaphylaxis Training
  • 2019 Mathletics Training
  • 2017 Leadership on the Line Conference, Ballarat Clarendon College
  • 2016-2019 CDES Annual Psychology Teachers’ Conference
  • 2016-2019 Teaching using Evidence-based Practices, Ballarat Clarendon College
  • 2015 Positive Education, The University of Melbourne, Parkville

Timeline

Head of Maths (Prep-5) & Psychology Teacher

Ballarat Clarendon College
11.2015 - Current

Youth Mentor at Maribyrnong College

Melbourne City Mission
07.2015 - 12.2015

Pre-service Teacher

Melbourne High School
07.2014 - 10.2014

Pre-service Teacher

St Albans Secondary College
03.2014 - 06.2014

Supervisor

State Swim Schools
01.2012 - 10.2015

Swimming Instructor

State Swim Schools
07.2010 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) - Psychology and Statistics

RMIT University

Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) Honours - Psychology and Mathematics

RMIT University

Master of Teaching (Secondary) Honours - Psychology and Mathematics

The University of Melbourne

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