Kelly Dunn
Glenmore Park,NSW
Summary
I am a dynamic instructional leader with a proven track record at Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys, where I leverage data to improve student learning outcomes and mentor staff effectively. I pride myself on developing teams that collaboratively plan to best meet student needs while delivering the curriculum. I have achieved significant improvements in English and Mathematics through innovative co-teaching and instructional coaching. As a lifelong learner, I actively pursue professional development opportunities to expand my knowledge and enhance the pedagogical skills and capacity of my colleagues. As a practicing Catholic, I am honoured to witness and share the faith tradition that has profoundly shaped my life.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Leader
Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys
01.2022 - Current
- Co-planning, implementing and evaluating the School Improvement Plans.
- Analysing data sources to identify areas of need and next steps to maximise student learning outcomes.
- Using a QDAI to to set goals and evaluate the impact of my work on student and teacher learning.
- Using the co-teaching cycle to provide in-situ support for teachers.
- Seeking professional learning to develop research based knowledge of best practice for teaching a phonics approach to teaching reading.
- Using the co-teaching cycle during English and Mathematics blocks to support teachers.
- Working in leading learning teams to lead school learning in Mathematics and English.
- Engaging in system led learning for Instructional leaders, English and Mathematics leaders.
- Designing and leading
Numeracy Learning Leader
Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys
01.2018 - 12.2023
Acting Religious Education Coordinator
Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys
06.2022 - 12.2022
Classroom Teacher
Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys
01.2011 - 12.2022
Education
Graduate Certificate - Religious Education
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW01-2014
Masters of Teaching (Primary) -
University of Western Sydney
Blacktown, NSW06-2012
Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- Mentoring and developing staff
- Using data to identify next steps
- Learning
- Developing and delivering professional learning
- Curriculum planning and program design
- Collaborating and working in a team
- Problem-solving abilities
Relevant Professional Development
- Instructional Leader PLCs
- Foray into Phonics - Narissa Leung (Australian Literacy Consultant)
- Spelling in the NSW Syllabus - Tessa Daffern
- Grammar for Writing - Misty Adoniou
- English and Mathematics PLC's
- EAL/D Network meetings
- EAL/D Cultural and Linguistic Survey and Phasing
- Growing Great Leaders 1 & 2
- Open to Learning Conversations - Tim Hardy
- Linda Bendikson - School Engagement
- Instructional Leadership: building Professional Growth Teams in LNAP schools
- EMC3 - Mathematical Sequences K-2 / Numeracy Sequences K-2 Leader
- Leading Excellence in Mathematics 2023 cohort
- Matt Sexton, Ann Downtown and Ann Gervasoni - school engagement
- Level 2 EMU Mathematics Instructional training 2023
- Middle Years EMU training 2022
- EMU Early Years Intervention Specialist Teacher Course 2018
- Multiplicative Thinking Professional Development Course / Stage 3 Multiplicative Thinking
- Oral Language Course by Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey
- Dealing with Challenging Behaviours in Primary
- Presenter for ALEA Professional Development – How to set up classrooms for literacy success
- 6 + 1 Writing Traits with Narissa Leung (Australian Literacy Consultant)
- Contemporary Learning Frameworks (PBL)- The Lead Learner
Refferences
Michael Siciliano
Principal, Our Lady of the Rosary
0400 860 494
Mrs Julianne Regan
Principal, Mother Teresa
0413 606 914
Fr Johnson
Padro Pio Parish, Glenmore Park
0476 394 968
Timeline
Acting Religious Education Coordinator
Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys
06.2022 - 12.2022
Instructional Leader
Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys
01.2022 - Current
Numeracy Learning Leader
Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys
01.2018 - 12.2023
Classroom Teacher
Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys
01.2011 - 12.2022
Graduate Certificate - Religious Education
Australian Catholic University
Masters of Teaching (Primary) -
University of Western Sydney
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