Rebecca Sutton
BUNDOORA,VIC
Summary
Results-driven education professional with extensive experience in leading educational teams and shaping curriculum to meet diverse student needs. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving measurable academic improvements. Reliable in adapting to changing educational demands and ensuring consistent progress through strong communication and leadership skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Teacher Wellbeing
The Lakes South Morang College
01.2018 - Current
- Development and implementation of attendance policies
- Development and implementation of Secondary based Positive Behaviour Model
- Collaborating with Leadership on the development of AIP and SSP goals in line with FISO 2.0 and departmental initiatives
- Running staff professional learning sessions related to student wellbeing and inclusion
- Co-ordinate Program for Students with Disabilities applications
- Liasing with staff and SSS for cognitive and speech assessments
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Mentored and coached teaching staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration within the team.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved student learning outcomes across diverse classrooms.
- Rollout of the Disability Inclusion program from Foundation to Year 12 (based on Primary Campus)
Generalist Primary Teacher/ Student Manager
The Lakes South Morang College
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Team planning and units of work documentation including moderation and assessment of work against Victorian Curriculum
- Creation of VM units of work for VCAA accreditation
- Development and delivery of Year 12 VCAL Numeracy units
- Pastoral care for students including day to day dealings with numerous situations including welfare and management issues with parents, students and staff
- Active co-ordination/ leadership of successful excursions
- Using whole school data such as NAPLAN, Attitudes to School survey and Victorian Curriculum results to better inform our classes and flexible groupings of students
- Kinder/Prep transition coordinator
- Managing classroom budgets and resources
- Completion of Team Around the Learner plans
- Development of Crisis and Safety plans
- Application for PSD funding
Generalist Primary Teacher
Preston Primary School
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Team planning and units of work documentation including moderation and assessment of work against VELS standards- Year levels 5 and 1
- Organising a Year 5 rock band
Education
Graduate Diploma - Secondary Science
Deakin University
01-2020
Graduate Diploma - Psychology
Monash University
01-2015
Bachelor of Education - undefined
RMIT University
01-2006
High School Certificate - undefined
Plenty Valley Christian College
01-2000
Skills
- Teacher mentorship
- Collaborative educational partnerships
- Facilitating student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Positive role model and mentor
- Collaborative team development
- Learner-focused education
Certification
- Disability Inclusion Modules August 2023
- Adolescent and Child Wellbeing Conference March 2023
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Training July 2023
- Mandatory Reporting August 2025
- Suicide Post-vention Training 2025
- NCCD Online module August 2025
- MARAM training 2026
- MHiPs training 2026
- Protective Intervention Training 2026
Timeline
Leading Teacher Wellbeing
The Lakes South Morang College
01.2018 - Current
Generalist Primary Teacher/ Student Manager
The Lakes South Morang College
01.2010 - 12.2017
Generalist Primary Teacher
Preston Primary School
01.2006 - 12.2009
High School Certificate - undefined
Plenty Valley Christian College
Bachelor of Education - undefined
RMIT University
Graduate Diploma - Psychology
Monash University
Graduate Diploma - Secondary Science
Deakin University
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ROLE
- I believe I have the enthusiasm and leadership qualities which will allow me to make a significant contribution to the leadership team at The Ngayuk Secondary College.
- I enjoy my work, love teaching and am an innovative educator with a commitment to quality learning that caters for the development of the whole learner
- My positive outlook and sense of humour can be a highly effective skill in building positive relationships, in both the workplace and the community
- I demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, while respecting and treating all employees equally
- I am a supportive leader
- Proficient in observing, assessing, and enhancing educational practices
- Capacity to collaboratively work with a diverse range of individuals
- I am passionate about wellbeing and enabling students to embracing their personal identity journey through the creation of a safe and respectful environment
- My understanding of both primary and secondary education contexts allows me to support students effectively during their transition to secondary school, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a strong foundation for future learning