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Lisa Duerden DfE:4340036

28 A Arthur Street, Darlington, Adelaide ,SA

Summary

Accomplished leader with over 3 years experience and extensive classroom experience. Decisive in making operational, staffing and learning decisions. Clear and consistent in implementing school processes and procedures. A highly-motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Principal

Lonsdale Heights Primary School
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided instructional leadership and supervision to teachers, staff, and students.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and guardians and teachers regarding student progress.
  • Conducted professional development opportunities with staff on areas such as differentiated learning and classroom management techniques.
  • Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and programs in collaboration with the principal.
  • Maintained and evaluated records of attendance and behaviour incidents according to school policy.
  • Coordinated inclusive education services in collaboration with support staff.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making to improve student academic, wellbeing and attendance outcomes.

Wellbeing Leader

Lonsdale Heights Primary School
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Counseled students individually or in small groups using restorative practices to support overall wellbeing.
  • Facilitated meetings between teachers, parents and other stakeholders to address issues related to; curriculum design, instruction delivery, assessment practices, behaviour and attendance concerns during One Plan reviews, Team around the child meetings.
  • Coordinated special projects such as school-wide initiatives or new programs requiring additional resources or funding - PBL, Berry Street, DIBELS, Bright Path
  • Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and programs in collaboration with the principal.
  • Collaborated with the principal to develop an effective system of communication among staff, parents, community members using class dojo, Sentral, email.

Class Teacher

Lonsdale Heights Primary School
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
  • Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with one plans.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Measured and monitored students' understanding of concepts through formative and summative assessments

Class Teacher

Schools in Scotland
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Facilitated group discussions to encourage critical thinking skills.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Actively participated in school-wide initiatives and committees.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for various learning styles.

Education

BEd with Honors in Primary Teaching, Qualified to teach R-7 -

Dundee University
Scotland, UK

Higher National Certificate (Diploma) in Early Childhood & Education -

University of Highlands & Islands
Scotland, UK

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • School culture
  • Student performance data
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student and parent relations
  • Classroom Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Process Improvements
  • Student Engagement

Professional Development

  • ORBIS Middle Leadership, 2024
  • ORBIS Mentor (Early Years Career Teacher), 2023, Mentor to ECT
  • ORBIS Instructional Leadership by John Hattie, 2021, supported principal to lead whole school implementation
  • Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Led whole school implementation 2023/2024
  • DIBELS, 2023/2022 supported principal to lead whole school implementation
  • Restorative Practices, 2024 will implement approaches across the whole site in 2024
  • NAPLAN/PART worked with principal consultant to analyse data and support staff to implement data informed pratices
  • Self-Regulation Service (Amanda Carter), 2024 Led whole school implementation
  • Stronger Connections Conference, 2022/2023 attended and implemented wellbeing supports
  • Bright Path, 2021, 2022, 2023 supported principal to lead whole school implementation
  • Big Ideas in Number, 2019 took part in whole school implementation
  • Berry Street Education Model (BSEM), 2021/2022 Led whole school implementation
  • SMARTAR Trauma Informed Practices, 2016, 2019, 2024 Led whole school implementation
  • Creative Body Based Learning (CBBL), 2019 Along with a colleague led whole school implementation
  • Reading & Comprehension by Sheena Cameron & Louise Dempsey, 2018 took part in whole school implementation

Referees

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  • Lance Nesbit 0479 185 111 - Principal at Lonsdale Heights Primary School - worked as a teacher with Lance for 7 years and as leader with Lance for 3 years
  • Lorraine Smelter 0435 996 464 - Behaviour Support Educator at Noarlunga House- worked as a leader with Lorraine for 3 years
  • Cherie Reed 0431 637 746 - Special Options Class Teacher at Lonsdale Heights Primary School- worked with Cherie as a teacher for 5 years and as a leader for 3 years

Timeline

Deputy Principal

Lonsdale Heights Primary School
01.2024 - Current

Wellbeing Leader

Lonsdale Heights Primary School
01.2021 - 01.2023

Class Teacher

Lonsdale Heights Primary School
01.2014 - 01.2020

Class Teacher

Schools in Scotland
01.2009 - 01.2013

BEd with Honors in Primary Teaching, Qualified to teach R-7 -

Dundee University

Higher National Certificate (Diploma) in Early Childhood & Education -

University of Highlands & Islands

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