Vanessa Fernandez

• Implement lessons for year 7 to 10 in Science and year 12 Integrated Science.
• Developed a pastoral care program for Year 10 to target issues with bullying and negative conversations.
• Collect and analyse data to create lessons that are inclusive of all students’ learning styles and capabilities
• Run a science club on Wednesdays during lunch.
• Review and implement existing formative and summative assessments to meet curriculum requirements.

• Led workshops in Mathematics and Science to revise teaching and learning practices to cater for student’s needs based on the WA Curriculum and as part of the School Improvement Plan.
• Reviewed the School Improvement Plan and currently participating in the development of the new Improvement Plan.
• Developed and mentored staff through the use ICT to improve efficiency in classroom and student management.
• Planned and executed a Year 10 camp that incorporated the schools core values, with activities targeted at fulfilling each core value.
• Led Student Leadership meetings and implemented initiatives developed by the Student Leadership team.
• Organised and facilitated Student Leadership Camp.
• Worked closely with the Head of Secondary to develop programs to improve student wellbeing, academics, and behaviour.
• Developed relationships with community organisations to create opportunities for learning and leadership for students.
• Sourced and developed partnerships with tertiary institutions to improve student’s exposure to career opportunities.
• Initiated weekly meetings with the Head of Secondary to discuss student wellbeing and develop new behavioural management initiatives.
• Revised and implemented policies with the School Leadership team.
• Developed a reflective leadership practice to improve transition and wellbeing programs.

• Implemented lessons for year 7 to 10 in Science, Mathematics, Music and English.
• Developed a pastoral care program for Year 7 to target issues with bullying and negative conversations in year 10.
• Developed and trained Education Assistants in implementing student improvement plans.
• Founded the Girls Workout club 2020 for High School girls.
• Used Compass and SharePoint Programs to manage delivery and assessments of lesson plans and track behaviour and concerns to inform pastoral care and behavioural management strategies.
• Led the Student Leadership team to organise school functions.

• Led staff to develop teaching strategies in Science that incorporated assessment and reporting requirements.
• Managed and reported on the physical and financial resources for the Science Department.
• Developed quality assurance procedures for Senior Secondary classes to meet NESA requirements.
• Managed resources and laboratory scheduling for the Department.
• Reviewed and moderated assessments for Senior Secondary classes to ensure Curriculum standards were met.
• Developed and implemented a Science Induction Program for Year 6 students transitioning to High School.
• Facilitated fortnightly meetings for the Science Department to improve teaching and learning strategies.
• Prepared examinations for Secondary Science and reviewed all secondary examinations for accuracy and formatting.
• Collected information and implemented professional dialogue through professional development workshops.
• Implemented a new strategy to the Science Fair and Science week activities to improve community involvement.

• Developed and implemented lesson plans for Year 8, 9 and 10 Science students with differentiated activities to cater to individual student’s needs.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans for Year 12 Biology students with differentiated activities to cater for students with cognitive challenges.
• Planned and implemented Mathematics and Bible lesson plans for Year 8 students with differentiated activities to cater to individual student’s needs.
• Created assessments to encompass students of all learning levels and learning styles.
• Used SEQTA and SharePoint Programs to manage delivery and assessments of lesson plans and track behaviour and concerns to inform pastoral care and behavioural management strategies.
• Implemented lessons using Math Pathways and conducted fortnightly assessments.
• Set standards in the classroom learning environment to maximise positive behaviour and improve learning outcomes.
• Developed professional relationships with student and parents through regular interactions to promote collaborated learning experiences.

• Used a structured Pedagogical Framework to create structure and routine in the classroom.
• Developed a behavioural management strategy to support student engagement.
• Planned and implemented lesson plans in accordance with Edexcel GCSE for year 11 and A Level Biology for Years 12 and 13.
• Differentiated lessons for students diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, Irlen’s Syndrome and Dyslexia.
• Provided afterschool tutoring for students sitting GCSE exams.
• Regularly supervised students in the Special Needs classes to build rapport with students with strong ASD.
• Implemented theoretical and practical lessons to improve student engagement with the GCSE curriculum.