Shayne Cook
St Clair,NSW
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong curriculum development and classroom management skills. Committed to enhancing student learning through effective mentoring and community engagement initiatives. Results-driven professional with extensive experience in curriculum development and team leadership. Proven ability to coordinate successful sporting events and foster community engagement, enhancing educational outcomes and school spirit.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Classroom Teacher
Quakers Hill PS
Quakers Hill, NSW
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated whole-school sporting events, fostering school spirit and community engagement.
- School Sport Coordinator
- Taught students in grades K-6.
- Mentored pre-service teachers.
- Delivered quality Teacher Professional Learning across all Key Learning Areas, as part of the School Excellence Plan. Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers by providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Planned and implemented a PDHPE Scope and Sequence aligned with the new syllabus.
- Overseeing the PDHPE and Science and Technology budgets.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve educational programs and initiatives for increased effectiveness.
- Built collaborative relationships with students, parents, and school personnel to enhance communication and support.
- Executed initiatives and programs that advanced academic excellence and increased community participation.
- Communicated with external providers, Senior Executives, and school administrators to organise and deliver sporting opportunities across a wide range of sports.
Secretary
Blacktown Zone PSSA
Blacktown
03.2026 - Current
- Coordinated communication among senior executives, staff, parents, external providers, and community stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.
- Organised and led meetings by managing scheduling, setting agendas, and documenting minutes to ensure clear communication and follow-up.
- Assisted in planning and executing school sports activities and events.
- Organised and led a Zone sporting event, coordinating logistics and communication with 13 schools to ensure successful participation and engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Primary Education
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW07-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Australian History
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Science (PDHPE)
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW01-2015
Skills
- Student assessment and data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Excellent curriculum knowledge
- Excellent classroom management
- Educational technology
- Sports coordination
- Event organisation
- School improvement
- Extracurricular activities
- Team leadership
- Mentoring skills
- Community engagement
References
Mr Bert Lo Campo
- Principal, Quakers Hill Public School.
- P: (02) 9626 9655 | M: 0417 015 580
Mr Jared Madden
- Rel. Deputy Principal, Quakers Hill Public School.
- P: (02) 9626 9655 | M: 0402 564 573
Mrs Jessica Tolson
- Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction, Quakers Hill Public School.
- P: (02) 9626 9655 | M: 0432 343 508
Timeline
Secretary
Blacktown Zone PSSA
03.2026 - Current
Permanent Classroom Teacher
Quakers Hill PS
01.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Primary Education
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Arts - Australian History
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science (PDHPE)
Western Sydney University