Melanie Taylor
Yellow Rock,NSW
Summary
A passionate Educator with experience in administrative roles and managing school operations. Effectively supports school leaders and faculties with strong organisational and communication skills. Demonstrates consistently positive attitude and commitment to customer satisfaction to produce high-quality work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Performing Arts Assistant
Newtown High School Of The Performing Arts
02.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific faculty and school operations both in person and remotely.
- Followed school and faculty processes as well as recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality of faculty administration and event management.
- Collated, organised and entered data into various computer systems accurately, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and school based systems such as Sentral and School Bytes.
- Compiled information and created resources assisting with event management and distributed documents to faculty personnel.
- Corresponded with clients, colleagues and stakeholders through email and telephone.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines in person and remote working conditions.
Secondary Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education
01.2010 - Current
- Worked cooperatively and frequently communicated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Registered student progress and attendance on school databases to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed programs, lesson plans and resources to meet curriculum requirements and unique student needs.
- Participated in school and faculty meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Planned, organised and facilitated incursions and excursions to support curriculum learning.
School Year Advisor
Davidson High School
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Acted as first point of call for teachers, parents and students to identify student wellbeing concerns
- Maintained positive and respectful relationships with students, faculty, and administration in dealing with often confidential and sensitive information.
- Coordinated with internal school services and external agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualised education plans for students with special needs.
- Planned, organised and facilitated cohort activities, events, and excursions (including camps).
- Gathered necessary paperwork, compiled and entered data for student needs and cohort events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education -
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSWHigher School Certificate -
Newtown High School of The Performing Arts
Newtown, NSWSkills
- Administrative Support
- Passionate Educator
- Thorough File and Record Management
- Event Planning and Management
- Correspondence Writing
- Clear Communication
- Confident Telephone Manner
- Proficient in ICT
- Team Collaborator
- Independent and Self Motivated
Timeline
Performing Arts Assistant
Newtown High School Of The Performing Arts
02.2023 - Current
School Year Advisor
Davidson High School
01.2013 - 12.2018
Secondary Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education -
University of New South Wales
Higher School Certificate -
Newtown High School of The Performing Arts
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