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Jamie Smith

Townsville,QLD

Summary

A highly skilled and dedicated educator with extensive experience in leadership, curriculum development, and student support across multiple disciplines. Proven expertise as a Grade Coordinator, Maths Leader, Numeracy Specialist, and Design & Technology Teacher, with a strong focus on fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Adept at leading and mentoring staff, implementing innovative teaching strategies, and utilizing data-driven approaches to improve student outcomes. Passionate about integrating STEM principles into the curriculum, developing project-based learning experiences, and leveraging technology to enhance student engagement and achievement. Committed to continuous professional development and supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Officer

Community Solutions
01.2025 - Current
  • Improved field operations efficiency by implementing innovative data collection and reporting techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust and open lines of communication during site visits and meetings.
  • Expedited decision-making processes by presenting comprehensive reports containing vital field insights to senior leadership teams regularly.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, training sessions, and joint project initiatives.

Grade Coordinator

Latrobe High School
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Student Support & Welfare: Oversee the academic, social, and emotional well-being of Grade 8 students, providing guidance and support.
  • Curriculum Coordination: Ensure effective implementation of the Grade 8 curriculum and work with teachers to adapt resources to meet student needs.
  • Teacher Collaboration: Coordinate with subject teachers to monitor student progress, address concerns, and align teaching strategies.
  • Student Monitoring & Progress: Track and assess the academic progress of Grade 8 students, identifying those who require additional support or intervention.
  • Parent & Guardian Communication: Act as a liaison between the school and parents/guardians, providing regular updates on student progress, events, and concerns.
  • Behavior Management: Implement and monitor behavior management strategies in line with school policies, ensuring a positive learning environment.
  • Reporting: Prepare and submit reports on student performance, wellbeing, and overall grade achievements to school leadership.
  • Professional Development: Stay updated on best practices in education, attending training sessions, and applying new strategies to improve student outcomes.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of Grade 8 teachers, ensuring smooth coordination and a consistent approach to student learning.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze academic data and student assessments to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement in Grade 8 students.
  • Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts or concerns involving students, teachers, and parents to maintain a harmonious school environment

Head of Maths

Latrobe High School
01.2016 - 12.2022
  • Curriculum Leadership: Lead the development, implementation, and review of the high school mathematics curriculum to ensure alignment with state and national standards.
  • Teacher Support & Development: Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development for mathematics teachers to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes.
  • Instructional Leadership: Model effective teaching strategies and encourage innovative approaches to teaching mathematics in the classroom.
  • Assessment & Reporting: Oversee the design and implementation of student assessments, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives and timely, accurate reporting of student progress.
  • Data Analysis & Improvement: Analyze student performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance student achievement in mathematics.
  • Subject Coordination: Ensure effective coordination of maths courses across year levels.
  • Curriculum Development: Regularly review and update the mathematics curriculum to reflect changes in education standards and emerging best practices.
  • Parent & Community Engagement: Communicate with parents and the broader school community about student progress, mathematics department initiatives, and upcoming events.
  • Inter-department Collaboration: Collaborate with other heads of departments and school leadership to ensure interdisciplinary teaching opportunities and the integration of mathematics across other subjects.
  • Student Support: Develop and implement strategies to support students who are struggling with mathematics, including differentiated instruction and intervention programs.
  • Leadership Role: Act as a member of the school's leadership team, contributing to whole-school decisions, policies, and strategies to improve overall academic performance

Department Numeracy Specialist

Tasmanian Department of Education
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Curriculum Development: Develop, implement, and review numeracy-focused curriculum materials and resources to support student learning across all year levels.
  • Numeracy Support: Provide targeted support for students struggling with numeracy, including intervention programs, small group tutoring, and differentiated instruction.
  • Teacher Professional Development: Lead and deliver professional development sessions for teaching staff, focusing on best practices for teaching numeracy and integrating numeracy strategies across subjects.
  • Assessment & Data Analysis: Analyze student data to assess numeracy levels and identify trends or areas for improvement, using this data to inform teaching strategies and interventions.
  • Cross-curricular Integration: Work with teachers from other subject areas to incorporate numeracy strategies into their lessons, fostering a whole-school approach to improving numeracy skills.
  • Numeracy Intervention Programs: Develop and implement numeracy intervention programs for students who are below expected numeracy levels, ensuring targeted support is available.
  • Student Progress Monitoring: Monitor and track the progress of students in numeracy, providing regular feedback to teachers, parents, and school leadership.
  • Parent & Community Engagement: Work with parents and the broader community to raise awareness about the importance of numeracy and provide resources or support for home learning.
  • Leadership in Numeracy Initiatives: Lead school-wide numeracy initiatives and campaigns to improve student engagement, understanding, and achievement in mathematics and numeracy skills.
  • Mentorship: Act as a mentor to classroom teachers, offering guidance on numeracy instruction and helping them implement evidence-based practices in the classroom.
  • Collaboration with School Leadership: Work with school leaders to set numeracy goals and track overall progress toward achieving school-wide numeracy targets.
  • Inclusion & Differentiation: Ensure that numeracy programs are inclusive and cater to the needs of diverse learners, including students with special needs, ESL students, and students from different cultural backgrounds.

