Ischa Bade Alice Light
Cairns,Qld
Summary
Skilled educator with over nine years of experience in leading school staff members and education programs. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
A/Principal
Bellenden Ker State School
01.2019 - Current
- Curriculum leadership leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for a Multi-Age class.
- Implemented the Synthetic Phonics approach in alignment with the Australian Curriculum V9, using effective, engaging pedagogies and improving reading outcomes for all students.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data and future orientation according to 'Equity and Excellence' in action.
- Managed resources according to budget, HR management and Building Maintenance as well as applying for Grants to achieve educational goals.
- Formed partnership with the Babinda Cluster of Principals to implement the moderation cycle and understand legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
- Established an exciting education-focused setting for students, staff, parents and community members by embedding socially just practices in daily school life.
A/Deputy Principal and Head of Primary
Babinda SS
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students whilst being accountable for curriculum implementation and operational management of years prep to six.
- Developed a common approach to assessment and reporting, pedagogy and curriculum delivery through moderation processes.
- Implemented the Science of Reading through a Systematic Synthetic Phonics approach in PREP-Y3.
- Mentored teachers and provided encouragement and feedback on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification.
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies and embedded structures of student support in tier 1 and tier 2 to enhance student engagement and wellbeing.
- Provisioned complex case management in collaboration with Student Services and Regional Office.
Principal Advisor Teaching and Learning
Regional Office
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported school leadership teams and curriculum leaders to implement the key areas of systematic curriculum delivery, effective pedagogical practices, assessment and reporting using school data as a decision-making tool.
- Worked with multiple schools, drawing on expertise and currency of practice to build the capability of myself and others to ensure that high quality advice is provided and embedded in schools throughout the Far North Region.
- Developed the capability of school leadership teams to facilitate precision leadership, that impacts student learning, by enacting a change process using the regional models, such as the Community of Practice (COP) and the whole school moderation cycle and pedagogy.
Senior Experienced Teacher
Gordonvale State School
07.2016 - 01.2018
Head of Primary School
Amsterdam Combined Schools Education
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Included functioning as a HOC and SEL Coach and being accountable for the special unit 'Gifted and Talented' students.
Deputy Principal
Amsterdam Combined Schools Education
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Accountable for all Deputy Principal duties including Managing Under Performance (MUP) and deputised for the Principal one day a week.
Primary School Teacher and Lead Teacher
Catholic Education
01.2001 - 01.2012
Education
School Management -
Association For School Leaders (AVS) Amsterdam
2012
Bachelor of Arts - Theology - High Distinction
VU University Amsterdam
2007
Bachelor of Education
University of Applied Sciences
2003
Skills
- School Management
- Curriculum Development
- Human Resources
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- School Community Relations
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Improvement plan implementation Science of Reading which redefined performance goals of students achieving C and above in reading benchmarks. Results at Babinda SS in 2022: PREP year 91.67%, Year 1 87.5% and Year 2 100%. Improved reading outcomes for ICP students.
- Overhauled ineffective processes and designed behaviour modification plan which successfully reduced tier 2 behaviours with 50% at Babinda SS.
- Increased attendance indigenous students from 79% to 90%
- Endowed $ 8000 in grant funds from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund through approved proposal for a renewed school playground.
- Established cultural days in which students and staff provided insight into personal ethnic backgrounds, resulting in better understanding and more inclusive environment.
- Developed and implemented a marketing campaign that raised new student enrollment by 20%.
Languages
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
French
Elementary
Referees
Mr. Steve Vincent, School Supervisor, Steven.VINCENT@qed.qld.gov.au, 0492 477 768
Mr. Ken Schaumenberg, former Assistant Regional Director, Ken.SCHAUMBERG@qed.qld.gov.au, 0459 849 267
Additional Information
2023 QELI Brisbane - Leadership For Deputy Principals
2022 QELI Brisbane - Teach Like A Champion: Systems And Routines & Leading Professional & Difficult Conversations
2021 Sounds Write - Practitioners Training in a Systematic Synthetic Phonics Approach
2021 Rebecca Hack - Understanding The Traumatised Child
2020 Michelle Loch Coaching - Neuroscience of Leadership
Timeline
A/Deputy Principal and Head of Primary
Babinda SS
07.2021 - 12.2022
Principal Advisor Teaching and Learning
Regional Office
01.2021 - 07.2021
A/Principal
Bellenden Ker State School
01.2019 - Current
Senior Experienced Teacher
Gordonvale State School
07.2016 - 01.2018
Head of Primary School
Amsterdam Combined Schools Education
01.2015 - 07.2016
Deputy Principal
Amsterdam Combined Schools Education
08.2012 - 01.2015
Primary School Teacher and Lead Teacher
Catholic Education
01.2001 - 01.2012
School Management -
Association For School Leaders (AVS) Amsterdam
Bachelor of Arts - Theology - High Distinction
VU University Amsterdam
Bachelor of Education
University of Applied Sciences
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