Trina Clayton
Education
Mardella,WA
Summary
I am a committed and motivated leader, who has a passion for ensuring that all students achieve their personal best. I seek the best evidence-based pedagogy to improve my practice and that of others. I believe in equity not equality and I focus on being culturally inclusive by valuing the gifts that students bring rather than what they lack. I use data to develop and implement whole school planning focusing on students’ areas of need. I enjoy both participating in and delivering professional development for teachers. I believe I am a leader and an effective mentor to both staff and students. I work closely with staff to achieve the shared vision of the school. I believe students should be encouraged to think and solve real world problems using 21st century tools.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Principal
Neerigen Brook Primary
Armadale, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Provide in-class support to promote positive behaviour management.
- Monitored and evaluated planning in English and Mathematics to support staff to reflect on their pedagogy.
- Managed relief for staff absences and planned leave.
- Mentored new and existing staff to provided encouragement and feedback.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Performed classroom walkthroughs to assess effective implementation of whole school policies and procedures.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Senior Teacher
Golden Bay Primary School
Golden Bay, WA
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Mentored teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and Positive Behaviour Support strategies, using trauma informed practice.
- Designed integrated culturally inclusive curriculum using WA curriculum to promote the general capabilities such as critical and creative thinking. Mentored other colleagues and engaged in professional learning across the Comet Bay Professional Learning Community to support teachers.
- School Leadership Team – Use Schools Accountability Framework as part of the school review process. Developed a student-focused individual support plan model.
- Coordinated and develop a coaching operational plan and implemented it with staff using the GROWTH coaching model.
- Completed Leadership Preparation Program through WAPPA.
- Supported in the development of the STEM Learning Project through the writing and workshopping of modules.
- Math Cost Centre Manager
- School Board Member
Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
Edith Cowan University
Mt Lawley 02.2000 - 12.2004
Skills
Instructional leadership
Relationship building and networking
Mentoring and coaching staff
Management and organisational leadership
School event coordination
Timeline
Deputy Principal
Neerigen Brook Primary
03.2022 - Current
Senior Teacher
Golden Bay Primary School
01.2015 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
Edith Cowan University
02.2000 - 12.2004