Jacqualine Nicholls
Kirkwood
Summary
Professional educator skilled in curriculum development, student engagement, and academic mentorship. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving measurable results. Flexible and reliable with proven ability to adapt to changing educational needs. Expertise includes instructional design, effective communication, and fostering inclusive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Lecturer
CQUniversity
01.2025 - Current
- Developing strong relationships with students and staff, fostering a positive learning environment conducive to learning.
- Implementing student engagement through the curriculum development including digital literacy and collaborative projects.
- Serving as an academic advisor for students, guiding them in course curriculum and LLN skills.
- Maintained interdisciplinary study as guiding principle, establishing partnerships with faculty in other departments to draw parallels with other subjects.
Academic Coordinator/Senior Teacher
Chanel College
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed customised learning in line with government regulations as outlined in the QCAA and Australian Curriculum.
- Developed digital programs incorporating multimedia elements, interactive activities, and real-world examples.
- Ensured alignment between curriculum objectives, instructional strategies, and assessments, leading to clearer expectations for students and improved outcomes.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Specialist Teacher Consultant
Department of Education
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Developed, implemented, and reported on individual case management for Kindergarten to Year12 students with highly complex needs and challenging behaviour.
- Participated in and delivered targeted professional learning to engage professionally with colleagues, parents, and the community, including Departmental teams and external agencies
- Demonstrated knowledge of Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), Special Educational Needs (SEN) planning and reporting, social and emotional learning programs, Trauma Informed Practice, Positive Behaviour Support, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Strategies
Outreach Program Coordinator
Telethon Speech and Hearing
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Working for NFP organisation managed outreach programs and coordinated with stakeholders to manage KPI’s for Health departments in various locations
- Guide, coach, and support the team to consistently deliver quality service and outcomes to Early Learning Centres, Kindergartens and Primary schools
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the team including advice, rosters, leave arrangements, workloads, performance, recruiting, onboarding, and training
Trainer & Assessor/HOD/Senior Teacher/Co-ordinator
Department of Education and Catholic Education Office
06.2007 - 12.2019
- Provided educational leadership in the school and the community introducing guidelines within ASQA standards to reinstate RTO status.
- Developed the training and assessment strategy (TAS) for each nationally recognised training product
- Supported other staff to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals and implemented change strategies
- Managed programs, specific curriculum areas and/or portfolios such as: English, Humanities, Psychology, Legal Studies: student services, including pastoral care or a combination of year or house programs across the school: general school administration, including the management of school timetable processes
- Collaborated, developed and modified curriculum in Automotive, Furnishing, Hospitality and Fabrication.
- Delivered training across a range of qualifications including Certificate I to Cert II in Workplace skills (FSK) units.
Community Partnership Coordinator
Catholic Education Office
05.2010 - 11.2011
- Established, developed and strengthened relationships with new and existing education partners (schools) in regional Victoria and surrounding areas, to understand school needs and support program delivery
- Accurate and timely data collection, in agreed formats, for all program activities in regional Victoria, and contribute to program reporting for funders and other stakeholders
- Developed and strengthened relationships with the Victorian government, local government, and community and business stakeholders in regional Victoria to generate interest and support for programs in regional areas
- Contract Position
Education
Diploma of Leadership and Management - Business
Queensland Tafe
Online06.2024
Cert IV in Training and Assessment - Training and Assessing
Blueprint Education
External01.2024
Cert IV in OHS - Occupational Health and Safety
Inspire Education
Queensland01-2012
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary & Secondary Education
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Psychology & Literature
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC12.2003
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Behaviour management
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Leadership/Coaching
- Curriculum auditing
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- C Class Driver licence with HR learners
- Safety & Health Representative WorkSafe
- Emergency All Rounder Daysafe Training
Awards
TEACHER OF THE YEAR, Curtin University,Nomination
INNOVATION IN CURRICULUM DESIGN, Nomination VET - Australian Government Awards
Timeline
Associate Lecturer
CQUniversity
01.2025 - Current
Academic Coordinator/Senior Teacher
Chanel College
01.2023 - 01.2025
Outreach Program Coordinator
Telethon Speech and Hearing
05.2021 - 11.2022
Specialist Teacher Consultant
Department of Education
10.2019 - 01.2023
Community Partnership Coordinator
Catholic Education Office
05.2010 - 11.2011
Trainer & Assessor/HOD/Senior Teacher/Co-ordinator
Department of Education and Catholic Education Office
06.2007 - 12.2019
Diploma of Leadership and Management - Business
Queensland Tafe
Cert IV in Training and Assessment - Training and Assessing
Blueprint Education
Cert IV in OHS - Occupational Health and Safety
Inspire Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary & Secondary Education
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Psychology & Literature
Deakin University
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