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Mary Roche

Summary

Organizational leader and educational administrator offering over 25 years of experience as an educator and senior leader in school and university settings.


Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in communication, conflict resolution and staff and student management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as an advocate leader.


Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving school improvement through proven education and researched methods.


Motivational leader who excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation from all stakeholders.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Department Of Education
01.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behaviour modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behaviour.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Introduced modifications to English and mathematics curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
  • Coordinated and supported before, during and after school programs to promote student growth, wellbeing and maintain safety for all attendees.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
  • Collaborated with system personnel to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to Department of Education with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Counselled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
  • Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

Principal

Department Of Education
01.2019 - 12.2021

Responsibilities as above Principal position

Relieving Principal

Department Of Education
01.2017 - 12.2018

Responsibilities as previous Principal position

Deputy Principal, Instructional Leader

Department Of Education
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behaviour modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Introduced modifications to English and mathematics curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to Principal and leadership team with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.

Classroom Teacher

Catholic Education Office
01.1998 - 12.2016
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Collaborated with parents/carers, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Planned lessons and extra curricular activities to cover all required course material.
  • Administered assessments to assess student understanding of material.
  • Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Advised and counselled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

Student Services Manager

Australian Catholic University
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Supported student social, emotional and academic development.
  • Provided information and coordinated referrals for available programs.
  • Implemented retention strategies to improve outcomes.
  • Developed tutoring program to help students excel in studies.
  • Monitored curricula and course sequencing.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes, engagement and retention.
  • Developed partnerships with businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Created, managed, led and scheduled activities, and events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Represented program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned to enhance the wellbeing and engagement of students.
  • Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support student programs to enhance student engagement and wellbeing.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Deputy Principal, Instructional Leader

Department Of Education
01.2015 - 12.2015

Same responsibilities of Deputy Principal, Instructional Leader above.

Reading Recovery Tutor

Department Of Education
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Created, facilitated and supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by the school and system.
  • Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
  • Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Implemented behaviour modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Worked closely with parents/carers and classroom teachers to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents/carers.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with additional needs.
  • Improved behaviour by modelling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws, regulations and best practice governing special education.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Provided emotional support to students, staff and families.

Reading Recovery Teacher

Catholic Education Office
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
  • Supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Implemented individualised reading lessons for year 1 students.
  • Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
  • Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
  • Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading and writing progress in accordance with policies developed by school and system.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student engagement and growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Provided emotional support to students, classroom teachers and families.
  • Developed and implemented behaviour management plans to improve student behaviour.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Helped students with additional needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Worked closely with parents/carers to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with additional needs.

Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Education Office
01.2000 - 12.2011
  • Promoted the mission of the Catholic Church and actively engaged in its ministry
  • Articulated own Christian faith in a contemporary and accessible way
  • Demonstrated a deep appreciation of Christian beliefs and values
  • Promoted parish/school partnerships
  • Assisted in the development of the Religious Education curriculum including organising and leading Professional Learning for staff and parents
  • Promoted a vibrant sacramental life
  • Provided leadership in prayer and liturgy
  • Promoted awareness of, and commitment to, issues of social justice
  • Built on and nurtured the religious culture of the school including, where relevant, the charism of the school's founding community
  • Supported a contemporary and inclusive educational vision for the school
  • Fostered best practice in teaching and learning across the Religious Domain.
  • Encouraged a quality curriculum based on the Diocese Framework, that took account of student needs and the requirements of Church, State and Federal bodies
  • Supported staff in providing a curriculum that addresses the particular requirements of students with additional needs
  • Supported teachers in appropriate assessment and reporting processes in Religious Education
  • Supported parents in their role as first and continuing educators in faith
  • Contributed to the creation of a safe, healthy and interdependent school community
  • Fostered an open and harmonious staff culture
  • Worked effectively with Parish and parent organisations in a diverse multicultural community
  • Fostered good relationships between the school and the Parish community
  • Promoted the school in the Parish community and ensured the school participated in the Parish community as appropriate
  • Facilitated staff access to professional development in the Religious Domain
  • Contributed to the School Development Plan in collaboration with the Principal, school leadership team and school community as it pertained to the Religious Domain
  • Complied with the policies and procedures
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

