Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Teacher
Danielle Blackburn

Danielle Blackburn

Primary School Teacher
Gympie,QLD

Summary

Experienced Senior Teacher, Head of Curriculum & Behaviour Consultant offering 28 years of experience in education and educational leadership positions. Desires growth-oriented position in dynamic, student orientated school environment. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals. Passionate teacher, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Curriculum

Department Of Education
01.2017 - Current
  • Head of Curriculum for a school sized around 470 students. Manage and support approximately 30 teachers each year.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to prioritize curriculum revisions, ensuring alignment with educational trends and standards.
  • Established and updated planning processes and tools across the school in order to implement V9 of the Australian Curriculum.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Delivered educational program at staff meetings to serve as subject matter liaison for all staff.
  • Planned and implemented staff professional development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback, while demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills and strengthened communication skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Used initiative and always self motivated.

Classroom Teacher

Department Of Education
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Gympie South Year 2, Monkland a Year 2/3/4 class, and Kilkivan a Year 4/5, then year 2/3.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on data.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.

Behaviour Support Consultant & Classroom Teacher

Department Of Education
07.2010 - 12.2013
  • Liaised with six schools of various sizes and supported teachers with students and their behavioural needs.
  • Tailored behaviour support strategies to meet the unique needs of individual students, promoting teacher and student support.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with students and teachers in order to support the growth and success of the student within the classroom and school environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • All teaching skills previously mentioned.

Classroom Teacher

Department Of Education
07.1997 - 06.2010
  • Taught a variety of year levels from Transition (Prep) to Year 6 across the 14 years.
  • Majority teaching classroom being multiage classrooms (mostly 2 year levels).
  • Taught multiage classroom from Transition (prep) to year 6 for 18 months in the Indigenous community of Maningrida.
  • Taught is various small communities and Indigenous communities.
  • Please refer to above teaching skills.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education

Northern Territory University
Darwin, NT
04.2001 -

Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education

Northern Territory University
Darwin, NT
04.2001 -

Skills

Implementing Professional Development

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Accomplishments

  • Awarded the the Primary Teacher of the Year, by the NT Dept Ed whilst working at Maningrida College.
  • Worked and contributed to the winning of various Showcase Awards for Excellence in the Early and Primary Years in Queensland Department of Education in the Gympie Region in 2017 - Gympie Mathematics Alliance.

Timeline

Head of Curriculum

Department Of Education
01.2017 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Department Of Education
01.2014 - 12.2016

Behaviour Support Consultant & Classroom Teacher

Department Of Education
07.2010 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education

Northern Territory University
04.2001 -

Diploma of Education - Early Childhood Education

Northern Territory University
04.2001 -

Classroom Teacher

Department Of Education
07.1997 - 06.2010

Hobbies

Love the outdoors, camping, rock climbing, bush walking and swimming. Reading a book, and being creative are ways I like to relax and unwind. I live a healthy, active and sporty lifestyle that compliments my life daily. 

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