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Sharon Kelly

Sharon Kelly

Summary

Highly experienced educator with a deep knowledge of pedagogical approaches and strategies.

Worked across all year levels from prep-yr 6 as class teacher/curriculum and pedagogy coach/literacy numeracy coach.

Able to effectively work collaboratively and independently, and to be flexible according to the needs of the team or the learner.

Committed to solution focussed practices which ensure individual and organisational values are practised.

A broad range of experience in learning contexts and situations.

Committed to learning new skills and has continued to further education to enhance capabilities.

Capacity to form positive relationships and to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Diverse Learning Teacher Primary/Secondary Casual

Redlynch State College, DoE
Cairns, QLD
10.2023 - Current
  • In-class and withdrawal learning support for students with adjusted learning programs, IEPs in literacy and numeracy.
  • Playground supervision for high needs students - behavioural, social, medical.
  • Support to teachers - responding to requests for support as required.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to support students.
  • Prep - yr 10.

Teacher

Queensland, Department Of Education
01.1985 - 03.2022
  • Worked in a range of schools including those with students from diverse cultural, language and socio economic backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students from the Pacific Islands and from overseas, small country schools, large city schools.
  • Taught in all year levels from pre-school in distance education, year 1-7 (previous primary year level structures), multi-age classrooms, cooperative teaching contexts, single classrooms, small and large schools,
  • Successfully worked in distance education as both a class teacher and field support teacher - visiting families in isolated areas to provide support to students and professional development and support to home tutors.
  • Experienced in teaching students with a range of diverse learning needs, English as an additional language, students with specific learning needs and students with disabilities, implementing learning that was responsive and adapted to their needs,
  • Worked effectively with other staff members - cooperative/collaborative teaching situations, teacher aides (assistants), specialist staff (such as guidance officers, speech pathologists).
  • Completed ongoing professional development and further study to enhance my knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of areas including the teaching of literacy and numeracy, Masters courses in literacy, teaching diverse learners, drama, teaching problem solving for example..
  • Experienced in a wide range of pedagogical approaches as both a teacher and coach - from direct and explicit teaching to collaborative and inquiry learning.
  • Engaged students in learning through their interests, strengths and goal setting and involving them in the process of learning through teaching of specific strategies, using processes that allowed them to create contexts for learning.
  • Encouraged a sense of community and collaboration by developing a culture of positivity, acceptance, high expectations for learning and for behaviour and fun.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Diverse Learning Teacher

Catholic Education Cairns Diocese
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Delivered literacy and numeracy support programs to students with specific learning needs including dyslexia, developmental delays, intellectual disability, ASD, students with speech/language disabilities, and students with physical disabilities.
  • Supported up to 15 classroom teachers during any given coaching period to provide appropriate differentiation strategies and adjustments to curriculum, teaching and assessments.
  • Developed Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for students and facilitated and led PLP meetings with parents and classroom teachers.
  • Provided support for behaviour for students with diverse needs - including delivery of social emotional programs, playground supervision, individual withdrawal supervision.
  • Managed reporting requirements including for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).
  • Worked collaboratively with specialists such as speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, district consultants in students with disabilities, Autism Australia representatives to provide individualised support for students.
  • Supported work of teacher aides (school officers), and provided mentoring, coaching and professional development to further develop their skills.
  • Attended and contributed positively to diverse learning meetings,
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships seeing each colleague as a valued member of the team
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems such as timetabling, resource needs, student behaviour, teacher requests.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively such as preparing and implementing intervention programs, completing reporting tasks, delivering in class support administering and supporting Diverse learners with National testing..
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others by listening, building positive rapport through support at point of need, making time for meetings, assisting with urgent requests, following up on meetings, ensuring all teachers have a voice and are valued for their contribution.

Curriculum and Pedagogical Coach

Qld Department Of Education
09.2011 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with teachers to provide materials, information and encouragement and to provide feedback to the teachers as they put strategies and approaches into practice
  • Collaborated in curriculum planning and facilitated purposeful and critically reflective professional conversations
  • Facilitated problem solving and used coaching skills and strategies to build a culture of learning and transformative practice.
  • Modelled innovative teaching styles and presented and encouraged appropriate professional development
  • Demonstrated and modelled lessons; including team teaching, observations and follow-up lessons.
  • Worked closely with the school leadership team to build staff capacity in order to achieve highly effective student learning, pedagogy and evaluation leading to improved outcomes 
  • Developed a specific action plan of coaching for the year within the school based on specific needs as determined by the school development plan and school leaders
  • Lead and coached teachers in the design and implementation of classroom strategies which promote student engagement and achievement including the High Impact Teaching Strategies.
  • Led staff in the use of data to inform teaching practice, developing plans for differentiated instruction, and developing effective pedagogy with the aim of improving student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Developed literacy and numeracy programs and implemented these in line with school priorities and identified needs.
  • Supported teachers with preparation for, and implementation of standard and national testing.