Ph.D. - Education

University of Notre Dame Australia
Sydney, NSW

Master of Religious Education - Education

Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW

Bachelor of Education - Education

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA

Bachelor of Teaching - Education

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW

No Degree - Reading Recovery Training

Department of Education
Parramatta, NSW

No Degree - Project For Enhancing Effective Learning

Catholic Education Office
Parramatta, NSW

No Degree - Trauma Informed Play Therapy Facilitator Course

Interplay Therapy Australia
Western Australia
06.2023

No Degree - Strategies For Managing Abuse Related Trauma

Australian Childhood Foundation
Melbourne, VIC
2017

No Degree - Building Numeracy Leaders (Trainer Course)

Department of Education
Parramatta, NSW
2017

No Degree - Building Learning Communities

San Diego University
San Diego, USA
2016

Skills

  • Safety and Security Procedures
  • Educational Staff Supervision
  • Codes of Conduct
  • New Student Orientation
  • Education Administration
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • School Community Relations
  • School Event Coordination
  • Student Achievement
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Group Facilitation and Presentations
  • Education Excellence
  • Relationship Building and Networking
  • Grant Proposals
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Goal Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Program Implementation
  • Communications Expert
  • Lesson Planning
  • Staff Development
  • Community Relations
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Process Improvements
  • Program Evaluation
  • School Administration
  • Team Bonding
  • Expense Control
  • Budget Administration
  • Performance Improvement
  • Standardized Testing
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Proficient in Microsoft and Google software - applications and platforms
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Strengths
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Curriculum Development
  • Organizational Management
  • Financial Leadership
  • Multitasking Ability
  • Budget Creation
  • Fundraising
  • Student Discipline
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Student and Parent Relations
  • Discipline
  • Community Engagement
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Documentation
  • Prioritization
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Staff Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Human Resources
  • Discipline Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Operational Planning
  • Program Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Administrative Management
  • Opportunities Identification
  • Policy and Procedure Development

Affiliations

  • Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
  • Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
  • Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group (affiliated member)
  • Women in Educational Leadership
  • NSW Institute for Educational Research
  • Primary English Teachers Association (PETA)
  • Association Primary Mathematics Association
  • Sydney Catholic Business Network
  • Institute for Educational Leadership
  • Team Leader - Parish Pastoral Team
  • International Literacy Reading Recovery Institute - South America and Australia.
  • National Association of Social Workers


Timeline

Principal

Department Of Education
01.2022 - Current

Principal

Department Of Education
01.2019 - 12.2021

Relieving Principal

Department Of Education
01.2017 - 12.2018

Deputy Principal, Instructional Leader

Department Of Education
01.2017 - 12.2018

Student Services Manager

Australian Catholic University
01.2016 - 08.2016

Deputy Principal, Instructional Leader

Department Of Education
01.2015 - 12.2015

Reading Recovery Tutor

Department Of Education
01.2012 - 12.2014

Reading Recovery Teacher

Catholic Education Office
01.2009 - 12.2011

Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Education Office
01.2000 - 12.2011

Classroom Teacher

Catholic Education Office
01.1998 - 12.2016

Ph.D. - Education

University of Notre Dame Australia

Master of Religious Education - Education

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Education - Education

University of South Australia

Bachelor of Teaching - Education

Western Sydney University

No Degree - Reading Recovery Training

Department of Education

No Degree - Project For Enhancing Effective Learning

Catholic Education Office

No Degree - Trauma Informed Play Therapy Facilitator Course

Interplay Therapy Australia

No Degree - Strategies For Managing Abuse Related Trauma

Australian Childhood Foundation

No Degree - Building Numeracy Leaders (Trainer Course)

Department of Education

No Degree - Building Learning Communities

San Diego University
Mary Roche