- Outdoor Recreation
- Gardening
- Kayak Touring
- Sewing and Dressmaking
Julee Therese Hunt
Wilcannia,Australia
Summary
Experienced education professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at curriculum development with cross-curricular focus on improving literacy and numeracy for vulnerable students. Effective classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet evolving needs of students, families and the community. Valued for leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, independent study and research and passion for nurturing student growth and educational transitions. .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Teacher Secondary Studies
NSW Department Of Education
09.2022 - Current
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Consult with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Deliver professional learning in Literacy development best practices to improve their teaching practice.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Monitor students' academic, social, and emotional progress.
- Work as part of the Learning support team to evaluate students individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observe ad analyse student work samples to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve learning.
- Fostered strong relationships between faculty members through effective communication channels and team-building events.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, promoting holistic understanding of subjects among students.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating technology and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of education and student engagement.
- Assist teachers in enhancing courses, leading to enhanced student learning experiences and improved test scores.
- Customize educational materials based on individual student needs to ensure inclusive learning experiences.
- Develop learning materials that explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Boost cultural awareness by incorporating literature from different cultural perspectives.
- Foster student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Schedule conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher
NSW Department Of Education
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Develop strong working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Manage student participation by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhance learning engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and student centred research.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational progress.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through modified lesson plans and working closely with the Learning Support Team.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students' learning experiences.
- Designed curriculum materials for socially isolated students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Utilise data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Promote digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Develope and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Design and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Evaluate students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Foster student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, And Drama
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW12-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW12-2000
Skills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Project-based learning
- Secondary Standardised test coordinator NAPLAN, Check-in, VALID
- HSC Monitoring Supervisor
- Teaching and Learning and Assessment Supervisor
- Staff Management
- Teacher Professional Development Mentor
- Literacy and Numeracy Development Leadership
- Distance Learning
- VET: Certificate 1 and 2 Skills for Vocational Pathways
- Student Career Advising
- Student Wellbeing Mentoring
Affiliations
- English Statewide Staffroom
- Careers Statewide Staff
Certification
- Licensed Kayak Instructor Paddle Australia- 2024-2025
- Certified Kayak Guide moving water endorsed. Paddle Australia - 2019-2025
- Certified Level 2 Whitewater Rescue Kayak, Paddle Australia - 2025
Interests
Timeline
Head Teacher Secondary Studies
NSW Department Of Education
09.2022 - Current
Teacher
NSW Department Of Education
05.2013 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English, And Drama
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Macquarie University
Professional Development
- Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways - ongoing
- Behavior and Leadership
- Choice Theory 2023
- Art of Leadership 2023
- Multipliers- How to be a leader everyone wants to work with 2024
- Trauma Responsive Practice -Australian Childhood Foundation – 2024
- Middle Leaders Broken Hill Network 2022-2024
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Thread Literacy and Numeracy Through The curriculum 2024
- The Science of Reading in Secondary Schools – LaTrobe University 2024
- Multiplicative and Additive strategies Strategies 2023-2024
Curriculum
- English 7-12
- History Mandatory 7-10
- Ancient History Stage 6,
- Modern History Stage 6
- VET: Certificate 1 and 2 Skills for Vocational Pathways
- Experienced in Careers
23 Years of continuous service with the Department of Education NSW
- 2001-2002 Wilyama High School Broken Hill
- 2003-2004 Coonabarabran High School
- 2005-2009 St Ives High School
- 2009-2011 Collarenebri Central School HTSS
- 2012-2013 Lightning Ridge Central School HTSS
- 2013-2022 Dubbo School of Distance Education
- 2022-2024 Wilcannia Central School (Current)HTSS
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