Kate Logan
Berwick,Victoria
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering an extended history of supporting academic excellence and student wellbeing. Motivated to improve relationships among staff, students and families. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Assistant Principal
Pakenham Secondary College
2019.01
- Oversee the policy and implementation of the Student well-being program
- Oversee the policy and implementation of the Program for Students with a Disability
- Lead the Senior School Improvement Program
- Oversee Student Management and Well-being across Year 10 – 12
- Lead policy and implementation of Facilities, OHS, Inspections and Maintenance
- Oversee the implementation of Staff Professional Development.
Assistant Principal
Pakenham Secondary College
2020.01 - Current
- Oversee Student Management and Well-being across Year 7 - 9
- Ensure that graduates are supported through the VIT process as they move from “Provisional” to “Full” registration
- Lead the implementation of the School’s Instructional Model including the use of Literacy for Learning as a model for enhancing Literacy across the College
- Support the implementation of Professional Learning Communities across the College through attending KLA meetings and accessing school based Professional Development activities
- Ensure that the DET processes are properly implemented to support the school’s Koorie population as well as those in Out of Home Care
- Lead the implementation of School and DET policies in relation to Camps, Incursions, and Excursions & Sport
- Oversee student enrolments
- Oversee the implementation of NAPLAN, Attitude to School Survey.
Teacher of English and Humanities
Pakenham Secondary College
2006.01 - Current
- Teacher of English and Humanities across all year levels, including English to Year 12.
Acting Principal
Pakenham Secondary College
2023.03 - 2023.04
- Undertook the duties of the Principal for a five week period while the Principal was on leave.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
Leading Teacher Literacy Co-ordinator
Pakenham Secondary College
2016.01 - 2020.01
- As part of the Leadership Team, assist in the development of the Annual Implementation Plan and the College Strategic Plan
- Role model best practice, exemplary teaching and support Colleagues to continually improve their teaching
- Co-ordinate the Literacy Support Program across the College
- Deliver the ‘Literacy for Learning’ Program to all teaching staff within the College
- Ensure the ‘Literacy for Learning’ strategies are embedded across the curriculum at the College
- Model best teaching practices for teachers through peer observation/team teaching
- Oversee the administration of NAPLAN testing at both Year 7 and Year 9
- Analyse NAPLAN data and disseminate to staff
- Liaise with Literacy consultant to manage professional development delivery to the College.
Leading Teacher Middle School Sub-School Co-ordinator
Pakenham Secondary College
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Ensure a learning environment that is both safe and orderly
- Develop strong relationships with both students and their parents
- Implement student management procedures in line with College and DEECD policies
- Develop a high quality transition program that support students as they enter a year level and move into the next
- Use data to develop strategies to support the improvement of teaching and learning across the College
- Foster and develop a positive ethos in staff and students
- Convene regular meetings of the Sub School Team
- To work with the College Leadership Team to support staff in the development and implementation of appropriate Performance and Development plans
- Set timelines to ensure the smooth operation of the Sub School to ensure all deadlines are met.
Year Level Team Leader
2010.01 - 2013.01
Humanities KLA Leader
2008.01 - 2009.01
Year Level Team Leader
2006.01 - 2007.01
Teacher of English, History, Humanities and Religious Education
Marcellin College
2000.01 - 2005.01
- Teacher of English, History, Humanities and Religious Education across all Year Levels including English to Year 12 and History to Year 11.
Transition Co-ordinator
Marcellin College
- 2004.01
- Responsible for the smooth transition of Year 7 Students into the college
- Liaising with primary schools regarding students of concern
- Organising and running a week long camp for 220 Year 7 students
- Co-ordinating AIM testing
- Organise Grade 6 Orientation Day.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Education -
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons History) -
Monash University
01.1998
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student Well-Being
- Data-Driven Instruction
Phone No
9796 1007
Vit No
201402
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/24/76
References
- Mr Aaron Smith, Principal, Pakenham Secondary College, 0491903723, aaron.smith@education.vic.gov.au
- Mrs Michelle Scheiwiller, Assistant Principal, Pakenham Secondary College, 0410909766, michelle.scheiwiller@education.vic.gov.au
- Mrs Jo-anne Duggan, Leading Teacher - Senior School Co-ordinator, Pakenham Secondary College, 0418129928, joanne.duggan@education.vic.gov.au
Timeline
Acting Principal
Pakenham Secondary College
2023.03 - 2023.04
Assistant Principal
Pakenham Secondary College
2020.01 - Current
Acting Assistant Principal
Pakenham Secondary College
2019.01
Leading Teacher Literacy Co-ordinator
Pakenham Secondary College
2016.01 - 2020.01
Leading Teacher Middle School Sub-School Co-ordinator
Pakenham Secondary College
2014.01 - 2015.01
Year Level Team Leader
2010.01 - 2013.01
Humanities KLA Leader
2008.01 - 2009.01
Teacher of English and Humanities
Pakenham Secondary College
2006.01 - Current
Year Level Team Leader
2006.01 - 2007.01
Teacher of English, History, Humanities and Religious Education
Marcellin College
2000.01 - 2005.01
Transition Co-ordinator
Marcellin College
- 2004.01
Graduate Diploma of Education -
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons History) -
Monash University
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