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Mel Siemer

Pioneer,Queensland

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Principal at Saint Kieran's Catholic School, adept in curriculum evaluation and fostering strong relationships. Spearheaded teacher training and program enhancements, significantly boosting learning outcomes. Adept in data-driven instruction and parent engagement, ensuring high-quality educational standards and student engagement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning

Saint Kieran's Catholic School
01.2024 - Current


  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Trained teachers on effective pedagogy, classroom management strategies and learning environments.
  • Led staff meetings to re-enforce TCE strategic directions and position statements, gather information, and assess staff understanding.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness through structured walkthroughs and 4D classroom observation.
  • Partnered with Principal and APRE to administer school programs in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students as well as modelling best practice through a coteaching model.
  • Analysed data to assess the effectiveness of learning programs, student growth and required intevention.

First Nations Teacher

Saint Kieran's Catholic School
01.2020 - Current


  • Worked with the First Nations team to plan for and provide culturally responsive events within the school, track the progress of First Nations students and implement programs addressing the specific needs of these students.
  • Led a school wide study into the barriers affecting student attendance, collaborated with stakeholders to implement a student engagement project and successfully acquired grants to fund project.
  • Supported First Nations students to write Personal Learning Plans and achieve learning goals.

Learning and Teaching Advisor

Saint Kieran's Catholic School
01.2016 - 12.2023
  • Worked collaboratively with teachers to develop learning and teaching programs with strong curriculum alignment, quality assessment and reporting outcomes.
  • Worked with staff to analyse data and review learning and teaching programs that met the needs of all students.
  • Planned for and led evidence based professional development for staff linked to the specific needs of our school environment,

Special Education Teacher

Education Queensland
01.2013 - 09.2015
  • Assisted students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with diverse needs.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Collaborated and supported classroom teachers to ensure best outcomes for students.
  • Liaised with all stakeholders to support referrals, curriculum alignment and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Education

Certificate of Religious Education -

Broken Day Diocese
Diocese Of Wilcannia-Forbes
12.1999

Bachelor of Education -

Charles Sturt University
Bathurst
12.1996

Skills

  • Relationship building and networking
  • Teacher Mentoring
  • Curriculum Evaluation
  • Program Evaluation
  • Parent Engagement and Communication
  • Discipline management
  • Staff Support
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Student Engagement

Accomplishments

2020 - Spirit of Catholic Education Award Nominee

Certification

Accredited profiler - 4D Classroom Observation Level 1

Timeline

Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning

Saint Kieran's Catholic School
01.2024 - Current

First Nations Teacher

Saint Kieran's Catholic School
01.2020 - Current

Learning and Teaching Advisor

Saint Kieran's Catholic School
01.2016 - 12.2023

Special Education Teacher

Education Queensland
01.2013 - 09.2015

Certificate of Religious Education -

Broken Day Diocese

Bachelor of Education -

Charles Sturt University

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