Kary Stratton
Reedy Creek,Australia
Summary
Passionate educator specialising in IB Psychology, Theory of Knowledge, and English, prioritising each student's potential. Committed to fostering equity and excellence through inclusive practices, achieving above-world-mean results. Proficient in leveraging data analysis tools to inform teaching practice, supporting individual achievement, wellbeing, and successful transitions in collaborative learning environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Years 10-12
Queensland Academy of Heath Sciences
07.2019 - Current
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme – Psychology, Theory of Knowledge and English.
- Extended Essay Coordinator (January 2021 – present).
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through active collaboration and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student achievement across subjects through differentiated strategies.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive learning management system.
- Identified students requiring additional support early on and provided differentiation through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Provided opportunities for high performing students to achieve a 6 or 7 with extension activities and feedback.
- Provided opportunities for all students to receive a 5 or above with personalised instruction and differentiation.
- Analysed data regularly and sought feedback to tailor lesson plans with principles of Universal Design for Learning.
Teacher of Years 7-11
Elanora State High School
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Psychology, English, Humanities and Pastoral Care.
- Planning and implementing new QCAA Senior Psychology Syllabus.
- Successful submission of Psychology internal assessments: Data Test and Research Investigation.
- Engaged a diverse range of students through supportive Classroom Management techniques.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD11.2017
Bachelor of Psychological Science -
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling And Human Behaviour
Christian Heritage College
Brisbane, QLD12.2001
Skills
- Fostering student wellbeing and engagement
- Focus on student achievement and quality learning outcomes
- Expertise in curriculum knowledge
- Interpersonal skills with colleagues and the wider community
- Data analysis to contribute to educational outcomes
- Technology integration for high quality learning opportunities
Accomplishments
IB Examiner (Psychology)
QCAA Examiner (English and Literature Extension)
IB 5 year review team leader - Culture
Editor of METIS school publication
doe employee number
5303904
current employer
Queensland Academy of Heath Sciences
current subjects
- Psychology
- Theory of Knowledge
- English
interpersonal skills
Working Party 2023 IB Global Conference - Education for an inclusive future,
IB 5 year review 2022 - 2023, Culture Team Leader,
Leading teachers and students in Extended Essay
100% submission rate for Extended Essay
analytical skills
data meetings, Team 4 Leader - Culture, assessment, polls, collaborative learning tools such as Wikis, Blackboard Collaborate, examination platform, data input, assessment, MyQA LMS, MyQA, ManageBac
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903853
personal information
Title: Teacher of Years 10-12
references
- Alan Craig-Ward, Head of International Baccalaureate and IB Pathways, Queensland Academy for Health Sciences, Acraig36@eq.edu.au
- Tammie Gilbert, Head of Contemporary Teaching and Learning, Queensland Academy for Health Sciences, Tgilb19@eq.edu.au
queensland academy for health sciences
Southport, QLD
Quality learning outcomes
Above-world-average results in psychology and TOK classes.
Students are provided with opportunities to achieve a 6 or above, through extension activities, individualised support and one-on-one feedback.
Working to foster supportive relationships with students, encouraging each student to identify their academic and aspirational goals and offering support to achieve their desired outcomes.
Application of excellence and equity in the planning and delivery of classroom lessons focused on wellbeing and engagement
Timeline
Teacher of Years 10-12
Queensland Academy of Heath Sciences
07.2019 - Current
Teacher of Years 7-11
Elanora State High School
01.2018 - 07.2019
Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Griffith University
Bachelor of Psychological Science -
Griffith University
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling And Human Behaviour
Christian Heritage College
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