Saranne Meikle
Townsville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Marian Catholic School and The Willows State School, specializing in classroom management and critical thinking. Expert in engaging students and fostering relationships, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative curricula, enhancing educational experiences through effective behaviour management and lesson planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Marian Catholic School
01.2023 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Casual Relief Teacher
Catholic Education Office
01.2017 - Current
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies, resulting in improved student focus and participation.
- Provided instructional support to students with special needs through differentiated instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique requirements.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
Head of Curriculum
The Willows State School
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced overall educational experience.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, optimizing allocation of funds towards high-priority initiatives that directly impacted student achievement levels.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through the establishment of performance measures and regular review cycles to keep curricula current and effective.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD01-1990
Ph.D. - English Literature
University of Leeds
Leeds 05-1988
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior managementr
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Teacher
Marian Catholic School
01.2023 - Current
Casual Relief Teacher
Catholic Education Office
01.2017 - Current
Head of Curriculum
The Willows State School
01.2002 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts -
James Cook University
Ph.D. - English Literature
University of Leeds
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