Sabina Armstrong
Tivendale,NT
Summary
Experienced educator with a demonstrated ability to lead teams toward achieving positive outcomes for diverse populations. Passionate about collaborating with Aboriginal communities to foster life improvements and fulfill aspirations. Extensive background in both government roles and as a business owner. Proven track record in fostering collaborative, goal-oriented teams and facilitating professional development. Successful in designing and implementing various programs, such as whole school well-being initiatives, innovative curricula and comprehensive business restructuring to adapt to evolving climate and market dynamics. Firm belief in the value of lifelong learning.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
NT Department of Education
2023.02 - Current
- Responsible for management of teaching staff including increasing teacher effectiveness through promotion of professional development opportunities and mentorship
- Responsible for infrastructure assessment and improvement, auditing and upgrading of resources to ensure services are consistent with best practice and school and department policies.
- Responsible for leading development and implementation of curriculum and assessment
- Led team in creation of an improvement management plan
- Developed and maintained working relationships with departmental staff, engaging all levels in understanding the school improvement plan
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Ensured full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Responsible for development of assessment and reporting plan, facilitation of extensive pre-assessment to drive curriculum access points,
Owner and Manager of Farming Business
Bindawalla
1989.04 - Current
- Conducted annual reviews using SWOT analysis
- Employment and management of staff including shearers, ringers, and other contractors
- Researched and changed enterprises based on sound knowledge of the industry trends
- Created strategies to maximize farm productivity
- Developed a personalised business plan that has seen the overall improvement of the business
Assistant Principal
NT Department of Education
2022.07 - 2023.01
- PLAN for Leadership and Administrators
- SACE Board Policy
- Aboriginal Literacy Plans and program development
- VET cordination
- NTCET and development of assessment
- LAPS
- School based literacy assessment of writing
- Gunbalanya IPS Journey to the Two-Way Approach
- The Third Teacher
- Curriculum Mapping Australian Curriculum and aligned SACE curriculum including VETis,
- The Quality Assurance Assessment Cycle (QAAC),
- ESL progressions
Head Teacher - Secondary Studies
NSW Department of Education
2005.04 - 2022.07
- Aboriginal Education Portfolio Coordinator
- Literacy and Numeracy Development Teams
- Learning Support Team member
- Relieving Deputy Principal
- Years 7-12 PDHPE, Integrated Curriculum
Classroom Teacher
NSW Department Of Education
1999.01 - 2005.04
- Years 5-12 PDHPE
- Sports Coordinator
- Year Advisor
- Mind Matters Plus Team Coordinator
- Student Representative Council Coordinator
Education
NSW Premier’s Aboriginal Education Scholarship
2020
Proficient Teacher Accreditation -
Institute Of Teachers / NSW Education Standards AU
2006
Diploma of Financial Management and Accounting -
Orange Agricultural College
1987
Diploma in Teaching (K-12) -
Australian College of Physical Education
1982
Certificate in Financial Management -
Orange Agricultural College
1982
Certificate in Management -
East Sydney Technical College
1981
Diploma of Education -
Australian Catholic University
1980
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Commercial Acumen
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Relations
- Physical and Financial Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certifications
- Northern Territory of Australia Driving Licence - HR Class
- Registered with Northern Territory Teacher Registration Board - 18188
- Registered with NSW Education Standards Authority - 719381
- Working with Children Check (Ochre Card) - 165778
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Referees
Maisie Floyd
Senior Education Director Barkly Region
Tennant Creek
Ph: 0419048374
Email: maisie.floyd@education.nt.gov.au
Neil Kendrick
Head of Learning Trade and Enterprise
Headlands Senior High School
Mobile: 0481574900
Email: neil.kendrick@education.wa.edu.au
Bonnie Brown
Relieving Head Teacher
Walcha Central School
Mobile: 0428425234
Email: bonnie.brown2@det.nsw.edu.au
Timeline
Principal
NT Department of Education
2023.02 - Current
Assistant Principal
NT Department of Education
2022.07 - 2023.01
Head Teacher - Secondary Studies
NSW Department of Education
2005.04 - 2022.07
Classroom Teacher
NSW Department Of Education
1999.01 - 2005.04
Owner and Manager of Farming Business
Bindawalla
1989.04 - Current
NSW Premier’s Aboriginal Education Scholarship
Proficient Teacher Accreditation -
Institute Of Teachers / NSW Education Standards AU
Diploma of Financial Management and Accounting -
Orange Agricultural College
Diploma in Teaching (K-12) -
Australian College of Physical Education
Certificate in Financial Management -
Orange Agricultural College
Certificate in Management -
East Sydney Technical College
Diploma of Education -
Australian Catholic University
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