Jodie Christine Ronca
Evanston Park,Australia
Summary
Results-driven Associate Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning and team leadership. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful outcomes in fast-paced environments. Harness these soft skills to lead teams effectively toward organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Education
Prescott Schools Head Office
Adelaide, Australia
03.2023 - Current
- Supporting the Education Director in the daily operations, overseeing various school sites, and reporting to the Board of Directors on a regular basis.
- Coordinated training sessions for educational leadership enhancement
- Assessing Applications for HA and LT as a Teacher Assessor for the AISSA (Association of Independent Schools, Australia).
- Ensuring school compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Overseeing ongoing training for staff.
- Engaging in facilitative dialogues with team members to resolve disputes
- Creating structured agendas to guide leadership meetings
- Established guidelines for superior employee performance
Growth and Support Officer
Prescott Schools Head Office
Adelaide, Australia
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented Early Career Teacher appraisal program and supported ECTs to attain state registration across multiple school sites.
- Developed programs to upskill mentors at various school sites.
- Conducting observations of ECTs and underperforming teachers.
- Liaising with school leadership teams to best support both Early Career teachers and underperforming staff.
Secondary Research Project, Religion and English Teacher
Prescott College
Adelaide, Australia
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Teaching and developing programs for Year 11 Research Project, Year 10 English, and Year 9 Religious Studies.
- Mentor for ECT.
- Active member of SACE Research Project Teacher organization.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
Relief Teacher for a Range of Grades
Prescott Primary Northern, Prescott College, Torrens Valley Christian School
Adelaide, Australia
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Taught in a range of subject areas and a range of grades to ensure students were supported and engaged.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Secondary Drama and English Teacher
Prescott College
Adelaide, Australia
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Designed educational programs tailored to Year 9-11 drama studies
- Created and enhanced educational materials for Year 10 English
- Directed the Annual Showcase of the Arts program for the whole school.
- Coordinated the Prescott College Creative Arts Team.
- Mentor for ECTs.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
Secondary History and Bible Teacher
Macarthur Adventist College
Sydney, Australia
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Taught Years 7-10 History and Bible, and developed programs for the new Australian Curriculum for the History Department.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as lectures, role playing, simulations, debates.
- Created appropriate assessments to measure student learning outcomes based on biblical principles.
- Mentored and supported individual students in their study of the Bible.
- Facilitated meaningful conversations between students regarding faith-related topics.
Secondary Coordinator - Dean of Students
Macarthur Adventist College
, Australia
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Directed welfare initiatives and behaviour protocols campus-wide.
- Chaired secondary staff meetings, Discipline Committee meetings, and coordinated professional development for staff.
- Enhanced collaborative efforts to support student behavioural improvement
- Administered Teacher Appraisals of Secondary Staff.
- Initiated meetings with parents in order to improve relationships between home and school.
- Coordinated yearbook and student diary projects.
English/History Teacher
Macarthur Adventist College
, Australia
09.2007 - 12.2010
- Taught Year 7-10 English and Year 8-10 History and initiated programming for the English and History curriculum.
- Integrated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to stimulate discussion among students.
- Developed rubrics for grading written assignments or tests based on historical content standards.
- Achievements: SRC coordinator, netball coach.
Geography/Religious Studies Teacher
Friern Barnet School
London, UK
04.2007 - 07.2007
- Taught Year 7 Geography and Year 7-11 Religious Studies.
- Developed Religious Studies schemes of work.
- Differentiated lesson plans for students with EAL.
- Monitored student behaviour in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
English and History Website Researcher
Autonomy Ltd.
London, UK
04.2007 - 07.2007
- Matched English and History schemes of work for years 7-11 with educational weblinks found through various search engines on the internet.
- Analyzed age-appropriate websites for student research.
English Teacher
Broomfield School
London, UK
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Taught Year 7-11 English.
- Moderated key stage 4 coursework for the national examinations.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
Secondary English/History/ Drama/ Religious Studies/PDHPE Teacher
Blue Hills College
Lismore, Australia
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Taught Years 7-10 History, Year 9/10 Drama, Years 7-10 Religious Studies, Year 8 & 9 English, and Year 7-10 PDHPE.
- Initiated programming of the History and Drama curriculum.
- Achievements: Student Council coordinator, netball coach, drama director for school musical, instigated a weekly small Bible study group for girls.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Education
Teacher Assessor For National Teacher Certification -
AISSA (Association of Independent Schools SA)
01.2023
MA - Writing and Literature
Deakin University
04.2014
BA/BTch. - Double major in English and History
Avondale College
12.2004
Secondary -
Auckland Adventist High school
01.1999
Skills
- Performance Evaluations
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Relationship Building
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/07/81
- Nationality: Australian
Personal referee
Krissie Hopkins, Secondary School Chaplain and Associate Pastor, Prescott College, 2 Koonga Ave, Prospect, SA, 5082, khopkins@prescottcollege.sa.edu.au 0417555708
Professional referees
- Steve Cowley, Chief Executive Officer, Adventist Schools Victoria, Building 9, 162 Highbury Road, Burwood, VIC, 3125, stevecowley@adventist.org.au 0405 727 454
- Jacques Calais, Associate National Director, Adventist Schools Australia, 289 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, VIC, 3134, jacquescalais@adventist.org.au 0427 502 299
Timeline
Associate Director of Education
Prescott Schools Head Office
03.2023 - Current
Growth and Support Officer
Prescott Schools Head Office
02.2022 - 03.2023
Secondary Research Project, Religion and English Teacher
Prescott College
01.2021 - 12.2021
Relief Teacher for a Range of Grades
Prescott Primary Northern, Prescott College, Torrens Valley Christian School
01.2020 - 12.2020
Secondary Drama and English Teacher
Prescott College
01.2015 - 07.2018
Secondary History and Bible Teacher
Macarthur Adventist College
01.2013 - 07.2014
Secondary Coordinator - Dean of Students
Macarthur Adventist College
01.2011 - 12.2011
English/History Teacher
Macarthur Adventist College
09.2007 - 12.2010
Geography/Religious Studies Teacher
Friern Barnet School
04.2007 - 07.2007
English and History Website Researcher
Autonomy Ltd.
04.2007 - 07.2007
English Teacher
Broomfield School
01.2007 - 04.2007
Secondary English/History/ Drama/ Religious Studies/PDHPE Teacher
Blue Hills College
01.2005 - 12.2006
Teacher Assessor For National Teacher Certification -
AISSA (Association of Independent Schools SA)
MA - Writing and Literature
Deakin University
BA/BTch. - Double major in English and History
Avondale College
Secondary -
Auckland Adventist High school
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