Sue-Ellen Alloway
Thuringowa Central,Australia
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at several local high schools in Townsville, specialising in inclusive education and curriculum modification. Proven track record in student advocacy and team collaboration, successfully implementing life skills programs and enhancing assessment development. Adept at fostering professional growth among staff while ensuring compliance with educational standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CALD Co-ordinator
Townsville State High School
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Support the transitioning of students through the IEC into mainstream classes
- Conduct enrolment interviews and support students upon arrival at school
- Liaise with external organisations, such as TMSG, JCU
- Case manages students in mainstream
- Provide opportunities for students to receive important life skills and/or career information
- Preparation of consistent Bandscales testing and track student data
- Provide support to students with behavioural issues
- Plan for CALD excursions and celebrations
- Yr 9 SWD Case Manager
- In collaboration with parents and student, create ILPs that identify barriers to learning and determine ways to remove these barriers, so students can access the curriculum and demonstrate their learning
Head of Educational Support
Townsville Grammar School
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Reviewed the Faculty policy to ensure best practice according to the DDA (1992) and DSE (2005)
- Led, managed and supported teachers through collaborative conversations that focussed on successful planning of modifications and adjustments of C2C teaching materials and assessment items in the Middle School and ensured relevant adjustments were made in the Senior School
- Liaised with senior management, HOFs, school psychologist and ensured a seamless flow of information that maximised the efficiency and effectiveness of all roles through membership of Curriculum Leadership Team and Pastoral Leadership Team
- Evaluated referrals from teachers; substantiated concerns through observations and teacher feedback; conducted appropriate diagnostic testing; determined best course of action; and provided necessary assistance to the student and provided teaching strategies to staff
- Maintained accurate, up to date and confidential files on SWD
- Generated ILPs and EAP (AIMS) in collaboration with students and parents
- AARA preparation and application
- Collaborated with external providers to provide post-school opportunities for senior students
- Responsible for NCCD collection and collation
- Supported staff new to the school through an induction process
- Recruitment of Teacher Aides and timetabling and monitor performance
- Conducted whole staff PD about specific students, disabilities and strategies to assist in the classroom
- Developed, implemented and reviewed a Literacy Program for Years 7-10; collection of data; alignment with curriculum
- Explored and practised team teaching
- Prepared and enacted Transition Plans for Year 6 into 7; Year 7 into 8; Year 10 into 11; Year 12 into Post School options; liaised with relevant stakeholders at each phase
QCIA District Advisor
Pimlico State High School
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Led teachers and HOSEs through moderation processes to guarantee quality of QCIA processes; advised district personnel on matters pertaining to the certificate; endorsed further folio evidence; finalised certification at State Review
Senior Inclusion Teacher
Pimlico State High School
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Led teachers through collaborative conversations that focussed on successful modifications and adjustments of C2C teaching materials and assessment items in the junior school
- Led and co-ordinated senior teachers through the QCIA processes of curriculum plan development, identifying ILGs and coursework for individual students; quality assured the process of certificate attainment
- Managed the creation and collection of QCIA documentation across all curriculum areas
- Planned, prepared and conducted life skill activities and excursions for all year levels
- Collaborated with external providers to provide post-school opportunities for senior students
- Mentored student teachers in an unofficial capacity
Education
Auslan Level 1 -
Deaf Connect
03-2025
First Aid -
Allens Training
04-2024
Senior Experienced Teacher -
Education Queensland
01-2023
QCIA District Advisor -
QCAA
01-2021
ASDAN Trainer - ATEV -
Education Queensland
01-2020
Leadership Capability Development Program -
Pimlico SHS
01-2013
Bachelor of Education – Bachelor of Arts (Hons) -
JCU
01-1993
Full Teacher Registration -
QCT
Skills
- Inclusive education
- Student advocacy
- Team leaderships and collaboration
- Curriculum modification
- Assessment development
- Professional development
- Communication skills
- Risk assessment and management
Affiliations
- English Teachers’ Association
- SINE School Inclusion Network for Educators
REFEREES
Stephanie Vernon
Head of Inclusive Education
Townsville State High School
W: 4721 8777 M: 0426 473 420
Caroline Alloway
Head of Senior Schooling
Townsville State High School
W: 4721 8777 M: 0431 792 545
Timeline
CALD Co-ordinator
Townsville State High School
06.2023 - 01.2024
Head of Educational Support
Townsville Grammar School
01.2020 - 06.2023
QCIA District Advisor
Pimlico State High School
01.2017 - 01.2021
Senior Inclusion Teacher
Pimlico State High School
01.2013 - 01.2020
Auslan Level 1 -
Deaf Connect
First Aid -
Allens Training
Senior Experienced Teacher -
Education Queensland
QCIA District Advisor -
QCAA
ASDAN Trainer - ATEV -
Education Queensland
Leadership Capability Development Program -
Pimlico SHS
Bachelor of Education – Bachelor of Arts (Hons) -
JCU
Full Teacher Registration -
QCT
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