Marny Rivers
KINGAROY,QLD
Summary
Curriculum and assessment specialist with experience developing Prep–Year 6 Design and Digital Technologies programs aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Skilled in mapping standards, creating scaffolded resources, and designing modified assessments. Trusted to collaborate with staff, mentor teachers, and maintain high-quality documentation and moderation processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Primary Specialist
Faith Christian School
Kingston, Qld
04.2022 - Current
- Develop and review Design and Digital Technologies curriculum, assessment, and learning resources for Prep to Year 6 in alignment with the Australian Curriculum.
- Map curriculum and assessment against achievement standards and content descriptors to ensure comprehensive coverage across each learning band.
- Design engaging workbooks with embedded scaffolding to support students with diverse learning needs and varying levels of independence.
- Develop modified assessment tasks and curriculum adjustments to support equitable access and participation for students requiring additional support.
- Deliver engaging online lessons, establishing positive learning environments that encourage participation, discussion, collaboration, and student engagement.
- Assess student work and provide timely, constructive feedback to support ongoing learning and achievement.
- Collaborated with Learning Enrichment staff to identify students needing adjustments and develop personalised learning plans.
- Maintained comprehensive student records and documentation in Sentral, including Personal Learning Plans and communication with parents.
- Engaged with home educators and families to ensure effective adjustments for individual student needs. to implement appropriate adjustments and support strategies for individual students.
- Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to develop high-quality curriculum programs, assessment tasks, and moderation processes.
- Mentored and supported new teachers in Technologies learning area, focusing on curriculum planning, assessment, and reporting.
- Contribute to school-wide events and community activities, including organising the annual Awards Night.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Kingaroy State High School
Kingaroy, Queensland
01.2012 - 03.2022
- Delivered differentiated teaching and learning programs to support students with a wide range of disability and learning support needs.
- Adapted curriculum, assessment, and classroom practices to enable equitable access to learning and achievement.
- Developed, implemented, and reviewed Individual Curriculum Plans (ICPs) and personalised learning programs aligned with student goals and support requirements.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, guidance officers, teacher aides, families, and external agencies to improve student outcomes and inclusion.
- Built positive and supportive relationships with students to enhance engagement, wellbeing, and participation in learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided regular reporting to parents, caregivers, and school leadership.
- Taught students across multiple learning areas and a variety of disability categories and support needs.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies and appropriate assistive technologies to support student learning and independence.
- Planned and facilitated activities that promoted students' academic, social, emotional, and life skills development.
- Maintained accurate student records and documentation to support educational planning and compliance requirements.
- Prepared, coordinated, and submitted annual student evidence portfolios to the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA), ensuring compliance with moderation and verification requirements.
Home Economics Teacher
Miles State High School
Miles, Qld
07.2008 - 12.2011
- Delivered home economics lessons across the Miles State High School curriculum areas.
- Planned practical cooking activities aligned with state syllabus requirements.
- Taught food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures in school labs.
- Assessed student work using rubrics, reports, and practical demonstrations.
- Managed classroom behaviour and maintained safe learning environments.
- Adapted lessons for diverse learning needs and classroom support.
- Collaborated with Miles State High School staff on programs and events.
- Encouraged students to think independently and express original and creative ideas.
- Planned lessons using creative instruction to reach a wide student audience.
Education
Certificate IV, Training And Assessment
Mountain View Academy
Brisbane, QLD01-2012
Bachelor of Education, Majoring in Home Economics
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD06-2008
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Assessment development
- Individual curriculum planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Inclusive education
- Assistive technology
- Student data management
Affiliations
- Church gatherings, music, board games, camping, spending time with family and friends.
Timeline
Teacher - Primary Specialist
Faith Christian School
04.2022 - Current
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Kingaroy State High School
01.2012 - 03.2022
Home Economics Teacher
Miles State High School
07.2008 - 12.2011
Certificate IV, Training And Assessment
Mountain View Academy
Bachelor of Education, Majoring in Home Economics
Queensland University of Technology