Niesha Hart
Red Hill,QLD
Summary
Respected and valued professional educator with 20 years of experience in Brisbane Catholic girls high schools. Skilled leader in pastoral and academic care, adept at analysing data and developing targeted programs to support student learning. Demonstrated expertise in teaching high potential and EALD learners, collaborating with teachers, educational leaders, and families to support learners. Committed to continuous professional growth through attending and facilitating professional development sessions and utilising evidence-based practices to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom and Compass Teacher
Brigidine College
01.2021 - Current
- Taught Middle School Religious Education, English and Humanities
- Taught Senior General English and Essential English
- Home Room teacher
- Taught in the College's Compass Program for high potential learners and developed extension curriculum and assessment programs
- QCAA Essential English Lead Endorser
- Practicum teacher within College's Student Teacher Fellowship Program
- Lead teaching teams across multiple departments
- Facilitated professional development for teachers in areas of: learning intentions and success criteria, project based learning, and student engagement
- Developed and designed quality curriculum units and assessment
Middle School Program Leader
Brigidine College
07.2021 - Current
- Supported strategic priority of developing a Middle School Hub
- Lead Middle School Review Working Party in developing a Middle School Philosophy
- Managed and facilitated Grade 7 Transition Program
- Managed Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN
- Managed Year 9 Middle School Student Leadership Program
- A member of the College's Behaviour Policy Committee
- Attended, coordinated and facilitated professional development relevant to the Middle Years
- Collaborated with Pastoral Leaders, Program Leaders and parents in developing plans and or interventions for students requiring pastoral and or academic supports
- Analysed internal and external assessment data to inform curriculum, assessment and pedagogical change
- Developed Brain Buzz Learning Program in collaboration with teachers and Program Leaders
- Formed professional partnership with Anglican Church Grammar School through A Learner's Toolbox
- Correlated internal and external assessment, attendance and behaviour data to inform Pastoral and Program Leaders and Leaders of Learning about students of concern or risk
- Presented to parents on topics such as subject selections, transitioning to high school and the Brain Buzz Learning Program
- Liaised with allied health in developing academic and pastoral supports for students
- Liaised with Leaders of Learning when implementing Middle Years interdisciplinary learning
- Facilitated Grade 8 Research Day
- Facilitated professional development for teachers on topics such as Cultures of Thinking and the Context-to-Text Model as a member of the College's Learning Committee
- Member of the Schoolbox Teacher Champions Working Party
- Contributed to developing a College Pedagogical Framework
- Managed amendments to assessment in the Middle School
- Developed and facilitated student academic data analysis and goal setting lessons in the Middle Years
- Facilitated Open Day displays and developed marketing materials relevant to the Middle Years
Secondary Classroom Teacher
Mary MacKillop College
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Taught Middle School English Religious Education
- Taught Senior School General and Essential English
- Home Room teacher
- Member of Literacy Program Committee
- Lead teaching teams across multiple departments
- Developed curriculum units and assessment
- Attended professional development
- Involved in student co-curricular activities
EALD Learning Support Teacher and Acting Head of Learning Support (Part-Time)
Mary MacKillop College
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Bandscaled and academically tracked EALD students
- Reviewed and updated student learning plans
- Coordinated teacher aide timetables
- Communicated with parents and allied health supports
- Taught numeracy support classes
- Facilitated student EALD learning support withdrawal program
- Attended professional development
Pastoral Leader
Mary MacKillop College
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Tracked student pastoral care data
- Facilitated restorative justice conversations with students and teachers
- Mentored student House leaders
- Coordinated counselling and allied health supports for students and families
- Coordinated House assemblies and events
- Liaised with learning support staff
- Developed resources and practices for College Home Room Program
- Worked collaboratively with teachers in response to student wellbeing and or pastoral care matters
- Participated in professional development relevant to adolescent development and wellbeing
Acting Head of English
Columba Catholic College
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Facilitated professional development for English teachers
- Coordinated state panel submission
- Managed senior student outcomes in English
- Lead teaching teams
- Collaborated with teachers to review and develop curriculum and assessment programs
- Communicated with parents and liaised with leadership about academic and pastoral supports for students
- Taught Middle School English and Senior School General English
Secondary Classroom Teacher
Lourdes Hill College
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Taught Middle School English, Religious Education and Drama
- Taught Religion and Ethics
- Home Room teacher
- Involved in College's Co-Curricular Program
- Lead teaching teams in various departments
- Attended professional development
Education
Masters in Literacy -
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD01.2013
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education -
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD01.2005
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Written and Spoken Communication
- Organisational
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership
- Time-Management
- Technology
- Interpersonal
- Reliability
- Program Development
- Time-Management
- Technology
- Interpersonal
Professional Development
- Sydney schools tour of High Potential Learner Programs facilitated by Brigidine College
- Cultures of Thinking with Ron Ritchard
- Resilience in Leadership with Peta Sigley from the Resilience Institute
- Analysing student data with Dr Selina Fisk
- ACER Data-driven decisions: PAT Training Course Level 1
- Adolescent Success International Conference (2022/2023)
- Adolescent Success Brisbane Study Tour
- QCAA 7-10 English Curriculum - Designing Quality Assessment
- A Learner's Toolkit Teach Meet
- Teaching Gifted Learners - ALDEA Education
- QCAA NAPLAN Training Courses
- Generative AI - Digital Literacy Licence and VetNexus
Awards
- Nominated for the NEiTA 2021 National Excellence in Teaching Awards
- Nominated for the 2020 Roslyn Otzen Award for Exceptional Teaching (Alliance of Girls Schools Australasia)
- Recipient of the 2020 Brigidine College Lamp of Brigid Excellence in Teaching Award
References
- Mrs Korryn Swindail-Hill, Senior School Program Leader, Brigidine College, swindailk@brigidine.qld.edu.au, 3870 7225
- Ms Renee Dunne, Program Leader Excellence, Brigidine College, dunnr@brigidine.qld.edu.au, 3870 7225
- Mrs Nidean Dickson, Dean of Professional Teaching, Brigidine College, dicksonn@brigidine.qld.edu.au, 3870 7225
Timeline
Middle School Program Leader
Brigidine College
07.2021 - Current
Classroom and Compass Teacher
Brigidine College
01.2021 - Current
EALD Learning Support Teacher and Acting Head of Learning Support (Part-Time)
Mary MacKillop College
01.2015 - 01.2017
Pastoral Leader
Mary MacKillop College
01.2014 - 12.2014
Secondary Classroom Teacher
Mary MacKillop College
01.2013 - 12.2020
Acting Head of English
Columba Catholic College
07.2012 - 12.2012
Secondary Classroom Teacher
Lourdes Hill College
01.2006 - 01.2012
Masters in Literacy -
The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education -
The University of Queensland
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