Ma Chanda Antoque, PhD
Taigum,Australia
Summary
Experienced teacher with a passion for Christian education seeks a leadership position to leverage training and experience in Christian ministry, curriculum development, and pastoral care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Religious Education and HASS Teacher
Iona College Brisbane
Brisbane
04.2024 - Current
- Teaches Year 7-9 Religious Education
- Teaches Year 7- 8 HASS
- Assesses students’ learning
- Attends learning area and moderation meetings
- Liaises with relevant staff and parents/caregivers on matters about students’ academic performance and behaviour
- Develop learning resources used in classes
- Attend learning area and moderation meetings
- Liaise with relevant staff and parents/caregivers on matters about students’ academic performance and behaviour
- Supervises a homeroom class
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Study of Religion Teacher
St. Joseph’s Nudgee College
Brisbane
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Taught Year 10 SOR
- Taught Unit 1 of QCAA Study of Religion to Year 11.
- Taught Unit 3 of QCAA Study of Religion to Year 12
- Developed learning resources used in my 10-12 SOR classes
- Assessed students’ learning
- Marked student's assessment
- Attended learning area and moderation meetings
- Liaised with relevant staff and parents/caregivers on matters about students’ academic performance and behaviour
- Supervised a homeroom class
Head of Faculty- Religious Studies
Diocesan School for Girls Auckland
Auckland
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led revision and implementation of the Religious Studies curriculum objectives within the guidelines set by the Anglican Independent Schools.
- Conducted appraisal of all teachers in the Religious Studies Faculty.
- Mentored provisionally registered Religious Studies teachers and recommended them for full registration.
- Monitored the implementation of the culture code of the school.
- Managed staffing, budget, communication with parents, professional learning of teachers, and curriculum changes.
- Taught New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Religious Studies Scholarship.
- Taught NCEA Year 11 and Year 13's University Entrance Religious Studies.
- Taught Junior Religious Studies.
- Collaborated with teachers in writing and revising year-level unit plans.
- Developed unit plans for both junior and senior high school Religious Studies.
- Facilitated a review of pertinent institutional documents to determine the appropriate curriculum direction of the Religious Studies vis-a-vis the articulated vision-mission, values, identity statement, and intention of the founding bishop of the school.
- Drafted the initial curriculum document for the ongoing Religious Studies curriculum review and revamp.
- Proportions of excellence of students' grades in Religious Studies NCEA (New Zealand's National Certificate of Educational Achievement) university entrance subject in 2022 are higher than the national average for both decile 10 Girls and all schools.
Director of Religious Studies
Rosmini College
Auckland
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Liaised with the Headmaster on matters on fostering and maintaining the Catholic Character of the school
- Prepared and managed the Special Character and RE budget of the college
- Provided effective leadership and guidance to board of trustees and staff in maintaining the special character of the college
- Organised whole school Catholic Character professional development and spiritual enrichment for staff
- Organised, professional development for members of the Religious Education Department
- Organised and coordinated the retreat programmes for Years 7-13
- Submitted a monthly written report to the Board of Trustees
- Wrote a monthly reflection and prayer for the school newsletter and website
- Compiled an annual academic report to the Board of Trustees
- Organised and led School Liturgies including year-level reconciliation from Yr 7 to 13
- Teacher-in-Charge of the Catholic Character Group
- Drafted the Catholic Character Strategic Plan and School Self Review
- Co-wrote with the Headmaster the annual Board Report to the diocese on Special Character
- Fostered the special Rosminian Charism of the school
- Oversaw the school’s Social Justice Programme
- Led and organised the College’s sacramental programme
- Organised and led the Year 7 Catholic Character Induction
- Conducted induction to newly hired staff members
- Developed the Catholic Character Framework document of Rosmini College
- Co-wrote with the Headmaster, the college’s vision-mission aligning it with the priorities and vision of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference
- Established and organised professional development on special character for all staff
- Wrote the annual Catholic Character Strategic plan and self-review
- Conducted annual inquiries on the Special Character dimensions of the college
- Implemented programmes indicated in the Catholic Character Framework
- Spearheaded the internal review of the college’s special character and presented a thorough report to the reviewers from the Catholic Education Services of the Auckland Diocese
- Facilitated professional development on special character for all staff
- Established the practice of celebrating staff liturgy to start each term
- Established in-house retreats for different year levels facilitated by Rosmini Old Boys
- Organised and mentored old boys and Carmel old girls to facilitate Year level retreats
- Established in house retreat programmes for different year levels minimising the college’s retreat cost
- Developed and implemented the Sacramental Programme of Rosmini College
- Established and led a group of teacher catechists from different learning areas in conducting a 12-session sacramental programme
- Facilitated and organised professional and spiritual development for RE staff
- Organised and spearheaded annual Caritas fund drive
- Re-established Rosmini College’s participation in the annual Pompallier Shield Competition
Religious Studies Teacher
Sacred Heart Girls’ College
Hamilton
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Taught Junior and Senior RE (Level 1, 2 and 3)
- Developed learning activities and assessment tasks for junior Religious Education
- Developed learning resources for formative assessments exemplars for Level 1 Achievement Standards
- Developed teaching scheme and guidelines for Level 2 Achievement Standard
- Assessed students’ learning
- Attended learning area and moderation meetings
- Liaised with relevant staff on matters pertaining to students’ academic performance and behaviour
