Marilena (Marilyn) Wilson
Mount Gambier,SA
Summary
An accomplished educator with a proven track record at Tenison Woods College, adept in innovative curriculum design and fostering authentic Student-Centered learning, achieving outstanding academic results. Planned and led retreats, reflection days, and liturgical celebrations to enhance and celebrate faith formation, demonstrating exceptional faculty leadership and cultural sensitivity. Fluent in Italian, embodying a positive role model with a devout Catholic ethos. A compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, assessment, constructive student feedback, peer collaboration, and the implementation of social justice action. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or within a team. Well-versed in current classroom and online technologies and always eager to learn new skills and engage in professional development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/CIM10-12
CESA (Tenison Woods College)
01.2010 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current with educational and assessment trends in English, Religious Education, and leadership.
- Collaborated with the REC and teaching staff to support and oversee the planning and implementation of learning programs to engage students and provide authentic worldview learning using Crossways, MITIOG, and SACE SRM.
- Work closely with the CIM team and teachers to link community learning to the Crossways Redesign Framework, integrating the faith, life, and culture of Catholic education (eg St Vincent de Paul, Caritas Australia, Catholic Mission, the Timor Lester Immersion program, Foodbank, Sunset Kitchen etc).
- Planned and led reflection days, retreats, and other faith-formation opportunities, alongside relevant invested staff to build their capacity and confidence.
- Mentored staff in preparing year-level masses and/or liturgies.
- Provided ongoing support during liturgical celebrations to allow teachers to fully participate and grow with their students.
- Built on and nurtured the religious culture and ethos of TWC, including, where relevant, the charism of the school's founders, observing the liturgical year, and including seasons of the church and significant feast days.
- In conjunction with colleagues, thoughtfully designed and implemented a new program for Stages 1 and 2 SRM, achieving outstanding student results.
- Evaluated student learning and understanding of course material through in-depth essay writing, drafting their work, and giving detailed feedback.
Campus Coordinator/SACE Coordinator/Teacher
Melrose Park School - Plymouth Brethren Community
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Organized professional development opportunities tailored specifically to address individual needs among staff members.
- Conducted regular assessments of program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed for continuous improvement.
- Streamlined administrative processes for improved efficiency in campus operations.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop and implement innovative academic programs.
- Enhanced campus engagement by organizing and promoting various student events and activities.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Designed and implemented an effective timetable program
- Organised special events, and student-led initiatives, involving parental input.
- Maintained updated programs in collaboration with all staff and provided parental access to education programs and regular parent-teacher conversations.
- Worked closely with the SACE Board to remain abreast of Senior School requirements, assessments, examinations, and individual student CASE credit patterns and pathways.
- Assisted students to have their work published in our monthly School Magazine.
- Organised and accompanied students on an interstate excursion to Canberra.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership (in Progress) - Catholic Education
Australian Catholic University
Online - South Australia01.2023
High School Diploma -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC07.1992
Bachelor of Arts - School of Humanities
Latrobe/Melbourne University
Melbourne, VIC07.1991
Skills
- Classroom climate and behaviour management
- Critical Thinking/Innovative curriculum design and effective, dynamic implementation
- Motivating and nurturing students, helping shape faith formation, and achieving their best academically, socially, and spiritually
- Transparent, encouraging Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor to staff
- Student-Centered Learning and engagement in social justice action
- Cultural Sensitivity/excellent student rapport/Respect for all
- Alternative Dispute Resolution training
- Faculty Collaboration and Leadership
- Public Speaking and debating (coach)
- Fluent in Italian
- Devout and practicing Catholic
Certification
LBI Wellbeing Training - (David Kelly) - Coach Status
Leading from Within - the Brown Collective and Master Class
Annual SAM Status Professional Development (CESA)
SACE Marker and Moderator (7 years) for:
- English Literary Studies Investigation
- English Literary Studies Critical Thinking (examination)
- English Investigations
- Spiritualities Religion and Meaning Investigations
Classroom Climate Questionnaire - NSI Partnership
(2 years, Year 12 - exceptional feedback)
Timeline
Teacher/CIM10-12
CESA (Tenison Woods College)
01.2010 - Current
Campus Coordinator/SACE Coordinator/Teacher
Melrose Park School - Plymouth Brethren Community
01.2006 - 12.2010
Master of Educational Leadership (in Progress) - Catholic Education
Australian Catholic University
High School Diploma -
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Arts - School of Humanities
Latrobe/Melbourne University
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