Loretta Kalms

I hold a master's degree in Educational Leadership, a graduate diploma in Secondary Education, a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Health and Behavioural Science and Literature, and a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in various teaching and leadership roles within a school environment. Through these experiences, I have developed essential skills required for effective education facilitation. These skills include excellent communication, the ability to mentor and coach both students and staff, as well as adaptability and collaboration.

• Teacher Registration - Victorian Institute of Teaching. Registration Number 318248
• Victorian Association of Teaching English (VATE) Professional Membership
• Accredited to Teach in a Catholic School. Certificate Number R34171

Some of my career highlights include:

• Holding positions of leadership in the curriculum and pastoral development domains with my positions as Student Leadership Coordinator, English Domain leader, Assistant Year 7 Level Coordinator, Pedagogy PL leader and coach, Middles Years Curriculum Leader, House Leader and most recent position as Global connections learning leader at Ballarat Grammar.
• Implementation and running of NAPLAN at year 7 (across two campuses) and year 9
• Organising, coordinating, and running 7-11 exams.
• Facilitating and coordinating numerous staff PL days on the topic of pedagogy and student engagement.
• Improving Student Learning PL with Glen Pearsall.
• Strategies for effective and flexible learning with Greg Mitchell
• Attending the ‘The New Art and Science of Teaching 3 day PL’ Held in Brisbane (Marzano) 2019
• Facilitating and presenting to all staff - Effective questioning and Learning intentions and Success criteria- Delivered via distance 2020
• Facilitating and presenting to all staff - A whole school approach with a focus on SOLO Taxonomy, Feedback and HITS 2021
• Collaborating and planning whole school PL with Kirstin Bourne- Power of Words- 2022
• Collaborating and planning whole school PL with Kirstin Bourne- The demands of writing- 2023
• Leader of the Secondary disciplinary Literacy Project run through MACS (a two-year project to improve the current literacy of students at SFCC) 2022-current
• Being a part of the Maths review process to change steering Committee 2022
• Growth Coaching course 2022- 2023
• As demonstrated through my continuous participation and implementation of professional development and dedication to keep up with current teaching practices, I am a keen learner with a passion for the education and development of our future generations.

• Classroom Teacher:
• English Year 7-11
• L.O.T.E Italian Year 7
• Humanities Year 7-9
• Religious Education Years 7-9
• M.A.S.P Program (Accelerated learning program Years 7-9)
• VCAL/VM Literacy 11 & 12
• Global connections Y9
• Curriculum planning, design and implementation for English, Humanities, Religion and VM Literacy.
• Developing individual learning plans for students with additional needs.
• Assessment and reporting in line with curriculum standards.
• Parent-teacher-student interviews
• Collaborative team planning
• Cross marking

• As a teacher and a Leader, I aim to inspire both staff and students to discover themselves and guide them to become active learners. Well-equipped, confident, and resilient individuals who can positively approach the challenges of life both within and beyond the classroom to create their own success and passionately contribute to their own and wider community.
• My philosophy of respect, individualism, and personal achievement is attained through my role as a facilitator of a student-driven learning environment where the love of learning is passed on not only through knowledge but also insight and endeavour.
• I am deeply committed to enhancing pedagogy and fostering the growth and development of teaching staff. My goal is to ensure that their knowledge and experience remain up-to-date through cutting-edge professional development, curriculum planning, and resources that highlight the latest and most effective teaching practices.
• As a learning Leader and teacher, I strive to be approachable, versatile, and accommodating to the needs of the school community. I prioritise upholding my professional standards while fulfilling my academic and pastoral responsibilities.

• Gifted Education 2018
• Differentiation for high Achievers 2019
• The New Art and Science of Teaching 3-day conference in Brisbane 2019
• Differentiation for gifted and talented students 2019
• Education Perfect 2020
• Beyond TEEL modules 1-7 VATE 2020
• Jacaranda teaching remotely workshop 2020
• Differentiation- Just Right seminar 2021
• Growth Coaching 2023
• Formative Assessment David Williams 2023
• Berry Street trauma-informed training 2023
• SDLP MACS Literacy project 2022- current
• Anaphylaxis Current
• First Aid/ CPR Current
• Asthma Current
• Warden Training Current
• Diabetes in Schools Current
• Mandatory reporting Current