- Established contact with parents and or caregivers for relational purposes as well as academic and behavioural concerns
- Wrote reports of students’ academic performance and progress
- Collaborated with leader of learning and other RE staff in developing assessment tasks
English Teacher
Fairfield College
Hamilton
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Taught English to Year 9, 10 and NCEA Levels 1 and 2
- Developed learning resources for formative assessments
- Assessed reading and writing levels of Junior students
- Attended moderation meetings
- Liaised with relevant school staff on matters pertaining to students’ academic performance and behaviour
- Established contact with parents and or caregivers regarding students’ attendance and academic concerns
- Wrote reports of students’ academic performance and progress
- Attended Te Kotahitanga workshops, seminars and other professional development meetings organised by the department and the college
- Attended regular mentorship meetings with the Te Kotahitanga team of the college
Lecturer
University of the Immaculate Conception
, Philippines
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: www.uic.edu.ph
- Delivered lectures in English Language papers in the Faculty of Arts
- Evaluated academic performance of students in accordance with the academic standards set by the faculty
- Supervised undergraduate students in their theses and research writing
- Developed course syllabi and modules in English
- Collaborated with other members of the faculty in the production of course syllabi and modules
- Liaised with appropriate authorities on matters pertaining to students’ academic performance and well being
- Conducted lectures to graduate students on various topics relevant to the acquisition of English language facility
- Facilitated workshops to postgraduate students on strategies and techniques in teaching English
- Lectured English Language Acquisition and Literature papers in the postgraduate department of the university
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- Designed, implemented, evaluated, and revised course syllabi for various areas in Communication and English language teaching
- Developed instructional materials utilised in various writing courses
- Co-authored an instructional text on writing business correspondence and technical reports which was released nationwide
- Conducted a region-wide inquiry on the human resource management practices of academic institutions in Region 11, in the Philippines
- Developed an intervention program for human resource management in academic settings
- Collaborated with colleagues and faculty leaders in the formulation and design of the teaching framework used in the syllabi and module-making of the University of the Immaculate Conception
Reading Teacher
Stella Maris Academy of Davao
Davao, Philippines
06.1997 - 06.2009
- Taught Reading to Y4 and 5
- Assessed reading progress of students
- Developed reading comprehension resources
- Conducted seminars and workshops on strategies for reading partners of students with reading difficulties
Education
Graduate Diploma - Religious Studies
The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand01.2016
Master of Education (Hons) - Pastoral and Guidance
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand01.2013
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership
University of the Immaculate Conception
Davao City, Philippines01.2007
Master of Arts - Education-English
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao City, Philippines01.2004
Bachelor in Secondary Education - English
University of the Immaculate Conception
Davao City, Philippines01.1994
Skills
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self-Driven Initiative
- Skilled in Conflict Mediation
Church Affiliation
- Catholic Diocese of Hamilton New Zealand, Pastoral Council Member, 08/01/13, 08/01/15
- Catholic Diocese of Hamilton New Zealand, Filipino Chaplaincy Committee -Secretary, 10/01/11, 06/01/18
- Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary Hamilton, New Zealand, Minister of the Eucharist, Minister of the Word, 01/01/11, 01/01/20
Publications
- Book, Interactive writing in business correspondence and technical reports, Antoque, M.C.P, Casinto, C.D. C., Opulencia, V.C.J., 2009, C&E Publishing, Quezon City, Philippines
- Journal, Human resource management and practices and organisational performance of academic institutions in Davao region, Antoque, M.C.P., 2007, University of the Immaculate Conception, 14, 22-35
- Journal, Satire against hegemony in the songs of Gary Granada, Antoque, M.C.P., 2004, University of the Immaculate Conception Research Journal, 11, 12-23
Seminars and trainings conducted
- Narrative Practice in Pastoral Contexts, Davao City, Philippines, 01/12/22
- The Use of Engaging Strategies and Apps in Blended Learning, Philippines, 07/16/20
- Narrative Practice and the Single Story, Philippines, 01/11/14
- Narrative Practice: Alternative Means of Restoring Relationships, Philippines, 10/26/12
References
- Heather Mc Rae, Principal, Diocesan School For Girls Auckland, hmcrae@diocesan.school.nz, +64 9 520 0221 ext 7818
- Rev. Sandy Robertson, Chaplain, Diocesan School for Girls Auckland, srobertson@diocesan.school.nz, +64 9 520 0221 , + 64 211579110
- Rachel Peak, Deputy Principal , Rosmini College, Auckland, rpeak@rosmini.school.nz +64 9 489 5417
Certification
Queensland College of Teachers
Registration number: 944059
Registration Status: Full
Timeline
Religious Education and HASS Teacher
Iona College Brisbane
04.2024 - Current
Study of Religion Teacher
St. Joseph’s Nudgee College
01.2024 - 03.2024
Head of Faculty- Religious Studies
Diocesan School for Girls Auckland
01.2022 - 01.2024
Director of Religious Studies
Rosmini College
01.2022 - 01.2024
Religious Studies Teacher
Sacred Heart Girls’ College
01.2018 - 01.2022
English Teacher
Fairfield College
01.2013 - 01.2018
Lecturer
University of the Immaculate Conception
01.2010 - 01.2013
Reading Teacher
Stella Maris Academy of Davao
06.1997 - 06.2009
Queensland College of Teachers
Registration number: 944059
Registration Status: Full
Graduate Diploma - Religious Studies
The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand
Master of Education (Hons) - Pastoral and Guidance
The University of Waikato
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership
University of the Immaculate Conception
Master of Arts - Education-English
Ateneo de Davao University
Bachelor in Secondary Education - English
University of the Immaculate Conception
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