KACEY TAIT
Dunlop,Australia
Summary
I am an enthusiastic educator and aspiring school leader, committed to fostering strong, positive relationships with all members of the educational community-students, families, colleagues, and external partners. I am passionate about cultivating a strong sense of belonging and promoting a lifelong love of learning in every student. I prioritise creating an inclusive and supportive environment where all students feel safe, respected, and empowered to take risks in their learning. Reflective practice is central to my approach, enabling continuous growth in pedagogy and ensuring the classroom remains a dynamic, effective, and engaging space. I believe that collaborative teaching and learning-leveraging the diverse expertise within the school community-is essential to achieving the best outcomes for students. I am also deeply committed to professional learning as a means of staying current with evidence-based practices and contributing meaningfully to a culture of ongoing improvement and excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Teacher
Lyneham Primary School
Lyneham, Australia
07.2024 - Current
- Aspiring School Leader - Permanent Full-Time Primary Educator
- Acting Senior Leader (SLC): Selected for higher duties, demonstrating readiness to step into formal leadership roles.
- A committed and future-focused educator with a strong foundation in instructional leadership, student wellbeing, and data-informed practice.
- Responsible for planning and providing students with Quality Differentiated Teaching Programs across a range of subjects and year levels.
- Create inclusive, supportive environments where students feel safe to take risks in their learning and thrive.
- Passionate about building capacity in others, fostering professional collaboration, and strengthening school-community connections to achieve the best outcomes for all learners.
- Staff Development & Training: Delivered multiple whole-staff presentations on DIBELS implementation and school-wide data collection practices, supporting staff to adopt consistent, evidence-informed approaches.
- PBL Implementation Team: Core member of the Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) team, leading the rollout of PBL through staff training, meeting presentations, and classroom support.
- Data Systems Leadership: Contributed to a school-wide Data Collection & Capture Team, designing and implementing tools to effectively monitor and track student progress across cohorts.
- Student Voice & Agency: Identified the need for a Student Representative Council (SRC) at Lyneham Primary; independently led the project from proposal through to 2025 implementation, including oversight and sustainability planning.
Classroom Teacher
Fraser Primary School
Fraser, Australia
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for planning and providing students with quality, differentiated teaching programs across a range of subjects and year levels.
- Led synthetic phonics implementation, staff training, and secured literacy funding through P&C.
- School Improvement Team - Mathematic, alignment to ACARA V9 with whole school scope and sequence.
- School Improvement Team - Wellbeing team - PBL and Real Schools.
Classroom Teacher
Maribyrnong Primary School
Maribyrnong, Australia
01.2018 - 12.2022
- University Partnership: Collaborated with the University of Canberra (Thomas Neilson and Jennifer Ma), and other ACT educators, to co-design, implement, and evaluate a tailored school wellbeing framework at Maribyrnong Primary.
- Digital Community Engagement: Created and featured in a Kindergarten Information Video (2018), a digital transition resource still used by Maribyrnong Primary to support new enrollments.
- Wellbeing Program Lead (2020): Initiated and implemented a Wellbeing (SEL Xtra) Program post-COVID to support students with anxiety. Delivered three sessions per week, with high engagement and success.
- Designed and delivered high-impact wellbeing and transition programs; coordinated school-wide events.
- Whole-School Event Coordination: Coordinated Life Education incursions (2021–22) for K–6, managing communications, compliance, and whole-school scheduling.
- Preservice Teacher Mentoring: Mentored multiple University of Canberra preservice teachers, including final placement students. Provided continuous feedback, co-planned units, and facilitated professional growth, with formal reporting to the university.
Casual Counter Supervisor and Netball Umpire
Kaleen Indoor Netball Centre
Kaleen, Australia
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Worked while completing studies, reinforcing strong time management and community engagement.
Graduate Teacher (Permit to Teach)
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Gained early experience in a range of primary settings while completing final studies.
Human Resources and Administration Officer
Harrup Park Country Club
, Australia
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Supported internal recruitment and HR processes in a busy sports and events venue.
Administration and Human Resources
FRAMECAD
, New Zealand
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Provided administrative support and HR coordination in a technology-based manufacturing firm.
Recruitment Consultant
HUDSON Recruitment
, New Zealand
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Managed client accounts and candidate placements within the corporate and government sectors.
Administration Assistant / Office Manager
Westwick Farrow Publishing
, Australia
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Oversaw daily operations and office management in a busy publishing environment.
Education
Masters of Education -
01.2025
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -
University of Canberra
01.2017
Certificate III Business Administration -
TAFE NSW
01.2009
Skills
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Flexibility
- Restorative practices
- Parent Communication
- Teaching and Planning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Passion and Positivity
Additional Information
Full work history prior to 2005 available on request.
Professional References
- Merryn O'Dea, Senior Director of Learning and Teaching, 0412 356 156, merryn.odea@ed.act.edu.au
- Niomi Ashly, Deputy Principal A/G, Yarralumla School, 0437 600 352, niomi.ashly@ed.act.edu.au
Attributes
- Flexible
- Adaptive
- Passion and positivity
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team Player
- Creative
- Community minded
Certification
EDI (Explicit Direct Instruction) - Joe Ybarra (Dataworks Education Research)
Spell EX trained Multilit Pty Ltd
Sounds Write trained
Prof. Lorraine Hammond's explicit reading workshop
Strong Foundations: An evidence-informed approach to learning in ACT public schools
Positive behaviours for learning - Eva Sutherland (Safe at school taskforce)
Team Teach
Writing Revolution
Quality Teaching Rounds - Staff coaching
Paul Swan, Mathematics
Anita Chin, mathematics
The Writing Book
Scottish storytelling methods
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Lyneham Primary School
07.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Fraser Primary School
01.2023 - 06.2024
Classroom Teacher
Maribyrnong Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2022
Graduate Teacher (Permit to Teach)
06.2017 - 12.2017
Casual Counter Supervisor and Netball Umpire
Kaleen Indoor Netball Centre
01.2014 - 12.2018
Human Resources and Administration Officer
Harrup Park Country Club
01.2012 - 12.2012
Administration and Human Resources
FRAMECAD
01.2008 - 12.2010
Recruitment Consultant
HUDSON Recruitment
01.2008 - 12.2008
Administration Assistant / Office Manager
Westwick Farrow Publishing
01.2005 - 12.2008
Masters of Education -
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -
University of Canberra
Certificate III Business Administration -
TAFE NSW
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