Sandie Kennedy
Alfredton,VIC
Summary
Passionate educator with a proven track record at Daylesford College, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Leveraged critical thinking to foster a safe, positive learning environment, significantly enhancing student engagement and academic growth. Skilled in motivating students and implementing innovative lesson plans, consistently achieving high standards of educational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Boarding House Supervisor
Ballarat Grammar
02.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students (year 7-12), parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment whilst in the boarding house.
- Manage students movements after school, weekends and evenings.
- Resolved conflicts among students promptly and effectively, maintaining harmonious living environment.
- Mentored new staff, providing guidance on boarding house policies and procedures, fostering professional growth and development.
- Conducted regular walk throughs in all units to assess the well-being of students and overall functioning of the houses while addressing any issues or concerns that arose.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing boarding house environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Disability Support Worker
InLife Independent Living
05.2022 - Current
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviour, and incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
Leading Teacher Senior Secondary
Daylesford College
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Leading and managing implementation of whole-school improvements initiatives related to school strategic plan and school priorities.
- Leading and managing implementation of school operations and policies related to student welfare and discipline.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Supported diverse learners by modifying instructional materials and employing inclusive teaching practices to address varying needs within classroom.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for colleagues, presenting on relevant topics such as technology integration or differentiation strategies.
Teacher
Daylesford College
01.2016 - 04.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students (year 7-12), parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Victorian standards.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success..
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Improved student understanding of food concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement in student culinary techniques, presentation skills, and understanding of food-related concepts.
- Introduced diverse cultural cuisines to broaden students'' knowledge of global food traditions and practices.
Food Safety Officer
Australian Open Tennis (AO)
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Championed culture of continuous improvement in food safety practices, empowering employees to take responsibility for their role in maintaining high standards.
- Partnered with management teams to develop action plans aimed at addressing identified weaknesses within their departments' operations pertaining to food safety compliance.
- Achieved successful closure of non-conformances by developing and implementing robust corrective actions.
- Collaborated with public health officials to address food safety concerns, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance.
Teacher
Mount Clear College
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students (year 7-12), parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Researched, selected and enhanced foods curriculum that best met students' needs and presented in interactive format.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively while procuring high-quality supplies necessary for successful classroom experiences.
- Improved student understanding of food concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest trends in food education and teaching methods.
Education
Respectful Workplace And Schools -
Ballarat Grammar
Ballarat06.2024
Boarding Medication Module -
Ballarat Grammar
Ballarat06.2024
Anaphylaxis Update -
Ballarat Grammar
Ballarat05.2024
First Aid -
Health Corp Pty Ltd
Ballarat, VIC01.2024
Certificate IV Training & Assessment -
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC02.2019
Certificate IV Training & Assessment -
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC02.2019
Undergraduate Diploma Technology Education -
Latrobe University
Bendigo01.2010
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC1998
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Positive Reinforcement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Organisation
Victorian Institute of Teaching - 358803
NDIS Worker Screening Identification number - 55200796
National Coordinated Criminal History Check number - NPC2558
Timeline
Boarding House Supervisor
Ballarat Grammar
02.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
InLife Independent Living
05.2022 - Current
Leading Teacher Senior Secondary
Daylesford College
01.2020 - 04.2022
Teacher
Daylesford College
01.2016 - 04.2022
Food Safety Officer
Australian Open Tennis (AO)
01.2016 - 01.2016
Teacher
Mount Clear College
01.2010 - 12.2015
Respectful Workplace And Schools -
Ballarat Grammar
Boarding Medication Module -
Ballarat Grammar
Anaphylaxis Update -
Ballarat Grammar
First Aid -
Health Corp Pty Ltd
Certificate IV Training & Assessment -
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV Training & Assessment -
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Undergraduate Diploma Technology Education -
Latrobe University
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
University of Ballarat
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