Lee-Ann Handley
MARYBOROUGH,QLD
Summary
Highly skilled, dedicated teacher with experience in educational, private, organizational, and vocational settings. Passionate about facilitating holistic development of staff and students through innovative educational philosophy and collaboration. Expertise in leadership, management, and assessment of student-focused programs using flexible and inclusive learning techniques. Extensive experience in Arts education, including design and production of site-specific murals. Established and coordinated nonprofit organization for artist-run workshops. Received national and international awards for my work.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Visual Arts Teacher
Riverside Christian College
MARYBOROUGH, Australia
01.2024 - Current
- Designed and executed high-quality ATSIL-aligned lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
- Designed, implemented and delivered Visual Art programs for students ranging from Year 7 to Year 12.
- Conceptualized, executed and managed Art projects at school incorporating murals, installations and community events.
- Facilitated enriching and lifelong Christian learning experience in line with ethos of the college.
- Instructed students on techniques to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks using traditional and contemporary methods.
- Organized field trips to museums and galleries to introduce students to contemporary and historical works of art.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and effectively built positive relationships with students, peers, parents, and colleagues.
- Incorporated technology into classroom lessons by utilizing programs such as Adobe Creative Suite.
- Conducted online Distance Education Visual Art classes for Years 8, 9, and 10.
- Organized storage areas and controlled use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or waste.
- Provided guidance during the school's art club, offering new avenues for students to pursue their artistic interests.
- Evaluated and selected student work for local, state, and national art competitions.
- Maintained a digital portfolio for each student, documenting progress and achievements.
- Collaborated with parents to support students' artistic interests and academic progress.
- Managed supply inventory and budget for art materials, ensuring resources were available for all projects.
- Organized annual student art exhibitions, showcasing the talents and progress of students.
Visual Arts and English Teacher
Kingsley College
Rockhampton, QLD
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Designed and executed high-quality ATSIL-aligned lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
- Designed, implemented and delivered Visual Art programs for students ranging from Preparatory to Year 12.
- Conceptualized, executed and managed Art projects at school incorporating murals, installations and STEAM activities.
- Facilitated enriching and lifelong Christian learning experience in line with ethos.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills and effectively built positive relationships with students, peers, parents, and colleagues. Developed and implemented Visual Arts and English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Developed and implemented Visual Arts and English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos and podcasts in class sessions.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Established and maintained clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
- Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess Visual Arts and English curriculum.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
Education Support Teacher
Glenala State High School
, Australia
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed engaging learning activities using effective teaching strategies and organized content into coherent well-sequenced programs aligned with Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
- Implemented processes for identifying individual students' learning needs and facilitated a differentiated approach to provide personalized education in adherence to policy guidelines.
- Promoted learning as a rich, lifelong experience.
- Setting and maintaining clear expectations and boundaries for students and staff.
- Showcased exceptional interpersonal and communication aptitude, adept at fostering cordial associations with students, peers, parents & colleagues.
- Design and application of Vocational and Education Training packages for Functional Literacy.
- Teaching in Humanities, English, and pastoral care programs.
- Demonstration of differentiated learning for students with EALD backgrounds.
Head of Visual Arts and Drama
St Brendan's College
Yeppoon, Australia
07.2011 - 12.2020
- Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and ensure goals are met through strong management skills.
- Led and implemented changes in a fast-paced educational setting.
- Delivered learning programs efficiently by demonstrating strong organizational skills, ensuring compliance with funding and budgeting requirements.
- Established and implemented successful Artist in Residency programs.
- Developed, implemented, managed, monitored, enhanced and evaluated the curriculum as per organizational policies and current pedagogical standards while working closely with stakeholders.
- Supporting and empowering various justice and action groups and co-curricular activities in school, including St Brendan's College Sustainability Group, Interact Club, Young Achiever's Initiatives, and Chess Club.
- Adhered to OHS policies, ensuring a safe environment in Visual Arts and Drama Department.
- Collaborated with the Director of Indigenous Education and diverse community stakeholders to oversee development, training, implementation, management, monitoring, and evaluation of educational programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Visual Arts Department.
- Served on Occupational Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability, and Information Technology Committees.
- Designed, formatted, trained, and implemented pedagogical frameworks, diagnostic instruments, and summative assessments for the Visual Arts and Drama Department aligned with QCAA guidelines to track student outcomes.
