Joanne Ritson

Key responsibilities
*Lead three key business portfolios aligned to strategic priorities (digital learning, resource development and in-school workshops) which influence 1500+ primary schools and 1700+ registered members.
*Architect and facilitate inclusive and differentiated adult learning experiences through multiple means: masterclasses/communities of practice, workshops, eLearning, major conferences, and webinars which build competency and confidence though developing teacher professional knowledge and understanding.
*Consult and leverage external stakeholders and subject matter experts to elevate product offerings, expand knowledge and enhance learning experiences through deepening perspectives and knowledge contributions.
*Support primary practising teacher members (400+) with mentoring and feedback opportunities to build teacher capacity.
*Audit the success of learning offerings in line with the organisation's evaluation process cycle through various methods, including observations, surveys, interviews, feedback and data.
*Combining evaluation research and design thinking tools to innovate new offerings.
*Develop new learning resources in line with the organisational quality control and style guidelines.

Key achievements
*Initiated digital design software (Articulate 360 and rise) to deisgn eLearning modules to extend accessible blended and digital learning opportunities with a seamless user experience through our LMS platform.
*Developed competent digital design skills through self-directed learning and support of Articulate learning academy.
*Consulted with internal teams to seek feedback and insights from other key business portfolios to help determine and action initiatives to strengthen product and learning experience offerings. Achieved through publishing two eBooks, embedding interactive live online sessions, multi modal delivery of 'Tip of the weeks' and establishment of a additional workshop offering.
*Identified learning needs and developed learning solutions to meet these needs'.g. home learning resources, utilising external feedback and data analysis from stakeholders.
*Led projects transparently from start to completion utilising agile project management tools (Asana).
*Developed a collaborative learning focus group of leading teachers to innovate, mentor earlier career stage teachers and contribute to the development of learning resources.
*Consulted with key external stakeholders (General managers, National Sporting Organisations, instructional designers, media teams, teachers, principals, facility managers, marketing, and communications managers) to complete projects of work.
*Facilitated over twenty conference workshop sessions.
Co-facilitated learning experiences to mentor and build learning capacity and confidence in teachers to lead independently.
Facilitated our annual 'Accelerator program' supporting over 30 teacher's knowledge capacity.
*Diversity and inclusion action plan team member aligning and reviewing policy.

Key responsibilities
*Representing the peak professional association of PE in Victoria to drive the strategic direction of the organisation to support the professional growth of others and advocate for the importance of PE and active and healthy Victorians.
*Collaborate with the eight board directors, to ensure the organisation remains relevant and sustainable to meet the needs of PE teachers now and into the future.
*Review of finance reports, strategic planning, policy development.

Key achievements
*Nominated and membership elected board position.
*Worked collaboratively with the core business team to develop home learning resources to support teachers during remote learning.

Key responsibilities
*Lead the 'Engagement and wellbeing' professional learning team to develop initiatives and strategies to support whole school wellbeing aligned to the school strategic plan goal.
*Lead weekly team meetings aligned to working towards strategic goals.
*Lead the student leadership team and weekly assemblies.

Key achievements
*Collaborated with the student leadership team, developed sub-committees and a student representative council to foster an environment of support, student leadership and collaboration amongst students.
*Embedded whole school initiatives incorporating active classrooms and active breaks to the wellbeing strategic plan goal 'happy, healthy kids'.
*Provide detailed reporting information to support the school strategic review process.

Key responsibilities
*Attend senior leadership meetings and lead initiatives aligned to strategic outcomes.
*Plan, deliver and assess learning aligned to curriculum outcomes.
Coordinate and lead school carnival events.

*Co-design with the Grade 4 teaching team differentiated learning programs inclusive to all needs.
*Collaboratively analyse data to inform the planning of learning.
Attend whole school community events.
Key achievements
*Raised the profile and value of PE with clearly aligned curriculum plans.
*Developed strong relationships with students and families that fostered successful learning outcomes.