Chrystal Frans
BLI BLI,Australia
Summary
Passionate and experienced educational leader with a proven track record in junior secondary mathematics and curriculum leadership across Australia and New Zealand. I bring a relationship-focused leadership style grounded in high expectations, professional integrity, and a commitment to student and staff growth. Currently leading curriculum initiatives and mathematics extension programs at Deception Bay State High School, I am also working towards Highly Accomplished Teacher (HAT) certification, and I am a trained Classroom Profiler. With prior leadership experience as Curriculum Leader (Marist College Ashgrove) and Co-Head of Faculty (De La Salle College, NZ), I excel in aligning curriculum, supporting transitions, embedding inclusive practices, and leading collaborative, data-informed teams to improve student outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Deception Bay State High School
01.2024 - Current
- Year 7- 12 Mathematics teacher (including 12 Methods)
- Maths Masters Coordinator- Maths Extension students (2025)
- Currently working towards HAT accreditation (2025)
- Classroom profiler (2025)
Mathematics Teacher - Semester 2 Contract
Nambour State College
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Year 8 & 9 Mathematics Teacher
- Year 9 Mathematics Coordinator
Curriculum Leader of Mathematics 7-12
Marist College Ashgrove
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Led a team of 18 teachers, ensuring effective educational strategies.
- Developed endorsed and comparable exams.
- Coordinated faculty meetings, moderated assessments, and managed external moderation for QCAA.
- Maintained a collaborative department culture
Co-Head of Faculty Mathematics
De La Salle College- New Zealand
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Oversaw Mathematics education for students in grades 7-13.
- Developed curriculum, managed department workloads, and conducted NCEA moderation.
- Conducted department appraisals, provided pedagogical support to teachers, and organised faculty meetings.
- Coordinated external Mathematics competitions and facilitated cross-curricular learning.
- Offered professional development opportunities within and outside the school.
- Collaborated with curriculum leaders and the Deputy Principal to ensure best practices in assessment and learning.
- Covered duties as per 2015-2016 responsibilities.
Community of Learning (COL) Leader
De La Salle College- New Zealand
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Coordinated professional development, supported collaborative practices, and promoted inquiry-based teaching and learning approaches.
- Facilitated observation and discussion opportunities among teachers within and beyond the school community.
Mathematics Teacher
De La Salle College- New Zealand
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Served as a homeroom teacher and taught Mathematics to Year 9-12 students.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity in Mathematics and conducted diagnostic tests to address learning difficulties.
- Contributed to faculty meetings and participated in developing learning tools to monitor student progress.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students and their families.
- Managed additional duties as specified in 2015-2016
Assistant Head of Faculty
De La Salle College- New Zealand
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored academic progress for all year levels.
- Assisted the Head of Faculty in meetings and NCEA assessments.
- Supported the enhancement of pedagogy in Mathematics, focusing on NCEA Y9-13
Mathematics Teacher - 2 Weeks Relief
Siena Catholic College
07.2023
- Year 10 and 11 General Classes.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Secondary Teaching
University of Auckland
Auckland12.2014
BA - Mathematics and Sociology
University of Auckland
Auckland05.2012
Skills
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Classroom profiling
- Building a culture of achievement
- Educational technology integration (eg Desmos, Mathspace, Compass, TI-Nspire)
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Instructional leadership and team management
- Student engagement and motivation strategies
- Reliability and professional integrity
- Knowledge of policy and regulatory compliance (QCAA, QCT, child protection)
References
- Jonathan Stuart, Head of Teacher Development, Deception Bay State High School, jstua79@eq.edu.au
- Jen Smeed, Head of Learning and Teaching, Marist College Ashgrove, smeedj@marash.qld.edu.au, 0491 086 705
- Phil Doyle, Deputy Principal of Curriculum, De La Salle College, doylep@delasalle.school.nz, +64 9276 4319
- Kerri Spooner, Mathematics Lecturer, Auckland University of Technology, k.spooner@aut.ac.nz, 09219999 extn 5613
Professional Development
- Senior Mathematics Day, Brisbane, 2024
- Classroom Profiler level 1, 2024
- Aspiring Leaders Program, 2024
- IMMC Panel Judge, 2024
- QCAA modules, 2024, Attributes of quality assessment, Developing valid and accessible assessment, Making reliable judgement, Endorsement and External assessment marking.
- Curriculum Alignment Course version 9, 2024
- Curriculum Alignment Course version 8.4, 2024
- First Aid Course, 2023
- BGGS Thoughtful Educators Conference: Building and sustaining a culture of thinking in complex times, Brisbane, 2022
- IMMC Panel Judge, 2021 and 2022
- HOD Day, 2018
- AMA Executive (Auckland Mathematics Association), 2018 and 2019
- Christchurch Mathematics Conference, 2017
- Auckland Conference, 2015
- Bridging the Language Barriers in Mathematics, 2015
- Classroom Behavior Management with Margaret Ross, 2014
- Numeracy Project, 2013
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Deception Bay State High School
01.2024 - Current
Mathematics Teacher - Semester 2 Contract
Nambour State College
07.2023 - 12.2023
Mathematics Teacher - 2 Weeks Relief
Siena Catholic College
07.2023
Curriculum Leader of Mathematics 7-12
Marist College Ashgrove
02.2022 - 07.2022
Co-Head of Faculty Mathematics
De La Salle College- New Zealand
01.2015 - 12.2020
Community of Learning (COL) Leader
De La Salle College- New Zealand
01.2015 - 01.2017
Mathematics Teacher
De La Salle College- New Zealand
01.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant Head of Faculty
De La Salle College- New Zealand
01.2015 - 01.2016
Postgraduate Diploma - Secondary Teaching
University of Auckland
BA - Mathematics and Sociology
University of Auckland
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