Lyndall Bolton
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Educational Coach and Teacher bringing experience guiding and mentoring teachers to continually reflect and improve practice. Passionate about creating learning environments that are safe, joyful, and challenging.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade Level Coach and Team Leader
Singappore American School
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Improved team cohesion by including regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
- Initiated coaching cycles within my team. Working with teachers to build reflective practices and improve learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Collaborated with the leadership team to plan and lead meetings for our team of twenty educators, focusing on the goals of our team.
- Implementation of a new math curriculum participating in professional learning, and introducing and leading our team through through change.
Classroom Teacher
Singapore American School
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using the Responsive classroom approach.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Drove student learning and self-reflection by developing student-led strengths and goals.
- Effectively used a range of assessments to monitor student progress, set goals and help students reflect on their learning.
Leader of Learning
Sydney Catholic School
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Championed a culture of continuous learning within the school, fostering an environment of growth and development for all employees.
- Mentored teachers in best practices for instruction.
- Led collaborative planning sessions across all grade levels.
- Created a culture of trust and openness by modelling classroom math lessons, observing lessons, providing and receiving effective feedback.
- Facilitated staff meetings and professional development at the school level.
- Mentored beginning teachers, assisting with the accreditation process.
Classroom Teacher
Sydney Catholic Schools
01.2010 - 06.2016
- Designed evidence-based learning plans based on student data.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
Education
Master of Education (Leadership) - Education
University of Western Sydney
Syndey04.2014
Bachelor of Education (Birth To Twelve Years) - Education
University of Notre Dame Australia
Sydney, NSW12.2009
Skills
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Personal Development
- Critical Thinking
- Meeting facilitation
- Decision-Making
- Building Relationships
- Collaborative Approach
Certification
- Cognitive Coaching
- Responsive Classroom Advanced Training
- K-5 Illustrative Math training
- Columbia Teacher's College: Reading & Writing Workshop training
- Fundamentals of Sheltered Instruction: featuring the SIOP Model
Timeline
Grade Level Coach and Team Leader
Singappore American School
06.2016 - 06.2023
Classroom Teacher
Singapore American School
06.2016 - 06.2023
Leader of Learning
Sydney Catholic School
01.2014 - 06.2016
Classroom Teacher
Sydney Catholic Schools
01.2010 - 06.2016
Master of Education (Leadership) - Education
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor of Education (Birth To Twelve Years) - Education
University of Notre Dame Australia
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