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Kathryn (Kate) Jones

Aberdeen,NSW

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering thirty five years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Head Teacher

Australian Showmen's Guild
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Travelled with a mobile community throughout Australia, providing quality education to children from K-6 in an isolated and challenging environment.
  • Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Assistant Principal

NSW Department Of Education
01.2016 - 12.2020
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.

Principal

NSW Department Of Education
01.1996 - 12.2015
  • 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.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
  • Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
  • Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.

Education

Diploma of Teaching - Primary Education, Physical Education, Music

Newcastle of Advanced Education
Newcastle
11.1984

Skills

  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Student Engagement
  • Social Development
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Senior Head Teacher

Australian Showmen's Guild
01.2021 - 11.2023

Assistant Principal

NSW Department Of Education
01.2016 - 12.2020

Principal

NSW Department Of Education
01.1996 - 12.2015

Diploma of Teaching - Primary Education, Physical Education, Music

Newcastle of Advanced Education

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