Peta-Jayne Ellis
Summary
Experienced learning designer and educator with 19 years of expertise in curriculum innovation, professional development, and evidence-based instructional improvement. Skilled in designing and delivering high-quality learning products for diverse educational contexts, with proven success in translating complex information into accessible, user-centred resources. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring educators, managing curriculum implementation, and leading data-driven initiatives to improve student outcomes. Passionate about equity in education, fostering lifelong learning, and embedding evidence-based practices to drive excellence. Enthusiastic collaborator with a strategic approach to designing impactful professional learning experiences for schools and early education settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Advisor Secondary English
NSW Department of Education
01.2023 - Current
- Lead Curriculum Advisor Term 2 Curriculum Implementation Professional Learning and Term 1 PSD Workshop and Co-Lead CA Term 3 PSD Workshop
- Member of the Induction working group, Capability Building working group, Shared Commitment working group, Secondary CIPL Evaluation team, Term 4 7-10 Curriculum implementation working group
- Designed and delivered accredited Professional Learning to Networks
- Designed and delivered accredited Professional Learning Statewide on formative assessment strategies
- Presenting both face-to-face and online through Microsoft Teams
- Supporting the Fairfield, Auburn, Strathfield and Parramatta networks through local office support
- Developed logic models and engaged in evaluation processes, compiling findings and writing reports
- Running consultation across teams and
- Working with academic partners (Helen Timperley and Western Sydney University)
Assessment and Development Advisor
NSW Department of Education
07.2022 - 01.2023
- School Mentor for On-demand assessments pilot program
- Designed Professional learning for Statewide Staffroom - Literacy (Focused on Check-in assessment)
- Completed SERAP process
- Question writer of Check-in and On-demand assessments
- Consulting with ACARA on validity of NAPLAN Questions
- Engaged in feedback loops with team members to refine questions and distractors to meet the requirements of the chosen literacy progression and syllabus outcome
Relieving Head Teacher Teaching and Learning
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
01.2020 - 07.2022
- School Test Coordinator for: NAPLAN Online Test, HSC Minimum Standards, Best Start Year 7 and Check-In Assessment Year 9
- Evaluation Lead - Parent Partnerships Learning Ecosystems
- Action Learning Team Leader
- Coordinator of Instructional Rounds on 4C's
- Head Teacher in Charge of Assessment, Library operations, faculty review processes, induction and Early Career Mentoring program
- Head Teacher in Charge Equity Consortium Partnership Program through the University of NSW
- Created targeted literacy resources to support student success in Minimum Standards Testing
- Provided professional learning in the areas of data analysis, Professional Development Plan completion, What Works Best framework, Extended Response writing, Mentoring, Reading strategies and the accreditation process
Secondary English and Humanities Teacher
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Classroom Teacher (English) 7-12, including Standard English, Advanced English, Extension 1 and Extension 2
- Second in Charge of English Faculty including Relieving Head Teacher when needed
- Teacher Mentor working with beginning teachers to improve practice
- Subject Co-ordinator Stage 4 - Stage 6 courses
- HSC Marker for English
- Public Speaking, debating and SRC Co-ordinator
- Year Advisor and Assistant Year Advisor Roles
- Member of the Community of School
- Writing for the HSC Facilitator
- Numeracy Mentor - English
- Engagement in Action learning, instructional rounds and lesson observations
Head Teacher Teaching and Learning in charge of Maths and Science
Sarah Redfern High School
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Head Teacher Mathematics and Science Faculty which including monitoring and tracking syllabus implementation, conducting professional development meetings, reviewing data and evaluations to inform future planning and working with staff with different level of experience and capability
- Team Leader STEM Teacher Enrichment Academy through the University of Sydney
- Member of the Community of Schools which included organising community events including science week and PSTEM
- Classroom teacher - Stage 4 English, Stage 4 HSIE, Stage 4 Mathematics and Stage 5 Science
Secondary English Teacher
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
02.2006 - 06.2016
- Classroom Teacher (English) 7-12, including Standard English, Advanced English, Extension 1 and Extension 2
- Second in Charge of English Faculty including Relieving Head Teacher when needed
- Teacher Mentor working with beginning teachers to improve practice
- Subject Co-ordinator Stage 4 - Stage 6 courses
- HSC Marker for English
- Public Speaking, debating and SRC Co-ordinator
- Year Advisor and Assistant Year Advisor Roles
- Member of the Community of School
- Writing for the HSC Facilitator
- Numeracy Mentor - English
- Literacy and Numeracy Team Leader
Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) -
Western Sydney University
12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Modern History
Western Sydney University
12.2004
Skills
- Core Design and Education Skills
- Curriculum development, planning, and design
- Adult learning and instructional design expertise
- Assessment practices, including effective design and data analysis
- Differentiated learning strategies
- User-centred design and accessibility-focused approaches
- Research and implementation of evidence-based educational practices Strategic and Analytical Skills
- Strategic planning for learning product development
- Data analysis and application to inform decision-making
- Project management and evaluation for continuous improvement
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Written and oral communication for diverse audiences
- Stakeholder liaison and collaborative decision-making
- Presentation skills, including public speaking and visual communication
- Parent and community engagement Collaboration and Leadership
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Collaborative design processes with interdisciplinary teams
- Professional learning facilitation and staff development
- Change management and adaptability Technical and Creative Skills
- Educational technologies and technical competence
- Wireframing, prototyping, and layout design
- Accessibility design and visual communication
- Branding and content creation for learning products Organisational and Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking and work prioritisation
- Organisational and time management skills
- Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability
- Self-motivation and willingness to learn
Accomplishments
- Achieved improved engagement in learning materials by introducing streamlined communication and modelled expectations for assessable tasks.
- Collaborated with team of 12 cross-curricula Advisors in the development of Statewide Professional learning on formative assessment strategies.
- Resolved program issue through consumer testing and consultations.
- Used Microsoft Excel to compile evaluation data and write reports on the findings for the broader team.
- Won a Premier's Award for my involvement in the Student Online Assessment and Reporting team.
- Achieved highest course achievement in HSC Biology through mentoring and professionally developing teacher in successful HSC strategies.
Certification
- NSW Teacher Accreditation, NSW Education Standards Authority, Aug-07 to Sep-25.
- Working with Children Check, Office of the Children's Guardian, exp. 10/26.
Timeline
Curriculum Advisor Secondary English
NSW Department of Education
01.2023 - Current
Assessment and Development Advisor
NSW Department of Education
07.2022 - 01.2023
Relieving Head Teacher Teaching and Learning
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
01.2020 - 07.2022
Secondary English and Humanities Teacher
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
01.2018 - 12.2019
Head Teacher Teaching and Learning in charge of Maths and Science
Sarah Redfern High School
07.2016 - 12.2017
Secondary English Teacher
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
02.2006 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) -
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Modern History
Western Sydney University
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