Kate Smith
Casey,Australia
Summary
Innovative Principal known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, educational leadership, and curriculum development. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and team building; leveraging these soft skills to foster an inclusive and effective educational environment. Committed to enhancing school performance and student success through collaborative leadership and data-driven decisions.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Palmerston District Primary School
Palmerston , Australia
04.2019 - 09.2024
P-6 school – 800 students, 100 staff
- Introductory English Centre
- Inclusive, collaborative, high expectations
- Student centered teaching and learning programs
- Australian Curriculum 2.0
- Cultural Integrity
- Community Connections
- P-6 school – 800 students, 100 staff
- Introductory English Centre
- Inclusive, collaborative, high expectations
- Student centered teaching and learning programs
- Australian Curriculum 2.0
- Cultural Integrity
- Community Connections
Director of School Improvement
Tuggeranong
Tuggeranong , Australia
10.2016 - 03.2019
Principal
Hughes Primary School
Hughes , Australia
01.2012 - 12.2016
- P-6 school + Introductory English Centre, LSUA
Deputy Principal
Charnwood-Dunlop School
Charnwood , Australia
01.2009 - 12.2011
P-6 school
Executive Teacher / Acting Deputy Principal
Gold Creek School
Gold Creek , Australia
01.2005 - 12.2008
Company Overview: P-10 school.
- P-10 school
- Student Leadership - SRC and Student Voice. Get A Life!
- Taught Preschool, Yrs 2,6,7,8,9,10.
Teacher
Palmerston Primary School
Palmerston , Australia
01.1996 - 12.2000
- Taught classes K,1,2,3,4,5,6.
Teacher
Evatt Primary School
Evatt , Australia
01.1990 - 12.1995
- Taught Yrs K,1,2,3,4,6
Teacher
Curtin Primary/Ainslie Primary
Curtin , Australia
01.1989 - 12.1989
Teacher
Gillen Primary
Alice Springs , Australia
01.1987 - 12.1988
- Alice Springs, NT
- Taught Yr 4
Education
Master of Education -
University of Canberra
01.2004
Bachelor of Education - Primary
University of New England
01.1991
Diploma in Teaching - Infants/Primary
Armidale College of Advanced Education
01.1986
Skills
- Educational staff supervision
- Student achievement
- School event coordination
- School Community Relations
- Technology integrations
- School safety and security
- Instructional Leadership
- Education Excellence
- Staff and educator guidance
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Financial Leadership
- Teacher performance improvement
- Cultural Competency
- Performance Evaluations
- Organizational Leadership
- Academic instruction
- Curriculum Development
Awards
- ACEL ACT Excellence in Educational Leadership Award, 12/19
- ACT Public Service Collaboration Award – with Woden Community Services, 12/17
- National Recipient of Harvard Club of Australia Scholarship to “Leadership- an Evolving Vision”, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 12/15
- National Recipient of the ASG National Excellence in Teaching Award – for Inspirational Leadership and Development (NEiTA), 12/13-12/14
- National Ambassador to International Space Camp for Educators, U.S Space and Rocket Centre NASA, Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America, 12/14
- Recipient of the Right Stuff Medal: NASA Space Camp for Exemplary Leadership, 12/14
- National Judge for NEiTA for Primary Teaching recipients of National Award, 12/15-12/17
- National Education Council - ACT representative – ASG, 12/15-12/16
- ACT recipient of the ASG National Excellence in Teaching Award – for Inspirational Leadership, 12/13
- ACT recipient of the ASG National Excellence in Teaching Award - for Inspirational Teaching, 12/00
Professionalreferees
- Mr Mark Huxley, Executive Director, 0466 770 207
- Mr Rohan Evans, Principal, Yarralumla PS, 0400 344 964
- Ms Marijana Pasalic, Deputy Principal, 0410 681 115
Timeline
Principal
Palmerston District Primary School
04.2019 - 09.2024
Director of School Improvement
Tuggeranong
10.2016 - 03.2019
Principal
Hughes Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2016
Deputy Principal
Charnwood-Dunlop School
01.2009 - 12.2011
Executive Teacher / Acting Deputy Principal
Gold Creek School
01.2005 - 12.2008
Teacher
Palmerston Primary School
01.1996 - 12.2000
Teacher
Evatt Primary School
01.1990 - 12.1995
Teacher
Curtin Primary/Ainslie Primary
01.1989 - 12.1989
Teacher
Gillen Primary
01.1987 - 12.1988
Master of Education -
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Education - Primary
University of New England
Diploma in Teaching - Infants/Primary
Armidale College of Advanced Education
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