Eliza Ba Than
Toowoomba,QLD
Summary
Visionary and focused professional with significant experience and expertise in EALD education and leadership. Dedicated to the success of students, with a focus on faculty and families. Skilled in strategic planning, curriculum development, staff leadership, and policy implementation. Excel in communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and accountability, ensuring smooth operations and positive educational outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Education Officer, EALD
Department of Education, DDSW Region, Toowoomba
Toowoomba, Australia
01.2024 - Current
- Lead the capability development for leaders and teachers in EALD across the region.
- Coordinate high-impact teaching and learning of EALD pedagogy across cluster schools.
- Develop and mobilize the talent of staff coordinators leading EALD work across the region.
- Drives accountability through collaborative practices for improved learning outcomes.
- Lead improvement in innovative teaching practices, aligned with current educational research.
- Stimulate change management initiatives, fostering collaborative environments for effective learning.
- Designed intervention programs at the individual, group, and school-wide levels to facilitate the explicit teaching of English.
- Advocated for the Policy implementation: Australian Human Rights Act 1986, Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Manager-Asian Link Leader
ASEAN Bridge Partnership Program
01.2018 - Current
- Lead the Asia Foundation's strategy and vision for the team representing the ASEAN partnership project.
- Managed a coordinated bilateral partnership with four schools from Myanmar as the team leader.
- Championed initiatives promoting a positive relationship between team members and associated teachers from Myanmar.
- Ensured that all operations, including travel in Myanmar, complied with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
- Mentored Australian teachers of the ASEAN Bridge initiative, focusing on effective communication, cultural protocols, and cross-cultural exchange.
- Coordinated events to promote cross-cultural understanding, and community involvement.
- Enhancing global educational perspectives for Myanmar and Australia.
- Cultivated networking between sister schools, fostering a collaborative environment.
Principal Advisor (IEALD), Regional Office
Department of Education, NQR Regional Office
Townsville, Australia
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Lead strategic initiatives to enhance 'Closing the Gaps,' aligned with the region's priority.
- Collaborated with the statewide IEALD network and First Nations Strategy team to implement statewide initiatives, and delivered strategic objectives.
- Facilitated cultural and linguistic competency modules into professional development programs.
- Direct school leadership and curriculum leaders' development plans by employing the School Improvement Model.
- Analyzed complex data sets to inform decision-making and drive capability building of schools.
- Coached curriculum leaders in enhancing their understanding of the First Nation perspective in the Australian curriculum in the classroom.
- Enhanced diversity and efficacy of educational programs through strategic partnerships.
- Demonstrated innovative skills in integrating cultural insights into educational strategies.
- Developed materials for staff to capture SAE gap analysis, band scale integration, and differentiated instruction.
Senior Experience Teacher, EALD Project Leader
Thuringowa SHS, William Ross SHS, Townsville
Townsville, Australia
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Provided FNSP (Brisbane) with critical NQR/IEALD analysis, and IEALD/CALD funding insights.
- Analyzed statewide MOVE data, current practices, and ATISCAP strategy, which contributed to shaping educational policy for IEALD students.
- Developed the project plans using a collaborative inquiry methodology for effective execution.
- Identified, evaluated, and coordinated resources, and presented them to the leadership team for execution.
- Lead professional development for staff in First Nation students' language situation and learning needs.
- Established a culture of continuous learning and sharing best practices in IEALD education.
- Played a key role in elevating the standards of language and literacy education within the curriculum and school-wide policy document.
Tutor (TESOL)
James Cook University, Townsville
Townsville, Australia
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Designed and executed foundational university courses, aligning the curriculum with academic standards and student needs.
- Engaged with academic staff to develop and refine course materials, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
- Facilitated student-led projects and discussions, fostering critical thinking, and practical application of theoretical knowledge through learning activities.
- Organized workshops to promote cultural awareness and language exchange for international students.
- Implemented technology tools to enhance interactive learning experiences, enhancing learning speed.
- Facilitated group projects designed to help EAL students practice their SAE in real-world situations.
- Implemented various assessment tools including oral interviews, written tests and portfolio reviews to evaluate student performance.
Advisory Visiting Teacher ESL- SLI
Tablelands Johnston District, Far North Qld Region
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Coordinated and led professional development workshops for teachers on ESL and special education best practices.
- Facilitated teams for individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with ESL, SLI/LI, and ASD.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate the curriculum across the region.
- Provided support for teachers through instructional leadership in EALD strategies.
- Analyzed and utilized data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
- Enhanced EAL student proficiency through innovative curriculum design and differentiated instruction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and address students' educational and behavioral needs.
- Provided support to parents in understanding their child's educational program and progress.
Foundation Tutor
University of the South Pacific, Fiji
, Fiji
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Collaborated with faculty to align tutoring sessions with course objectives.
