Lisa Peplow
Saint Albans,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Leader in Education who promotes the mission of Catholic education at St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, Sunshine West. Adept at mentoring teachers and enhancing student engagement through innovative programs. Proven ability to implement child safety standards and facilitate community support initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritises continuous improvement and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Religious Education Leader/Child Safety Officer
St. Paul's School
07.2019 - Current
- Lead the Catholic Mission and Identity of the School.
- Champion Child Safety.
- Member of the Leadership Team.
- Member of the Core Wellbeing Team.
- Member of the Child Safe Team
- Member of the Respectful Relationships Implementation Team.
- Classroom Teacher.
- Represent St Paul's Catholic Primary School at the Western Region Religious Education Network.
- Coordinate School and Class Masses.
- Lead the Sacrament Program, organising Family Evenings and the celebration of the Sacraments.
- Liaise with the Parish Priest, staff and parishioners to maintain a Parish/School community.
- Lead professional development workshops for colleagues that contribute to TAP hours to gain Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School.
- Manage TAP platform for teaching staff.
- Collaborate with colleagues on Religious Education student learning development, sharing best practices and incorporating innovative ideas using the Pedagogy of Encounter.
- Implemented and facilitate the Student Liturgy Team.
- Mentor new teachers to teach and create effective and engaging Religious Education lessons.
- Implemented and facilitate regular Christian Meditation practices in the school.
- Facilitate Religious Education planning termly.
- Liaise with local St Vincent de Paul Conference to support the needy in the community.
- Coordinate the Student Representative Council.
- Support teachers through Mandatory Reports when disclosures are made by a student.
- Communicate with DHHS, Orange Door and other entities aiding student-family relations.
- Maintain audits to ensure the school is compliant with the 11 Child Safe Standards.
- Attend Parent Advisory Council Meetings as Child Safe Officer.
- Educate families in regards to the 11 Child Safe Standards.
- Assist in updating Child Safe Policies.
- Act as Principal or Deputy Principal when required.
- Acted as Student Wellbeing Leader/MHiPS Leader in Term One, 2024.
- Assist the Student Wellbeing Leader when required.
- ERIK intervention.
- Physical Education Teacher.
- Attend school camps and school community events.
- Support all staff when needed in a variety of situations.
Classroom Teacher
St. Paul's Primary School
01.2007 - 07.2019
- Experience teaching most year levels across the school including Naplan years.
- Prepared students for Sacraments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons and adapting to individual learning needs.
- Implemented the Mini Vinnies program and Breakfast Club.
- Attended school camps.
- Coached interschool sports teams.
- Acted as Religious Education Leader.
- Events Coordinator - Coordinated school community events such as Working Bees and Christmas Carols.
Classroom Teacher
Newbury Park Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Travelled abroad and experienced a different education system.
- Classroom Teacher, Years 3 and 4.
- Collaborated with parents and colleagues in a multicultural and multi-faith community.
Education
Master of Religious Education -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC06-2018
Graduate Certificate in Catholic Studies - Accreditation To Teach Religious Education R32115
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC03-2011
Bachelor of Education -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC06-2007
Other Training
Information Sharing and Violence Family Reforms for Primary Professionals
Information Sharing Reforms and Child Link User Training
Information Sharing for Education Workforces
Running Teacher Sprints - Dr Simon Breakspear
First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
First Aid Management of Asthma
First Aid Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Referees
Damian Casamento
Principal - Current employer.
St. Paul's School, Sunshine West.
Ph. 0400841395
Belinda Mifsud
Deputy Principal (Acting) - Former colleague, worked in collaboration within a team environment.
St. Paul's School Primary School, Kealba.
Ph. 0413593222
Anne Maree Kliman - Character reference, contribution to the community.
Executive Principal
Department of Education
Ph. 0408682127
Timeline
Religious Education Leader/Child Safety Officer
St. Paul's School
07.2019 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Newbury Park Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2012
Classroom Teacher
St. Paul's Primary School
01.2007 - 07.2019
Master of Religious Education -
Australian Catholic University
Graduate Certificate in Catholic Studies - Accreditation To Teach Religious Education R32115
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Education -
Victoria University
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