Jessica Marks
Mollymook Beach,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Principal at the Department Of Education NSW, adept in instructional leadership and fostering student and parent engagement. Proven track record in enhancing student achievement and teacher effectiveness through data-driven instruction and relationship building. Excelled in policy implementation and critical thinking, significantly increasing student wellbeing and school participation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Department Of Education NSW
01.2024 - Current
- Partnered with Principal and Executive to administer school curriculum reform in alignment with school context and SIP.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behaviour concerns promptly and effectively.
- Implemented positive wellbeing programs across K-6, addressing student need increasing student participation.
Learning and Support Teacher
Department Of Education NSW
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Established routines and procedures that maximized time spent on instruction while minimizing classroom disruptions.
- Delivered personalised educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum and student learning needs.
- Supported struggling students by offering additional resources for success.
- Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Utilised formative assessments to monitor student progress regularly, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Improved student comprehension by utilising differentiated instruction techniques and adapting lesson plans to suit individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, incorporating new ideas into the curriculum accordingly.
Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education NSW
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Education - Primary
University of Wollongong
Batemans Bay, NSW12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Environment And Psychology
University of Wollongong
Wollongong12.2005
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student Achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Relationship building and networking
- Policy Implementation
- Critical Thinking and Judgement
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Department Of Education NSW
01.2024 - Current
Learning and Support Teacher
Department Of Education NSW
01.2023 - 01.2024
Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education NSW
01.2011 - 01.2023
Graduate Diploma of Education - Primary
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Arts - Environment And Psychology
University of Wollongong
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