Passionate well-being leader, with over a decade in education, leadership experience and further studies in student wellbeing, counselling and inclusion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
VCE Teacher
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
01.2024 - Current
Applied trauma-informed practices as part of the BSSC well-being model
Effectively balanced a full VCE teaching load while providing critical support for student well-being
Collaborated with VCAA on the implementation of new study designs.
Senior School Year Level Leader and VCE Teacher
Braemar College
01.2018 - 01.2024
Facilitated the delivery of a high-quality year-level program, with a strong focus on student well-being within the academic framework
Managed one-on-one counseling, prioritized referrals, and developed comprehensive well-being programs at the year-level and senior school
Leveraged data to drive educational initiatives aimed at improving well-being outcomes, including addressing school refusal, well-being, and inclusion
Delivered whole-school professional development on strategies for well-being and inclusion
Oversaw the organization and execution of year-level programs, including special events and activities
Provided mentorship to staff, assisting them in supporting students both in classrooms and across the cohort
Developed and implemented policies for school refusal and LGBTQIA+ support
Conducted disciplinary and well-being meetings with parents and various stakeholders
Led and managed the LGBTQIA+ pride group
Supported the Student Enhancement Leader in SSG meetings, independently creating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and assisting teachers with their implementation.
VICTORIAN CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
01.2018
Various roles working both independently and as part of a wider panel
Writing and drafting the 2020 English Language VCAA exam
Collaborating on the study design panel
Presenting professional development sessions on new study design implementation
Writing documentation for implementation of the new study design.
English and English Language teacher
Castlemaine Secondary College
01.2013
VCE English and English Language teacher, Junior English teacher
Assumption College Kilmore
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior English, History, English Language Teacher
Catholic College Bendigo
01.2013 - 01.2015
Education
Master of Counselling -
Canberra University
Master of Education (Wellbeing) -
University of Melbourne
01.2020
Diploma of Education -
La Trobe University
01.2012
Bachelor of Communication -
RMIT University
01.2009
Skills
Skilled written and verbal communicator, with a strong record of building positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Experience in creating and implementing school policies, with expertise and further studies in educational well-being and strategic change
Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, work independently and consistently deliver quality outcomes with attention to detail
Experienced in providing guidance, counselling mentorship and support to both students and teams of staff
Volunteer Experience
Event Planning, Transcend, 2024, Recipient of a grant to create a gender affirming event for children in regional Victoria.
Author, Victorian Association for the teaching of English, 2023, Authored practice exams and sample responses
References
To be supplied on request.
Timeline
VCE Teacher
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
01.2024 - Current
Senior School Year Level Leader and VCE Teacher
Braemar College
01.2018 - 01.2024
VICTORIAN CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
01.2018
VCE English and English Language teacher, Junior English teacher
Assumption College Kilmore
01.2016 - 01.2018
English and English Language teacher
Castlemaine Secondary College
01.2013
Senior English, History, English Language Teacher
Catholic College Bendigo
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Counselling -
Canberra University
Master of Education (Wellbeing) -
University of Melbourne
Diploma of Education -
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Communication -
RMIT University
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