- Coordinated diverse art events and projects fostering inclusivity, Catholic Social Justice Teachings, student-centered teaching, and community engagement.
- Coordinated and organized the recognition of student work through online platforms, displays, exhibitions, marketing, promotion, and the curating of exhibitions in the St. Brendan's College Gallery.
- Designed, organized, managed and curated the St. Brendan's College Gallery.
- Collaborated with administrators, support staff, Heads of Department, and teachers to clearly define reporting procedures necessary to aid accountability and measurable outcomes to optimize student learning.
- Participated in ongoing, innovative professional development that extends personal and professional skills, knowledge, and attitudes for industry and learning, teaching, and assessment, inclusive of the EQ-I Middle Leadership Development Program.
Coordinator
Youth Arts Yeppoon
, Australia
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Conducted monthly artist-run workshops as a community arts organization.
- Successfully created and led Youth Arts Yeppoon, a community arts organization which facilitated monthly artist-run workshops.
- Increased youth engagement, wider community accessibility, and inclusivity in the local Arts community through the development of networking and mentoring opportunities for artists and participants.
- Created and executed YAY marketing strategies employing diverse platforms like social media, email campaigns and online advertising.
- Coordinated budgets, funding requirements, Workplace Health and Safety regulations, sustainability practices, governmental policies, and organizational processes for YAY, inclusive of COVID compliance.
Secondary Teacher
St Ursula's College
Yeppoon, Australia
01.2010 - 06.2011
Secondary Teacher
Lithgow High School
Lithgow, Australia
07.2007 - 01.2009
Head of Creative Arts
La Salle Academy
Lithgow, Australia
01.2000 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
London Juvenile Justice Detention Centre
, Australia
01.1999 - 12.1999
Secondary Teacher
James Cook Boys Technology High School
, Australia
01.1997 - 12.1998
Secondary Teacher in Visual Art, Special Education and Aboriginal Homework Centre Coordinator
Narrogin Senior High School
Narrogin, Australia
01.1996 - 12.1996
Secondary and Primary Teacher
Western Australian Department of Education and Training
, Australia
01.1995 - 12.1995
Assessor of Industry Specific Tenders
Western Australian Department of Education and Training
, Australia
- 11.1995
Education
Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment -
Blueprint Career Development
Brisbane01.2021
Masters of Teaching - Special Education
University of Western Sydney
Nepean01.1998
Bachelor of Art Education -
College of Fine Arts
Paddington01.1994
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Multimedia integration
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Progress Reporting
- Individualized Instruction
References
- Desiree McGann, Head of Arts Faculty, Riverside Christian College, 23 Royle St, Maryborough West Qld, 4650, Desiree.McGann@riverside.qld.edu.au, (07) 4123 1031
- Michelle Gouge, Principal, Riverside Christian College, 23 Royle St, Maryborough West Qld, 4650, Michelle.gouge@riverside.qld.edu.au, (07) 4123 1031
- Jason Hirning, Head of Learning Administration, St Brendan's College, 139 Adelaide Park Rd, Yeppoon, Qld, 4703, hirningj@sbc.qld.edu.au, (07) 4939 9300
Timeline
Senior Visual Arts Teacher
Riverside Christian College
01.2024 - Current
Visual Arts and English Teacher
Kingsley College
01.2022 - 12.2023
Education Support Teacher
Glenala State High School
01.2021 - 12.2021
Coordinator
Youth Arts Yeppoon
01.2018 - 10.2020
Head of Visual Arts and Drama
St Brendan's College
07.2011 - 12.2020
Secondary Teacher
St Ursula's College
01.2010 - 06.2011
Secondary Teacher
Lithgow High School
07.2007 - 01.2009
Head of Creative Arts
La Salle Academy
01.2000 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
London Juvenile Justice Detention Centre
01.1999 - 12.1999
Secondary Teacher
James Cook Boys Technology High School
01.1997 - 12.1998
Secondary Teacher in Visual Art, Special Education and Aboriginal Homework Centre Coordinator
Narrogin Senior High School
01.1996 - 12.1996
Secondary and Primary Teacher
Western Australian Department of Education and Training
01.1995 - 12.1995
Assessor of Industry Specific Tenders
Western Australian Department of Education and Training
- 11.1995
Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment -
Blueprint Career Development
Masters of Teaching - Special Education
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor of Art Education -
College of Fine Arts
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