Seasoned principal with strong background in educational leadership. Skilled in fostering positive learning environments and driving academic progress through effective collaboration among educators, students, and parents. Proven ability to improve school culture by implementing innovative strategies for student engagement and staff professional development. Notable impact made in previously held roles through enhancement of curriculum standards and implementation of comprehensive programs for continuous school improvement.
Goal-oriented and financially-astute professional bringing advanced proficiency in allocating and managing organization resources. Utilizing familiarity in standards and state, federal, and local regulations to achieve and implement academic achievement plans and programs.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
St Paul's Primary School
Mildura
01.2013 - Current
Summary:
Successfully developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance educational outcomes
Efficiently managed major capital works projects within budget constraints
Fostered a collaborative culture among staff, resulting in improved student performance
Implemented regional initiatives that have proven to improve student outcomes
Deputy Principal / Grade 3/4 Numeracy Support / Specialist Teacher (ICT & LoTE) / Classroom Teacher
Sacred Heart Primary School
Mildura
01.2000 - 01.2012
Implemented school-wide initiatives that significantly improved numeracy results
Developed ICT programs enhancing digital literacy across multiple grade levels
Coordinated language programs fostering bilingual education in students
Spearheaded technology integration into classrooms improving learning engagement
Designed curriculum for language teaching promoting cultural awareness among students
Labourer/Farm Hand/Supervisor
Previous Experience
Family-run Mixed Businesses - Swan Hill North Store & Gray Street Store;
Tripodi and Taverna Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers- retail and Wholesale
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary
La Trobe University
Mildura
01.2003
Diploma of Teaching - Primary
Australian Catholic University, Aquinas Campus
Ballarat
01.1991
Secondary Education -
St Patrick's College
Ballarat
01.1988
Skills
Instructional Leadership
Staff Management
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Data Analysis
HR Expertise
Finance Expertise
Community Engagement
Verbal and written communication
Flexibility & Adaptability
Employee Performance Evaluations
Safety and security procedures
Data-Driven Instruction
Codes of conduct
Technology integrations
Team Collaboration
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Excellent communication skills working with diverse groups. Demonstrated commitment to wellbeing on professional/social/emotional/spiritual levels. Proven ability in developing high-performing teams aligned with customer-centric directions. Practical application in managerial tasks including marketing/promotion. Strong rapport-building capabilities with stakeholders including children/parents/staff. Compliance training in First Aid/Mandatory Reporting/OH&S.
Hobbies and Interests
Other interests/Activities Robinvale Football Club - Past Player, Mildura City Soccer Club - Coach/Secretary/Committee Member/Trainer, Alcheringa Basketball Club - Past Player/Coach/Committee Member
Timeline
Principal
St Paul's Primary School
01.2013 - Current
Deputy Principal / Grade 3/4 Numeracy Support / Specialist Teacher (ICT & LoTE) / Classroom Teacher
Religious Education Coordinator/Primary Teacher at St Mary's War Memorial Primary SchoolReligious Education Coordinator/Primary Teacher at St Mary's War Memorial Primary School