Gemma Dinsdale

• Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
• Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
• Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with ICPs.
• Represented union members in negotiations.
• Led operations as Rehab and Return to Work Officer.
• Coordinated district-level Netball Gala events.

Served as Year 3 and Year 6 Shadow Phase Leader, overseeing attendance, addressing behavior concerns, collaborating with teachers, and actively participating in year-level meetings..

· Lead Tier 2 interventions with teachers and teacher aides based on data insights.

· Organized and managed the VPSS Maths Challenge, Reader’s Cup, and Spelling Bee competitions.

· Served as a member of the executive leadership team, actively contributing to the execution of the school’s strategic priorities, vision, and annual plan.

· Designed and facilitated the creation of marking guides for students on ICPs, ensuring alignment with ACARA standards.

· Collaborated on the development of ICP curriculum alignment documents and enhanced staff capability to design and apply ICP marking guides.

· Facilitated Annual Performance Reviews with Teacher Aides.

· Mentored beginning teachers.

· Provided proactive support for Tier 2 & 3 behaviour across the school in the role of Duty Officer.

Directed the implementation of Early Years Literacy and Intervention programs.

· Developed phase-specific data walls to analyse data and allocate human resources effectively.

· Organized speech-language services for the school, collaborating with SLPs and staff.

· Managed intervention, support, and teacher aide timetables.

· Implemented Year 3 & Year 5 Online NAPLAN testing.

· Collaborated with support staff and parents on ICP development.

· Advanced Classroom Profiler.

· Supported Literacy and Numeracy intervention.