Tracy Taitoko
Hawthorn,Vic
Summary
Working to ensure students have the best opportunity to meet their academic and personal development milestones. Where possible, students are enabled to excel personally and academically, in order to achieve the ability to function as strong, balanced and contributing members of society.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Bradshaw House Leader
Scotch College Junior School
2023.02 - Current
- Leadership and organisation of peer support/ House activities, logistics for House sport events & general mentoring of approximately 65 boys, including provision of opportunities for students to development leadership and interpersonal skills
Learning Support Teacher
Scotch College Junior School
2022.08 - Current
- Year level case management (years 3, 4, & 6) which involves the design & provision of individual and group literacy leaning support lessons for identified students Prep-6 using structured phonics, spelling, writing and comprehension programs
- Facilitation of testing procedures and analysis of resultant student data to determine where intervention is required, using various assessment tools and programs
- Liaising and collaborating with all relevant stakeholders (including but not limited to allied health professionals, colleagues in Learning Support, teachers, parents) to facilitate student learning and ensure best learning progression
- Other duties as required including student excursions (with Year 6 cohort), camps (Years 5 & 6), APS Sport (Volleyball).
ATSI Teacher Representative
Alstonville High School
2021.10 - 2022.08
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Teacher Representative. This involved coordinating support events, excursions and welfare needs of approximately 35 ATSI students
- Close collaboration with internal Indigenous Liaison Officers and external stakeholders as required
Teacher – Human Society & It’s Environment
Alstonville High School
2020.10 - 2022.08
- Deliver succinct and targeted lessons for students Year 7 – 11
- Teacher of English, History, Geography, Commerce to Years 7-10 and Sociology to Year 11.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities
Covid Literacy Support Teacher
Alstonville High School
2021.02 - 2021.08
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Assessment and testing of students, using NSW government’s internal assessment tools: Best Start, Plan 2, Scout Covid ISLP Dashboard
- Collaboratively developed targeted Literacy support programs, delivered one-on-one or as small group instruction
- Participated in Department of Education professional development designed specifically for staff employed as Covid Literacy Support educators.
Program Coordinator
Breaking the Cycle
1997.01 - 1998.12
- Relationship building with external & internal stakeholders, coordination of clients (long-term unemployed young people) and program management
- Evaluation of program and report writing.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
- Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Education
Masters of Counselling -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.2026
Graduate Diploma (Education) -
Griffith University
Queensland07.2014
Graduate Diploma (Psychological Studies) -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC12.2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (Public Health) -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC12.1994
Skills
- Strong Relationship Building & Management
- Teaching Proficiency & Full Accreditation in NSW & Victoria
- Strategic Student Support & Development - academic & social emotional
- Case Management of student, including liaising with teachers, family, allied health & other professionals; academic testing, education plan formulation
References
Mr Grant Phillips, Scotch College Junior School Deputy Principal (formerly), 0418 550 786
Hobbies and Interests
- Group fitness
- Travel & other cultures
- Spirituality
- Human social/ emotional/ academic development
Timeline
Acting Bradshaw House Leader
Scotch College Junior School
2023.02 - Current
Learning Support Teacher
Scotch College Junior School
2022.08 - Current
ATSI Teacher Representative
Alstonville High School
2021.10 - 2022.08
Covid Literacy Support Teacher
Alstonville High School
2021.02 - 2021.08
Teacher – Human Society & It’s Environment
Alstonville High School
2020.10 - 2022.08
Program Coordinator
Breaking the Cycle
1997.01 - 1998.12
Masters of Counselling -
Monash University
Graduate Diploma (Education) -
Griffith University
Graduate Diploma (Psychological Studies) -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Applied Science (Public Health) -
Deakin University
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