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Mary Chiodo-Jennings

Brunswick,VIC

Summary

  • Highly experienced in developing, designing, implementing, reviewing and evaluating quality senior secondary vocational and applied learning programs.
  • High level understanding of VET in schools and how it can work as part of a rigorous VCE/VM program.
  • Led the pilot program for Skills For Further Study (SFFS) at Copperfield College and provided recommendations to the VCAA Advisory Team.
  • Successful allocation of SRP funds to drive quality VCAL student outcomes.
  • Strong evidence of successful consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including students, families, employers and other community members.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Principal - AP 3

Copperfield College (DET)
04.2009 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven success working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Consistently cultivates interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Leading Teacher

Copperfield College
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, principals, and parents to help students transition from primary to secondary school.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development through development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum programs.
  • Modelled and led the implementation of multiple types of middle years teaching and learning strategies into classrooms.
  • Incorporated research based and engaging activities to enhance student engagement and hands-on learning across years 7-12.
  • Led the introduction and ongoing evaluation of Student Led Presentations across 7-10 (2003-present). Extended to VCAL in 2010-present.
  • Developed meaningful and ongoing partnerships with community organisations to enhance student experiences and outcomes.


Classroom Teacher

Copperfield College
02.1987 - 01.2003
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Collaborated with parents, principals and student support teams to develop improvement plans for all students at risk
  • Improved student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Planned lessons, activities and excursions to cover all required course material.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, College leaders, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and College leaders to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Business

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
11.1986

Skills

  • Educational leadership in a multi campus setting
  • Ability to successful lead and manage programs
  • Able to consistently form positive and long standing professional relationships, within and beyond the College community
  • Commitment to high academic standards for all students
  • Strong commitment to leading high quality vocational education and pathways post Year 12

Timeline

Campus Principal - AP 3

Copperfield College (DET)
04.2009 - Current

Leading Teacher

Copperfield College
01.2003 - 01.2009

Classroom Teacher

Copperfield College
02.1987 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Education - Business

University of Melbourne

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