Lecturer, Under and Post Graduate Education

University Of Southern Queensland
03.2001 - 12.2007
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentation including modelling of specific pedagogical practices used in primary teaching classrooms.
  • Delivered courses in Uni prep and under graduate education foundation, literacy and pedagogy courses.
  • Developed and delivered on-line Masters level courses in Literacy education.
  • Used a number of different LMS and digital communication platforms including Blackboard, Eluminate, Google , Moodle, Zoom, aXcelerate
  • Provided supervision and mentoring to pre service teachers during practicums.
  • Supported individual students with assignments to improve their academic writing and general literacy skills.
  • Collaborated with other members of the Education Faculty to reflect and develop education programs and courses.

Teacher - Certificate III Education Support TAFE

Wide Bay Institute Of TAFE
Maryborough, QLD
07.2006 - 05.2007
  • Organised, facilitated and marked work for students in the external course.
  • Managed support staff to undertake tasks including administration, student support and coordination of materials and resources.
  • Facilitated the development of the initial online student study portal.
  • Visited students whilst completing practical hours to provide support, supervision, coaching and feedback.
  • Presented initial face to face orientation sessions.

Education

Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy/Strategic Psychotherapy -

Institute of Applied Psychology
Sydney, NSW
09.2022

Diploma of Workplace And Business Coaching - Workplace And Business Coaching

Open Door Coaching Group
Melbourne
09.2019

Master of Education - Language And Literacy Education/Diverse Learning

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
03.2006

Graduate Diploma in Distance Education - Education

Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
05.1997

Diploma of Teaching - Education

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
05.1985

Skills

  • Experienced educator at all primary levels from prep-yr7, learning support primary and secondary
  • Effective written and oral communication
  • E-learning proficiencies on different platforms
  • Solution focussed coaching
  • Collaboration
  • Team work
  • Providing feedback
  • Pedagogical models
  • Curriculum planning
  • Independent working
  • Designing engaging learning
  • Time management

Timeline

Diverse Learning Teacher Primary/Secondary Casual

Redlynch State College, DoE
10.2023 - Current

Diverse Learning Teacher

Catholic Education Cairns Diocese
01.2021 - 12.2021

Curriculum and Pedagogical Coach

Qld Department Of Education
09.2011 - 12.2019

Teacher - Certificate III Education Support TAFE

Wide Bay Institute Of TAFE
07.2006 - 05.2007

Lecturer, Under and Post Graduate Education

University Of Southern Queensland
03.2001 - 12.2007

Teacher

Queensland, Department Of Education
01.1985 - 03.2022

Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy/Strategic Psychotherapy -

Institute of Applied Psychology

Diploma of Workplace And Business Coaching - Workplace And Business Coaching

Open Door Coaching Group

Master of Education - Language And Literacy Education/Diverse Learning

Queensland University of Technology

Graduate Diploma in Distance Education - Education

Deakin University

Diploma of Teaching - Education

James Cook University

Registrations and Memberships

  • Registered teacher Qld College of Teachers (QCT)
  • Accredited member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • Accredited member of the International Strategic Psychotherapists Association (ISPA)

Referees

Rayleen McCarthy

Deputy Principal Diverse Learning

Redlynch State College

0448743056

rnanc3@eq.edu.au

Rebecca Goebel 0417848330

DoE Diverse Learning Project Officer/District Adviser

rebecca.goebel@qed.qld.gov.au

References

Rayleen McCarthy

Deputy Principal Diverse Learning

Redlynch State College DET Qld

0448743056

rnanc3@eq.edu.au

Rebecca Goebel

District Advisor Diversity

QLD DoE

0417848330

rebecca.goebel@qed.qld.gov.au

Registrations and Memberships

  • Registered teacher Qld College of Teachers (QCT)
  • Accredited member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • Accredited member of the International Strategic Psychotherapists Association (ISPA)

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