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Lyndell Clark

Newcastle,NSW

Summary

A dynamic educator with a proven track record at St Philips Christian College Newcastle, specializing in learning support and student engagement. Excelled in collaborative teaching and classroom management, significantly enhancing inclusivity and educational outcomes. Renowned for innovative methods and effective parent-teacher communication, ensuring optimal student performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

A proven track record in supporting academic development. Adept at creating and executing personalized learning plans that address diverse student needs. Valued team collaborator focused on achieving educational goals and adapting to dynamic classroom environments. Skilled in curriculum modification and student assessment.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning Support Teacher K-2

St Philips Christian College Newcastle
01.2024 - Current

2023-2024 Learning support Teacher K-2 St Philips Christian College

· Collaborative planning consultations

· Liaising with support teams

· Writing and reviewing Individual Plans

· Participation in NCCD processes

· Teaching intervention groups

· Reviewing intervention strategies

· Collecting and collating data

· Reviewing and mapping intervention needs

· Collegial discussion meetings with teachers.

· Classroom observations and Strategic planning for supporting individuals

· Promoting Inclusivity

· Professional development training

· Mentoring and managing Learning support staff.

· Transition planning and future planning with heads of school.

Junior School Teacher

St Philips Christian College Newcastle
02.2011 - Current

· Development of programs that meet outcomes

· Face to face teaching

· Attend meetings

· Complete evaluations

· Design assessments

· Support student welfare- clubs and individualized planning and adjustment

· Mentor students

· Research new initiatives

· Collect data on student performance- research effective means to improve outcomes.

· Team leader- kindergarten

· Run workshops and parent talks

· Work collaboratively with core team

· Contribute to scopes and initiatives k-12

· Regular professional development run in school- every Tuesday afternoon

· Implement Problem based Learning practices.

Carry out varied roles from Classroom teacher, RFF teacher, Drama teacher, now Learning Support Teacher k-2

Head Teacher

Glendale Early Learning Centre
01.2008 - 11.2010

second in charge of administration and day to day running of the service.

· Development of new programming initiatives to support the daily and individualized programming

· Staff support and development

· Delivering training on paper free portfolios

· Supporting the development of policies and procedures.

· Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with parents to ensure meaningful and individualized learning plans

· Attend meetings

· Network with external services

· Review service performance criteria against quality indicators

· Assess and mentor students

· Support teamwork and staff wellbeing and development

College Trainer/Assessor

International Training College
05.2000 - 03.2007
  • Delivering Training
  • Assessing Students
  • Liaising with Children's Services
  • Contributing to the development of training modules
  • Student visits, mentoring and review
  • Marking assignments
  • Individualising learning plans for students experiencing difficulties
  • Organising professional development courses
  • Developing marketing plans
  • Linking teaching to outcomes and desired competencies
  • Maintaining a comfortable, supportive learning environment
  • Maintaining time schedules to ensure all modules and competencies were covered within a specified time frame
  • 2006-2007- Marked assignments from home during maternity leave.


Trainer Assessor

St Johns Ambulance
01.1999 - 11.2006
  • Teaching and assessing ST John's Ambulance First Aid courses
  • Assessing students
  • Maintaining a clean, hygienic learning environment
  • Reporting to the manager
  • sales of first aid kits
  • Office duties- bookings etc
  • Supporting student needs


Casual Teacher

NSW Department Of Education
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Providing "Reading Recovery" for students experiencing difficulties acquiring basic skills
  • Organise daily activities
  • Maintain organised, productive learning environments
  • Report to heads of schools and fulfill daily duties
  • Communicate with classroom teachers
  • Including working at Glendon School supporting children with higher level additional needs

Preschool Director/Teacher

Hamilton Baptist Pre-school
01.1994 - 08.1999
  • The overall administration of the pre-school
  • Preparing and initiating staff development modules
  • In-service training and reporting
  • Student supervision and programming for individual needs
  • planning to support additional needs and liaising with external support teams
  • Development of policies and procedures
  • Staff supervision and appraisals
  • Liaising with TAFE, Universities, Department of Community Services, early intervention teams, schools and other agencies.
  • Ensuring compliance to regulations and accreditation
  • Completing funding documents and budgeting
  • Employing staff
  • Ensuring compliance with WHS standards
  • Provision of quality programming
  • Parent education.

Teacher-Daycare

Elemore Vale Early Education Centre
01.1992 - 12.1993
  • Programming and curriculum development
  • Preparing and running staff development sessions
  • In-service, training and reporting
  • Record maintenance
  • Supervision of children
  • Compliance with centre policies and procedures
  • Parent meetings and liaising with external providers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
12-1997

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Student engagement
  • Researching educational issues
  • Communication skills -including parent training and workshop presentation
  • Excellence in planning and programming to optimise student performance
  • Mapping skill development and planning for future needs
  • Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure full inclusivity and participation in educational opportunities
  • Building relationships with key stakeholders
  • Highly innovative and unique methods to facilitate student learning
  • Observing classroom practices to support success in classroom learning and behavioural supports

Certification

  • Training in delivering Multilit programs including Initialit, Minilit SAGe and Macqlit
  • Trained in delivering Jolly phonics and Little Learners love Literacy.
  • Trainin in "Talk4Writing" to develop excellence in writing skills


Timeline

Learning Support Teacher K-2

St Philips Christian College Newcastle
01.2024 - Current

Junior School Teacher

St Philips Christian College Newcastle
02.2011 - Current

Head Teacher

Glendale Early Learning Centre
01.2008 - 11.2010

Casual Teacher

NSW Department Of Education
01.2004 - 01.2006

College Trainer/Assessor

International Training College
05.2000 - 03.2007

Trainer Assessor

St Johns Ambulance
01.1999 - 11.2006

Preschool Director/Teacher

Hamilton Baptist Pre-school
01.1994 - 08.1999

Teacher-Daycare

Elemore Vale Early Education Centre
01.1992 - 12.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Newcastle
Lyndell Clark