Janita Williams
Leeton
Summary
Professional educator skilled in fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Expert in language instruction with passion for nurturing student growth and academic success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Stages 4-6 English Teacher
Saint Francis De Sale College
01.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of English literature.
- Taught grammar and writing skills for improving student communication.
- Guided students in critical analysis of texts, fostering deeper comprehension.
- Encouraged creative expression, helping students find their unique voices.
- Improved academic performance by adapting teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance collaborative learning among students.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to update them on student progress and address concerns.
- Encouraged critical thinking through open-ended questions and exploratory assignments.
- Supported students in preparing for exams, helping them achieve desired results.
- Participated in professional development to stay updated on educational best practices.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
2 point English Coordinator
St Francis de Sale
05.2020 - 12.2024
- Responsible for the introduction of stage 4 & 5 programs that align to new NSW syllabus
- Teaching of the English syllabus to Advanced English
- Collaborative writer of English programs across all stages of English
- Writer of assessment tasks for all stages of English
- Responsible for preparation and running of weekly meeting faculty meetings with agenda and minutes
- Responsible for the day to day running of a 700 student boarding school in relationship to the subject of English
- Marking and determine of grades for all stages of English
- Meetings with members of the school Executive to drive new NSW English syllabuses
- Attending Middle Leadership Conference to facilitate in the running of a busy school faculty
- Preparation of all content within the classroom context
- PAC teacher for Year 7- 12 checking in each morning on student needs and wellbeing
- Undertaking of administrative functions such as attendance records, lesson plans, programs, report writing, photocopying, scanning, digital printing
- Differentiation of individualised programs to students with learning difficulties
- Uploading of programs and student work to a variety of platforms on the Internet
- Liaising with students, parents, colleagues and stakeholders on a regular basis for vocational and personal growth
- Participating in SunRice Festival, Yr 7 & Yr12 Retreats, participation in school mass and reconciliation services, participation in Year 12 Soccer Match, Athletics and Swimming Carnivals
- Teaching in the classroom within multiple subjects delivering course content across all grades
- Planning lessons in conjunction with KLA leaders and subject programs
- Differentiating lessons for students within the Life Skills program
Teacher
St Francis de Sale
12.2019 - 05.2020
- 1 point KLA English Coordinator
- Stage 4, 5, & 6 English Teacher
- Stage 4 Visual Arts Teacher
Casual Teacher
St Francis De Sale
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Teacher of English/HSIE/Religion Teacher
PBS Authorities
Department of Human Services (DHS)
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Responding to greater than 200 calls per day and more than 4,000 calls per month, from doctors and pharmacists across Australia
- Attained and maintained greater than 98% adherence over 7 months by achieving business KPI’s
- Proficient in utilising DHS software to support PBS authorization of medications and Safety Net Claims
- 100% accuracy in processing written authorities as received from medical professionals across Australia
- 100% Quality Control Accuracy by assessment for telephonist role
- Proficient in determining PBS call compliance, which includes collecting, entering and discussing a variety of DHS services as approved on the PBS database
- Proficient in adding Safety Net claims to the DHS system and amending patient records as required
Volunteer Visual Arts Teacher
O’Brien Centre Bloomfield Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Planning and teaching art to patients that attended the O’Brien Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre
- Liaising with health workers and practitioners in regards to health and wellbeing of patients as the center and outcomes necessary for their rehabilitation
- Assessing the needs of the patients and planning accordingly
- Collaborating with staff and patients within the area of group art activities
Visual Arts/Mandatory Technology/ Music & Photography Teacher
MET School
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Planning and implementing of lessons to all stages within the High School in the subject area of Visual Arts
- Undertaking of administrative functions such as attendance records, lesson plans, programs, report writing, photocopying, scanning, digital printing
- Differentiation of individualised programs to students with learning difficulties
- Uploading of programs and student work to a variety of platforms on the Internet
- Teaching students in using technology within the classroom through a variety of platforms
- Liaising with students, parents, colleagues and stakeholders on a regular basis for vocational and personal growth
- Extra curricular activities – vocal group leadership, art exhibitions curator and promotional organiser, school fete organiser and art director
- Face to face teaching across all faculties as well as teaching via video conferencing
- Assisted in funding regulations pertaining to all aspects of school funding
- Assisting students in Years 4, 5 & 6 with literacy and numeracy
- Attendance at sporting functions within the school and coach of netball to junior girls
Learning Support/English/ Sudanese Support & Casual Teacher
James Sheahan High School
06.2010 - 02.2016
- Assisting students with classroom preparation and assistance of school work and assessments
- Maintaining parent and student involvement within the school community and building a strong social relationship for the parents to engage in school activities
- Assisting with projects run through the school community as well as the wider community
- Preparing funding documentation
- Presenting at staff meetings of related documentation and general information
- Preparing lessons and programs of English work for Stage 4 students
- Preparing lessons and programs of English work for Stage 6, English Studies students
- Writing of reports
Visual Arts Teacher
Parramatta High School
01.1997 - 06.1998
- Stage 4 & 5 Visual Arts Teacher
- Responsible for the preparation of lesson plans and delivering of content
- Organised and attended Visual Art excursion
- Writing of reports
- Participation in school functions- Athletics and Swimming Carnivals
Education
Bachelor of Educational Studies - Secondary English
Charles Sturt University
01.2015
Introduction to Microsoft Office & Keyboard Skills -
TAFE
01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of Secondary Visual Arts
University of Sydney
01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
University of Western Sydney
01.1998
Design Methods & Principles -
TAFE
01.1993
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student engagement
- Literature analysis
- Essay writing
- Public speaking
- Student assessment
- Critical thinking
- Creative writing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of ten staff members.
- Middle Leadership Course
Certificates And Training
- Google Certified Educator Level 1, 2021
- Safety Net Training, 2018
- PBS Authorities Training, 2018
- Written Authorities Training, 2018
- IME Training, 2018
- Working with Children Number, WWC0228927E, Ongoing
- St John’s Ambulance First Aid Certificate, Ongoing
- Resuscitation & Anaphylaxis Certificate, Ongoing
- Children Protection Awareness, 01/01/16
- Woodcock Training, 01/01/15
- Dibels Training, 01/01/12
Timeline
Stages 4-6 English Teacher
Saint Francis De Sale College
01.2025 - Current
2 point English Coordinator
St Francis de Sale
05.2020 - 12.2024
Teacher
St Francis de Sale
12.2019 - 05.2020
Casual Teacher
St Francis De Sale
04.2019 - 12.2019
PBS Authorities
Department of Human Services (DHS)
03.2018 - 01.2019
Volunteer Visual Arts Teacher
O’Brien Centre Bloomfield Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2018
Visual Arts/Mandatory Technology/ Music & Photography Teacher
MET School
03.2016 - 10.2017
Learning Support/English/ Sudanese Support & Casual Teacher
James Sheahan High School
06.2010 - 02.2016
Visual Arts Teacher
Parramatta High School
01.1997 - 06.1998
Introduction to Microsoft Office & Keyboard Skills -
TAFE
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of Secondary Visual Arts
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
University of Western Sydney
Design Methods & Principles -
TAFE
Bachelor of Educational Studies - Secondary English
Charles Sturt University
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