- Developed comprehensive teaching materials for program implementation and assessment.
- Developed an innovative assessment strategy for the university, retaining student numbers for the course.
- Facilitated meetings with staff to gather insights and align objectives for improved learning outcomes.
- Provided guidance and mentoring for program participants in developing foundational study skills.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for participants attending off-site events or trainings.
- Created resources such as handouts, training materials, manuals. for use by staff and and or program participants.
- Advised management on strategies for improving program operations or increasing efficiency.
Education
Certificate in Leading School Strategy And Innovation - Educational Leadership and Management
Harvard School of Education -Business School
United States Of America10-2024
Master of Education - Applied Linguistics and TESOL
University of Southern Queensland
Australia01-2002
Post Grad in Spec Education - High Support Needs
Macquarie University
Australia12-2000
Cert in TESOL - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of The South Pacific
Fiji12-1997
Post Grad in Education - Teacher Training
University of The South Pacific
Fiji12-1996
Bachelor of Arts - English and History
Rangoon University
MyanmarSkills
- Educational leadership:
- Policy and procedure development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Academic advice success
- Student performance data
- Organizational leadership
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Professional development
- Staff and student management
- Cultural competency
References
- Paula McMahon, Principal Advisor for First Nations Engagement at the Department of Education, Deputy Principal, pmcma15@eq.edu.au, 040-702-5158
- Chris Evers, Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnership (DoE), Deputy Principal, cever40@eq.edu.au, 0431 463 373
Projects
Previous projects include: Program lead: Remote Preparation and Transition program: pre-service teacher training: 2022, Program lead: Band scale teaching and differentiation with a language lens (Region: 2022), Facilitator and reviewer: IEALD HUB training (statewide 2022) - ongoing, Program lead: Australian Curriculum to the classroom (Cleveland Detention Centre: 2022), Program advisor, critical friend: Advisory Group Director of Curriculum Brisbane (2007), facilitator: Tactical Teaching of reading and writing (2012-16), program lead: ASEAN Bridge Partnership Program, Asia Foundation (2018-2020), Asia Link leader (current), ongoing projects include: developing ECEC/IEALD language capture data collation tool with SLP for K-2, working with IEALD team statewide: authentic data of IEALD, next steps, whole school Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander framework implementation as lead teacher project, William Ross SHS, working with a speech pathologist from Regional Office, First Nations Engagement Team on the first language of children’s role in students' success
Websites
Affiliations
Active member: Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP)
Active member of the Regional Wellbeing Committee, DDSW Regional Office, Toowoomba
Active member: Queensland Association of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (QATESOL)
Active member of the Australian Council of TESOL Association
Active member of Queensland Teachers Union
Training
- SORD training – data-driven decision making
- The Art of Facilitation – QEIi Regional Office
- CALD – networking with stakeholders for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
- EATSIPS training – embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the school curriculum
- Management Foundations Program – Leadership and School Management
- NQR office staff training days – leadership and administrative training
- Disability standards for education – reasonable adjustments and inclusion training
- Curriculum Collaboration with Central Office – DOE Curriculum Team
- Far North QLD Coaching Project – Instructional Leadership
- Asia Link Business Leaders Program – Asia Foundation, Melbourne University
Accomplishments
- President: Food for life, not for profit
- Program lead: regional band scale training
- Advisor and critical friend: Director, Curriculum Development: IEALD
- Asian Link Leader: Asia Foundation & Melbourne University
leadership training EFI
- Coaching for Success
- self-aware leader
- Leading strategically
- Change Management
- Building Trust
- What is your thinking preference?
- Upward Management
Timeline
Senior Education Officer, EALD
Department of Education, DDSW Region, Toowoomba
01.2024 - Current
Principal Advisor (IEALD), Regional Office
Department of Education, NQR Regional Office
01.2022 - 12.2023
Manager-Asian Link Leader
ASEAN Bridge Partnership Program
01.2018 - Current
Senior Experience Teacher, EALD Project Leader
Thuringowa SHS, William Ross SHS, Townsville
01.2016 - 12.2021
Tutor (TESOL)
James Cook University, Townsville
01.2012 - 01.2016
Advisory Visiting Teacher ESL- SLI
Tablelands Johnston District, Far North Qld Region
01.2000 - 01.2008
Foundation Tutor
University of the South Pacific, Fiji
01.1998 - 12.2000
Certificate in Leading School Strategy And Innovation - Educational Leadership and Management
Harvard School of Education -Business School
Master of Education - Applied Linguistics and TESOL
University of Southern Queensland
Post Grad in Spec Education - High Support Needs
Macquarie University
Cert in TESOL - Teaching English as a Second Language
University of The South Pacific
Post Grad in Education - Teacher Training
University of The South Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - English and History
Rangoon University
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