Jessica Lassam
Lambton,NSW
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Curriculum Advisor TAS
DoE NSW
01.2024 - Current
- Provide state-wide curriculum leadership, with a focus on inclusivity and support for students with diverse learning needs, High potential and gifted students and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Develop and deliver professional learning for teachers across NSW, emphasising strategies for explicit instruction
- Advise schools on curriculum development and implementation, ensuring that teaching practices are aligned with NESA requirements and cater to the needs of all students
- Facilitate sharing best practices among TAS teachers, focusing on inclusive education and the effective use of data to inform teaching and support student achievement
Head Teacher TAS VET and Head Teacher Teaching and Learning
Whitebridge High School
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Substantive Head Teacher- Technological and Applied Studies and Head Teach Teaching and Learning
- Line manager to 3 Learning and Support Teachers, overseeing strategies for students with learning needs
- Conducted external and internal literacy, numeracy, and diagnostic assessments to identify and support students' learning needs
- External Validation committee member
- Coordinated NAPLAN and Year 7 Best Start, focusing on early identification of learning needs and targeted interventions
- Active member of the PBL, Visible Learning, Literacy/Numeracy, Technology, and Assessment teams, driving initiatives to support learners
- Participated in the Middle Leadership – Deepening Series, conducting an Action Research Project on vocabulary development and student comprehension
- Mentor and direct line manager to 14 TAS teachers and the VET Coordinator for 18 VET and early commencement VET teachers
- Delivery of Formative Assessment, Effective Feedback and Impact coach PL
- DoE School Services ongoing PL development and delivery 'Leading faculties for success'
Head Teacher Teaching and Learning
Francis Greenway High School
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Substantive Head Teacher – Teaching and Learning
- Coordination of Year 7 Best Start and NAPLAN
- Implementation of SIP 2018-2020 in Literacy, Numeracy, Future-Focused Learning and Aboriginal Education
- Accreditation Team Leader for proficiency and higher levels (Highly Accomplished and Lead)
- Leading professional learning aligned to the APST and data-informed practice
- Mentored pre-service and new graduate teachers
- Developed resources, implemented professional learning, performed instructional observations, and assisted students in transitioning from Stage 3 to Stage 4
- Delivery of informed, quality curriculum advice to staff in the community of schools – including local primary schools
Teacher Quality Advisor, Relieving
School Services
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Supported implementation of APST, accreditation and registration of PL through eTAMS
- Supported schools through strategic support
- Delivered PL on Formative assessment, NAPLAN and best start
Classroom Teacher
Hunter River HS and Tomaree HS
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Executive member of Hunter Technology Educators Association 21st Century Learning and STEM Coordinator responsible for the authentic implementation of STEM across KLA’s
- Delivered Stage 6 Community and Family Studies, Food Technology, Textiles and Design and Design and Technology
- Stage 5 Child Studies and Food Technology and Stage 4 Technology Mandatory
- Year Advisor, Year 7
- Teaching and Learning Coordinator
- Faculty FOW, PBL, Aboriginal Education and Numeracy Coordinator
- HSC Marking – Food Technology
Education
Bachelor of Education - Secondary, Technological and Applied Studies
Avondale College of Higher Education
01.2014
Wwccnumber
WWCC0007777E
References
- Dominique Woloschyn, Curriculum Advisor Secondary, dominique.woloschyn2@det.nsw.edu.au, 0402085338
- Christine Reilly, ATL (NESA) Med Leader Literacy and Numeracy K - 6, Christine.glennhed@det.nsw.edu.au, 0472849015
- Trudy Brumby, Lead Specialist Literacy – Secondary NSW, trudy.brumby@det.nsw.edu.au, 0401 134 177
Timeline
Secondary Curriculum Advisor TAS
DoE NSW
01.2024 - Current
Head Teacher TAS VET and Head Teacher Teaching and Learning
Whitebridge High School
04.2020 - 12.2023
Teacher Quality Advisor, Relieving
School Services
01.2020 - 03.2020
Head Teacher Teaching and Learning
Francis Greenway High School
01.2018 - 12.2020
Classroom Teacher
Hunter River HS and Tomaree HS
01.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Education - Secondary, Technological and Applied Studies
Avondale College of Higher Education
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