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Joanne Larsen

Sunshine Coast,QLD

Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated education professional who truly values inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning. I believe in leading by example — inspiring, supporting, and resourcing my colleagues to work together in ways that build confidence and foster success for both teachers and students. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, I help build a shared culture of effective teaching by modelling best practice and supporting others to do the same. This results in clear, consistent pedagogy and meaningful curriculum outcomes for all learners.

I'm a strong advocate for diversity and student success, and I bring a commitment to ongoing personal growth, as well as nurturing positive, professional learning relationships across the school community.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Member of the Teaching and Learning Team

Kawana Waters State College
Sunshine Coast, QLD
02.2024 - Current
  • Jointly developed and implemented Whole School Approach to Pedagogy
  • Essential Skills of Classroom Management facilitator
  • Provided retrieval practice pedagogies
  • Provided multiple PD and practice observation opportunities
  • Provided PD (SFDs, Learning Lounges, Teaching TVs, Observational Rounds) P-12 in priority areas in accordance with College AIP and Inclusive Education

Vision

Acting Head of Curriculum

Kawana Waters State College
Sunshine Coast, QLD
07.2025 - 09.2025
  • Lead planning, and collaborative curriculum delivery, within the framework of KWSC Whole School Approach to Pedagogy and V9 AC: English and Mathematics
  • Lead PLTs, operational and pedagogical staff meetings and PDPs, ensuring shared, AIP-aligned vision and quality learning outcomes for ALL students
  • Directed and quality-assured assessment, moderation and reporting periods.
  • Implemented relevant policies and strategic direction of the College
  • Reading Leader- P-6- Implementation of Reading in AC-V9

Teaching and Learning Coach 3 - 6

Kawana Waters State College
Sunshine Coast, QLD
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Built teacher capability and confidence to provide differentiated curriculum and pedagogy, through targeted, honest coaching relationships: conversations, observations, education, modeling, co-teaching and resourcing quality pedagogy
  • Directed, educated and influenced whole staff, PLTs and individuals to implement consistent and high standards in inclusive practice, aligned with College AIP and DoE Equity and Excellence Strategy.
  • Provided PD and accessed expert human and evidence-based resources to enable classroom teachers to confidently differentiate for all students.
  • Collaborated, as member of Primary Leadership team, to ensure quality Teaching and Learning
  • Educated staff and implemented relevant policies and strategic direction of the College
  • Was responsible for staff and student wellness through student and teacher social-emotional check- ins, Student Support Service and family communication, planning and advocacy.
  • Leader in 3 – 6 Phormes a phonological, systematic approach.
  • Leader in Reading fluency in 3 – 6
  • Leader in Mathematical Modelling

Teacher, Year Level Coordinator

Kawana Waters State College
Sunshine Coast, QLD
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Delivered innovative learning experiences, significantly improved student progress and achievement, as evidenced by positive growth in academic data.
  • Achieved remarkable results in data outcomes each and every year of teaching, relative to regional cohort.
  • Peer Coach, guided P-6 teaching staff to achieve their identified PDP Goals, through coaching conversations, modelling, guiding and problem solving.
  • Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) Coordinator

Education

Bachelor of Learning Management (Primary) - Education

Central Queensland University
Noosa, QLD
11-2013

Skills

At the heart of my work I beleive

  • That deep, confident learning happens when students and teachers feel ownership of their progress, are supported by high expectations, and experience personalised approaches to learning
  • That quality teaching thrives in open, reflective teams that share responsibility for delivering engaging, consistent and challenging learning experiences across the whole school
  • And that real excellence comes when relationships are built on empathy, respect, gratitude, and a shared understanding of the powerful influence we all have on learning

References

Ms Allison Bye- current supervisor

A-Principal,

Kawana Waters State College

(07) 54369333

0401722750

abye3@eq.edu.au

Ms Tania Cowley HOD (Curriculum), KWSC

0458184969

tcowl26@eq.edu.au

Mr. Brett Burgess

Executive Principal, KWSC

0459805893

bburg21@eq.edu.au

Timeline

Acting Head of Curriculum

Kawana Waters State College
07.2025 - 09.2025

Teaching and Learning Coach 3 - 6

Kawana Waters State College
08.2024 - 06.2025

Member of the Teaching and Learning Team

Kawana Waters State College
02.2024 - Current

Teacher, Year Level Coordinator

Kawana Waters State College
02.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Learning Management (Primary) - Education

Central Queensland University
Joanne Larsen