Daniel Sharp
Education Consultant
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Passionate Education Professional with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Creative Consultant offering over Twenty Five Years of experience developing and implementing course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
North Geelong Secondary College
06.2020 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education Consultant
Generation Ready
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented tutoring programs to address Student Performance in State Tests
- Implemented in-school behaviour modification program to identify barriers to learning and improve academic proficiency and overall School
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to over 500 teachers and administrators to impact student achievement.
- Coordinated training for schools by collaborating with Education Department Staff and creating Professional development and improving the effectiveness of the instruction consistent quality of educational programs.
- Integrated with educators to create successful teaching aids and instructional materials, assisting learners.
- Collaborated with School Stake holders (Principal, Union Representatives, Staff Representatives, Parents and School facilities staff to create whole School improvement plans.
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
- Researched state-of-the-art teaching techniques to present new methods to instructors to help enhance teaching skills.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Updated school curriculum to integrate technology and enhance quality of student education.
- Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
- Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of teaching and support staff.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff to assess education standards and classroom policies and implement changes based on data.
- Organized Performance reviews for Schools across New York City, Massachusetts and New Orleans. Collected Data from the School to assist and Created plans to implement best practices in the School and improvement in overall performance.
Director
VCEhelp.com.au
01.2013 - Current
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Collaborated with Schools and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with Universities and Schools to drive business development.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
- Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge workshops to engage and Inspire Students
- Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Lilydale High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to Students handled challenging situations with ease.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Lead Whole School team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Junior School Physical Education Teacher & Sport Coordinator
The Knox School
01.2009
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Junior School Physical Education Teacher/ Sport Coordinator
St. Columbas Primary School Elwood
01.2008
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Special Program Coordinator
Elwood Secondary College
01.2008
- Created and Delivered a program to assist lower performing Students who were being excluded from the mainstream.
- Trained staff in best practices to assist in Behaviour Management in their classroom.
- Proved successful working with difficult students and creating a positive learning environment with all Students.
- Collaborated with Nike to facilitate a whole School Exercise program gathering data and combining with Schools all over Australia to improve Physical Activity and Exercise habits throughout the School
Assistant Principal, Maths Coordinator
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
Reach Program Leader, MathematIcs Teacher
Caulfield Park Community School
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Implemented whole School Personal development workshops and peer tutoring system to enhance Students Social emotional Development.
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
- Developed new courses and selected curriculum to fill course gaps for students pursuing degrees in mathematics.
- Collaborated with Government Funded Youth organizations (Reach) to implement a Whole School personal development/ Peer Leadership Program that shifted the Culture of the School.
Mathematics Teacher, Peer Support Program Facilitator
Lilydale High School
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in Personal Development.
- Facilitated workshops on Camps and in School to assist Students Social and Emotional Development
Mathematics Teacher, General Classroom Teacher
Croydon Community School
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Mathematics and Physical Education Teacher
Lilydale High School
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Time Out Coordinator,
Islington Behavior Support
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with Staff, Students and Parents during Relationship breakdowns between the effected parties.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships in a very Challenging environment.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Actively listened to Students and Teachers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to Principal.
- Resolved conflict and created new Solutions to assist in the efficient running of the School
Mathematics and Physical Education Teacher, Sport Coordinator
Lilydale High School
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Assessed student knowledge of algebra and geometry and applied appropriate methods to address learning needs.
- Administered standardized tests in accordance with [Type] testing programs.
- Implemented different technologies such as [Type] and [Type] to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Education
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
1996
Skills
- Learning Modalities
- Emergent Curriculum
- Student-Centered Learning
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Learning Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Effective Discipline Measures
- Class Engagement
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Instructional Improvements
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Facilitated School improvement Programs as a facilitator for the Bronx Plan (A New York City Deparment of Education Initiaitive). To Schools throughout New York.
- Implemented "Algebra For All" a Mathematics improvement program for Middle Schools throughout Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx in New York City.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative Programs to assist Students and Schools in getting the most out of their time at School.
Timeline
Teacher
North Geelong Secondary College
06.2020 - Current
Education Consultant
Generation Ready
10.2015 - 03.2020
Director
VCEhelp.com.au
01.2013 - Current
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Lilydale High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Junior School Physical Education Teacher & Sport Coordinator
The Knox School
01.2009
Junior School Physical Education Teacher/ Sport Coordinator
St. Columbas Primary School Elwood
01.2008
Special Program Coordinator
Elwood Secondary College
01.2008
Assistant Principal, Maths Coordinator
01.2006 - 01.2007
Reach Program Leader, MathematIcs Teacher
Caulfield Park Community School
01.2004 - 01.2006
Mathematics Teacher, Peer Support Program Facilitator
Lilydale High School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Mathematics Teacher, General Classroom Teacher
Croydon Community School
01.2002 - 01.2003
Mathematics and Physical Education Teacher
Lilydale High School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Time Out Coordinator,
Islington Behavior Support
01.1999 - 01.2000
Mathematics and Physical Education Teacher, Sport Coordinator
Lilydale High School
01.1997 - 01.1999
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
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