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NATASHA ALLEN

Ormond,VIC

Summary

Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and effective classroom management techniques. Communicate with empathy and humour to engage students to share a passion for language and literature. Experienced teacher and leader focused on student success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher of English and Literature

Wesley College
01.2000 - Current
  • Create content for and teach VCE English, VCE Literature and MYP (IB) Years 7-10
  • Provide grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs
  • Differentiate class content and teaching strategies according to student needs in consultation with Individual Needs staff
  • Moderate student assessment
  • Lead teacher of VCE Literature
  • English faculty staff mentor
  • Foster a love of literature

Head of House

Adamson
01.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for the pastoral care of Adamson students
  • Reinforce positive student behaviour
  • Work alongside teachers, parents and the Student Services team to support Adamson students and Senior School students more broadly
  • Lead the Adamson team of Tutors; coordinating and creating pastoral content and running pastoral meetings
  • Write and manage student support plans
  • Report to the Senior Management team

Assistant Head of English

Wesley College
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Used data to drive instruction and school-wide decisions related to content.
  • Observed, coached and mentored English Faculty staff to promote school values and assist in creating responsive classroom culture
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Designed assessments to monitor student learning outcomes
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum

Accompanying Teacher Drama

01.2016
  • Worked with tour operator, lead tour teacher and Tours Manager to plan itinerary for the Drama Tour to England
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and Senior Management
  • Attended Drama Tour in pastoral role

Lead Teacher

01.2015
  • VCE English Units 3 & 4

Wesmob Coordinator

01.2014
  • Responsible for the Wesmob portfolio and mentor for the Wesmob Prefect
  • Facilitated meetings, encouraged participation and took meetings minutes
  • Gathered and organised materials to support Wesmob Prefect
  • Liaised with, and reported to, Senior Management

Grade 6 Teacher

Dandenong South Primary School
07.1999 - 12.1999

Grade 5 Teacher

Springvale Heights Primary School
01.1999 - 06.1999

Education

Diploma - Novel Writing

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
1999

Bachelor of Teaching - Secondary Teaching

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
1998

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
1998

Skills

  • Effective teaching strategies
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail

Professional Development

  • Middle Leaders Training (2023)
  • VATE Conference (2022)
  • Wellbeing (2022)
  • ISV Leadership Training (2019)
  • VCCA VCE Literature Exam Webinar (2019)
  • ChildSafe Training (2019)
  • VCE Literature training with Glen Pearsall (2018)
  • VATE Conference (2018)
  • Differentiating Curriculum (2018)
  • VATE Conference (2017)
  • English Coordinator’s Conference (2017)
  • Literature Workshop (2017)
  • VATE English Conference (2016)
  • The New Literature Study Design (2016)
  • Successful Teaching of Literature (2015)

Additional Information

Other contributions to the College:

  • Properties Manager
  • Chronicle Editor
  • Gift Book Editor
  • Basketball Coach

Timeline

Head of House

Adamson
01.2020 - Current

Assistant Head of English

Wesley College
01.2017 - 12.2019

Accompanying Teacher Drama

01.2016

Lead Teacher

01.2015

Wesmob Coordinator

01.2014

Teacher of English and Literature

Wesley College
01.2000 - Current

Grade 6 Teacher

Dandenong South Primary School
07.1999 - 12.1999

Grade 5 Teacher

Springvale Heights Primary School
01.1999 - 06.1999

Diploma - Novel Writing

Box Hill Institute of TAFE

Bachelor of Teaching - Secondary Teaching

Deakin University

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement

Deakin University

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