Karen Fraser
Ferntree Gully,Australia
Summary
I am a passionate and experienced educator committed to lifelong learning and inclusive education. With over 30 years of experience across diverse educational settings, I bring a strong focus on improving literacy outcomes. I believe literacy is a fundamental right that opens pathways to learning, empowerment, and participation in society. I thrive on developing engaging curriculum, supporting culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and fostering strong community connections.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Teacher – Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Patterson River Secondary College
01.2002 - 01.2025
- Domain Leader of English
- Team Leader of Senior English curriculum and teaching group
- Yr 9 program developer
- ‘Tribes’ Program facilitator
- Team Teacher
- Literacy Support Teacher
- English and Humanities Teacher
- Mentor Teacher
- Supervising Teacher of Early Career Teachers
- Led literacy intervention programs for students with low literacy levels
- Developed curriculum aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and VCE standards
- Provided professional learning in differentiation, literacy scaffolding, and inclusive strategies
- Co-designed whole-school assessment and reporting processes for English
Senior Teacher of English, Geography and History
Bremer High School
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Facilitator or Debating group
Literacy and integration Teacher
Royal Docks Community School
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Teacher of English
- Delivered literacy-focused programs to migrant and EAL students
Teacher of English
Yeppoon High School
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Teacher of Humanities
- Facilitator of Debating and Mooting Club
Education
Graduate Diploma of Teaching -
Central Queensland University
01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - English and Humanities
Central Queensland University
01.1993
Skills
- Literacy Development & Support
- Extensive experience supporting students with literacy challenges
- Skilled in designing targeted literacy resources and programs
- Proven success working with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Curriculum & Program Development
- Highly experienced in designing, reviewing, and implementing curriculum aligned to current educational standards
- Strong focus on developing resources that support literacy across learning areas
- Led collaborative curriculum mapping and assessment moderation processes
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Mentor to early career teachers in curriculum, pedagogy, and behaviour management
- Strong capacity to lead professional learning and model high-impact strategies
- Effective coordinator of teaching teams and year-level planning
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Skilled in communicating with families about student progress and wellbeing
- Actively engaged in school events, parent forums, and community partnerships
- Committed to building inclusive and respectful learning environments
- Professionalism & Development
- Dedicated to continuous professional growth and evidence-based teaching
- Committed to ethical practice, student wellbeing, and child safety standards
- Regularly reflect on and refine teaching and assessment practices
Timeline
Leading Teacher – Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Patterson River Secondary College
01.2002 - 01.2025
Senior Teacher of English, Geography and History
Bremer High School
01.2000 - 01.2001
Literacy and integration Teacher
Royal Docks Community School
01.1997 - 01.1999
Teacher of English
Yeppoon High School
01.1995 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English and Humanities
Central Queensland University
Graduate Diploma of Teaching -
Central Queensland University
Professional Development Highlights
- Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners
- Literacy for Secondary Students – Supporting Struggling Readers and Writers
- Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices
- Leading Literacy Improvement in Secondary Schools
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