Maura Killalea
Perth,Western Australia
Summary
With over 30 years of experience in Catholic Education, this has included in being responsible for the overall leadership and management of a primary school.
My primary objective will be to ensure that the school provides a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment in which students can learn and thrive. I oversee all aspects of school operations, including academic programs, student services, personnel management, budgeting and financial planning, and community relations.
I believe that I possess strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage and motivate a team of educators and staff members. I have a deep understanding of education policy and practice, as well as experience in curriculum development and assessment. Additionally, I am able to build strong relationships with students, parents, and community members, and be committed to creating a positive and inclusive school culture.
I have a strong commitment to student success and a dedication to excellence in education, and believe I can make a significant impact on the lives of your students and the community as a whole.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Primary
Mundaring Christian College
Mundaring , Western Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Develop accurate account of school performance to SCEA (Swan Christian Education Association), parents and other stakeholders.
- Member of the Executive Senior Leadership Team
- System and School Improvement to increase all student's growth and achievement
- Forged positive external relationships for improved community integration.
- Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
- Created partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development and share educational knowledge.
- Leading Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Assessment
- Coordination of the pre-service teacher education
- Leading and Implementing the Gifted and Talented Program
- Provide Leadership to Middle Leaders, professional learning teams, committees and working parties
- Assist the College Principal to prepare reports and submissions to the Board, (AISWA) and other governing bodies.
- Offer professional leadership to all staff and work collegially as a team member with the College Executive Team.
- Collect, analyse and interpret school data to inform strategic and improvement planning, including Student Wellbeing.
- In conjunction and cooperation with the Head of Secondary and both Heads of Well-being in Secondary and Primary, establish clear, accurate and well-informed transition processes and schedules of events
Assistant Principal
St. Luke's Catholic Primary School
Perth WA, Woodvale
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Promoted extra-curricular activities aligned to educational targets.
- Demonstrated school vision in everyday personal work and practice.
- Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
- Assisted in
Assistant Principal
Padbury Catholic Primary School
Padbury, Padbury, WA
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Promoted extra-curricular activities aligned to educational targets.
- Demonstrated school vision in everyday personal work and practice.
- Celebrated and rewarded achievements of individuals and teams.
- Assisted Principal to develop accurate account of school performance to the School Board and Parents.
- Acting Principal in absence to Principal to high-achieving teaching staff.
- Supported the principal in revising and implementing upgraded School Development Plans.
- Built on learning area expertise to enhance classroom pedagogy and teachings.
- Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment standards.
- Communicated relevant information to staff on time for smooth flow of school activities.
- Monitored and evaluated classroom practice throughout school and recommended improvements.
- Advanced teaching styles through staff mentoring for maximised student engagement.
- Assisted in Data Analysis
- Challenged areas of poor performance for raised teaching standards.
- Devised curriculum strategy to meet national targets.
- Enriched learning environments to stimulate student learning and achievement.
- Worked with teachers to deliver appropriate programs of professional development for staff.
- Assisted finance person in annual budget planning and monitoring.
- Created partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students personal development.
- Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
- Worked collaboratively with the parish community, especially with the delivering of the Sacramental Program.
- Forged positive external relationships for improved community integration.
Education
Masters in Education (Leadership and Management)
Notre Dame University
Fremantle, Western Australia 01.2016 - 12.2022
Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood)
Edith Cowan University
Perth, Western Australia 01.1991 - 12.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Education (Early Childhood)
Edith Cowan University
Perth, Western Australia 01.1989 - 12.1991
Diploma of Religious Education
Catholic Institute of WA
Perth, Western Australia 01.1997 - 12.1997
Accreditation C
Catholic Education of WA
Perth, Western AustraliaAccreditation A & B
Catholic Institution of WA
Perth, Western AustraliaSkills
- Adaptive learning
- Behaviour management - Restorative Practices
- School crisis management and intervention
- Work, Health and Safety
- Highly motivated
- Inspiring leadership style
- Inclusive education strategies
- Parental engagement and involvement
- Strategic educational management
- Managerial abilities
- Exceptionally organised
- Educational data-analysis
- School leadership
- Effective communicator
- Education resource allocation
- Early Childhood Pedagogy and Understanding of the EYLF subjeteaching
- Engaging leadership style
- Analytical problem-solving
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Policy and procedure development
- Staff development
- Curriculum development
- Documentation development
- Training
- Standardised testing
- Academic administration
- Community engagement
- Student achievement
- Relationship building and networking
- Budget creation
Languages
Italian
Fluent
Timeline
Head of Primary
Mundaring Christian College
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
St. Luke's Catholic Primary School
01.2019 - 12.2022
Masters in Education (Leadership and Management)
Notre Dame University
01.2016 - 12.2022
Assistant Principal
Padbury Catholic Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2018
Diploma of Religious Education
Catholic Institute of WA
01.1997 - 12.1997
Bachelor in Education (Early Childhood)
Edith Cowan University
01.1991 - 12.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Education (Early Childhood)
Edith Cowan University
01.1989 - 12.1991
Accreditation C
Catholic Education of WA
Accreditation A & B
Catholic Institution of WA
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