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Elise Drake

FOREST HILL,Victoria

Summary

Dynamic Learning Diversity & Wellbeing Leader at St Luke's Primary School, adept at strategic planning and relationship building. Successfully implemented improvement plans, enhancing team performance and fostering collaboration. Championed inclusionary practices, significantly boosting student engagement. Proven ability to motivate teams and drive process improvements, ensuring a supportive and effective learning environment.

Results-driven professional with focus on leadership and achieving organizational goals. Known for enhancing team collaboration and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes. Adaptable to evolving demands and skilled in strategic decision-making and conflict management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning Diversity & Wellbeing Leader

St Luke's Primary School
01.2016 - Current
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Trained employees on education support and assigned duties.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and allied health practitioners to develop personal learning plans for students.
  • Built high-performing teams by recruiting top talent and providing ongoing support through professional development programs.
  • Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Managed budgets and resources, ensuring optimal allocation towards achieving organizational objectives.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of Child Safe procedures.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to systems or procedures.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Classroom Teacher

St Luke's Primary School
05.2010 - 01.2016
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
  • Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and allied health practitioners to develop improvement plans for students.

Education

Bachelor of Education -

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Relationship building

  • Conflict resolution

  • Strategic planning

  • Motivating teams

  • Process monitoring and improvement

Certification

Mental Health First Aid certification - May 2025

Resilience First Aid certification - October 2024

Crucial Conversations certification - November 2023

Timeline

Learning Diversity & Wellbeing Leader

St Luke's Primary School
01.2016 - Current

Classroom Teacher

St Luke's Primary School
05.2010 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Education -

Australian Catholic University

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