Grade Coordinator

Reece High School
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Student Support & Welfare: Oversee the academic, social, and emotional well-being of Grade 8 students, providing guidance and support
  • Teacher Collaboration: Coordinate with subject teachers to monitor student progress, address concerns, and align teaching strategies.
  • Parent & Guardian Communication: Act as a liaison between the school and parents/guardians, providing regular updates on student progress, events, and concerns.
  • Behavior Management: Implement and monitor behavior management strategies in line with school policies, ensuring a positive learning environment.
  • Professional Development: Stay updated on best practices in education, attending training sessions, and applying new strategies to improve student outcomes.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of Grade 8 teachers, ensuring smooth coordination and a consistent approach to student learning.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze academic data and student assessments to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement in Grade 8 students.
  • Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts or concerns involving students, teachers, and parents to maintain a harmonious school environment

Head of Junior Maths

Reece High School
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Curriculum Leadership: Lead the development, implementation, and review of the high school mathematics curriculum to ensure alignment with state and national standards.
  • Teacher Support & Development: Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development for mathematics teachers to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes.
  • Instructional Leadership: Model effective teaching strategies and encourage innovative approaches to teaching mathematics in the classroom.
  • Assessment & Reporting: Oversee the design and implementation of student assessments, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives and timely, accurate reporting of student progress.
  • Data Analysis & Improvement: Analyze student performance data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance student achievement in mathematics.

Middle School Teacher

Reece High School
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Curriculum Delivery: Plan, develop, and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Tasmanian curriculum, catering to the needs of middle school students across various subjects.
  • Student Engagement: Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages student participation, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
  • Assessment & Feedback: Regularly assess student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing timely, constructive feedback to help students improve.
  • Classroom Management: Establish and maintain clear expectations for student behavior, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Differentiation: Adapt teaching strategies, resources, and assessments to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of all students.
  • Pastoral Care: Support students' social, emotional, and academic development, offering guidance and assistance as needed to ensure student well-being.
  • Collaboration with Staff: Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, share resources, and discuss student progress, contributing to a team-oriented teaching environment.
  • Parent Communication: Maintain open and regular communication with parents/guardians, updating them on student progress, behavior, and any concerns.
  • Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends, pedagogy, and Tasmanian curriculum updates.
  • Behavioral Support: Implement and follow school-wide behavior management strategies, supporting students in developing positive behaviors and social skills.
  • Inclusive Education: Work to ensure that all students, including those with learning challenges, are included and supported in the classroom.
  • Extracurricular Involvement: Support or lead extracurricular activities, such as clubs, sports, or events, to promote student engagement outside the classroom.
  • Student Wellbeing: Monitor student wellbeing, referring to relevant support services when necessary, and promote a positive and respectful school culture.

Design & Technology Teacher

Reece High School
01.2004 - 12.2006
  • Project-Based Learning: Lead students through project-based learning experiences, encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and innovation.
  • Assessment & Evaluation: Assess and evaluate student progress through assignments, projects, and practical tasks, providing constructive feedback to support their development.
  • Classroom Management: Create a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment, ensuring that students follow safety protocols when using tools and equipment.
  • Resource Management: Manage and maintain classroom resources, including tools, equipment, and materials, ensuring they are in good working order and accessible to students.
  • Differentiation: Adapt teaching strategies and materials to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with varying levels of ability and learning styles.
  • Health & Safety: Ensure all students adhere to safety guidelines when working with machinery, tools, and materials, and maintain a safe workspace.

Education

Bachelor of Education - High School Teaching

University of Tasmania
TAS
12-2004

Skills

  • Leadership & Management Skills:
  • Team Leadership: Ability to lead and support teams of teachers, fostering collaboration and shared goals
  • Curriculum Design & Implementation: Expertise in developing, planning, and implementing curriculum across various subjects and year levels
  • Strategic Planning: Ability to contribute to school-wide goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement in academic outcomes
  • Staff Mentorship: Providing guidance and professional development for colleagues, supporting growth and best practices in teaching
  • Subject-Specific Skills:
  • Mathematics Instruction: Advanced knowledge and teaching of mathematics concepts, including differentiation and scaffolding for students at various levels
  • Numeracy Strategies: Expertise in improving numeracy outcomes through targeted interventions and embedding numeracy across the curriculum
  • Design & Technology Instruction: Proficiency in teaching design and technology, including practical skills in using tools, materials, and technology for project-based learning
  • STEM Integration: Promoting cross-disciplinary approaches by integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in curriculum planning and teaching
  • Teaching & Pedagogical Skills:
  • Differentiated Instruction: Tailoring lessons to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with learning differences or language barriers
  • Assessment & Data Analysis: Skilled in designing and interpreting assessments to track student progress and inform teaching practices
  • Classroom Management: Effective strategies for managing student behaviour and creating a positive, respectful, and engaging classroom environment
  • Communication Skills:
  • Parent Communication: Ability to build strong relationships with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on student progress and wellbeing
  • Professional Collaboration: Collaborative approach to working with colleagues, other departments, and external stakeholders for shared educational goals
  • Student Support: Providing tailored support and feedback to students, helping them reach their academic and personal goals

Timeline

Field Officer

Community Solutions
01.2025 - Current

Grade Coordinator

Latrobe High School
01.2023 - 12.2024

Head of Maths

Latrobe High School
01.2016 - 12.2022

Department Numeracy Specialist

Tasmanian Department of Education
01.2014 - 12.2015

Grade Coordinator

Reece High School
01.2013 - 12.2013

Head of Junior Maths

Reece High School
01.2011 - 12.2012

Middle School Teacher

Reece High School
01.2007 - 12.2010

Design & Technology Teacher

Reece High School
01.2004 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Education - High School Teaching

University of Tasmania

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