Paula Susan Lancaster
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Professional, experienced educator with a strong background in fostering student development and managing classroom dynamics. Valued for ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and engaging with students from any year level. Known for reliability to deliver the lesson assigned and to provide detailed feedback. Excellent communication, and a results-driven approach.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parish Leadership Officer
Coolangatta/Tugun Catholic Parish
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Responsible for the running of the Parish Office - administration tasks.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Working with students to prepare for their Sacraments.
- Established effective relationships with people - both internally and externally - to assist the welfare of others.
- Assisting Parishioners with grief, funeral preparations and creating liturgies.
Contracts & Relief Work
Marymount College, Burleigh Heads
01.2022 - 07.2023
High School COO, Marine Business Developer
Envirotech Education, Gold Coast
08.2020 - 11.2021
Full Time Secondary Teacher Study of Religion & English
St Michael's Catholic College
01.2012 - 07.2021
Middle Leadership - Curriculum Faculty Leader
St Michael's Catholic College
01.2018 - 04.2020
Middle Leadership - Pastoral Leader (inaugural Year 7)
St Michael's Catholic College, Merrimac
01.2015 - 12.2017
Acting Roles: During Periods 2012-2014
St Michael's Catholic College, Merrimac
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Senior Leadership - Acting APRE
- Middle Leadership - Pastoral Leader Year 11
- Middle Leadership - House Leader Years 7-12
Senior Study of Religion & English Teacher
St Augustine's Catholic College, Springfield
01.2010 - 12.2011
Relief Teacher
St Augustine's Primary School, Currumbin
01.2008 - 12.2009
Receptionist
Palm-Beach Physiotherapy
03.2006 - 12.2007
Secondary Teacher
St Michael's Catholic College, Merrimac
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Senior Leadership - Acting APRE
- Middle Leadership - Acting Year 10 Pastoral Leader
Pastoral Leader for first graduating class - taking them from Year 10 through to Year 12
St Andrews Lutheran College, Merrimac
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: (New College)
- Head of Drama & SOR (inaugural development of program)
Tutoring of students from China
Private Tutoring
01.1994 - 01.1998
First Teaching Position
Aquinas Catholic College, Ashgrove
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Specialised in Year 8 Transition Program, Senior Drama and Study of Religion
Education
Graduate Diploma (Secondary) - High School Teaching
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane11-1994
Bachelor of Arts - English, Drama, Religion/Theology
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane12-1993
Year 12 Certificate -
Marymount College
Burleigh Heads, QLD11-1990
Skills
- Task Management
- Effective Lesson Delivery
- Resilience in Challenging Situations
- Attentive Listener
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Classroom Behaviour Strategies
- Strong Organisational Abilities
- Innovation & Creativity
- Effective Written & Verbal Communication
Accomplishments
- Recognised as a reliable relief teacher. Notably, I was requested by staff as they knew this would mean their lesson was taught and students would be effectively supervised, encouraged and assisted.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/02/1973
Married with 2 Adult Children
Hobbies and Interests
- Sewing
- Cooking
- Reading
Certification
- QCT Registration
- First Aid Certification
- NDIS & Blue Card
- Current Police Check
QLD ED. ID: 5350476
TRACER: Registered
Timeline
Parish Leadership Officer
Coolangatta/Tugun Catholic Parish
08.2023 - 01.2025
Contracts & Relief Work
Marymount College, Burleigh Heads
01.2022 - 07.2023
High School COO, Marine Business Developer
Envirotech Education, Gold Coast
08.2020 - 11.2021
Middle Leadership - Curriculum Faculty Leader
St Michael's Catholic College
01.2018 - 04.2020
Middle Leadership - Pastoral Leader (inaugural Year 7)
St Michael's Catholic College, Merrimac
01.2015 - 12.2017
Full Time Secondary Teacher Study of Religion & English
St Michael's Catholic College
01.2012 - 07.2021
Acting Roles: During Periods 2012-2014
St Michael's Catholic College, Merrimac
01.2012 - 12.2014
Senior Study of Religion & English Teacher
St Augustine's Catholic College, Springfield
01.2010 - 12.2011
Relief Teacher
St Augustine's Primary School, Currumbin
01.2008 - 12.2009
Receptionist
Palm-Beach Physiotherapy
03.2006 - 12.2007
Secondary Teacher
St Michael's Catholic College, Merrimac
01.1999 - 01.2001
Pastoral Leader for first graduating class - taking them from Year 10 through to Year 12
St Andrews Lutheran College, Merrimac
01.1999 - 01.2001
First Teaching Position
Aquinas Catholic College, Ashgrove
01.1995 - 01.1997
Tutoring of students from China
Private Tutoring
01.1994 - 01.1998
- QCT Registration
- First Aid Certification
- NDIS & Blue Card
- Current Police Check
QLD ED. ID: 5350476
TRACER: Registered
Graduate Diploma (Secondary) - High School Teaching
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Drama, Religion/Theology
Australian Catholic University
Year 12 Certificate -
Marymount College
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