Rob Clarke - Career Achievements
This section has a complete list of my achievements list by position. You can also view a concise list, as well asa complete list of professional learning undertaken.
- Associate Principal - Fendalton School
- Classroom Teacher - Fendalton School
- Independent Learning Co-ordinator - Holland Park School
- Classroom Teacher - American Community Schools
- Facilitator - Christchurch ICT Cluster
- Education Consultant - MagnumMac Resources Ltd.
- Classroom Teacher - Tahatai Coast
- Classroom Teacher - Murrays Bay School
Associate Principal for Fendalton School
Successful implementation of new role as Communication Leader, which involved:
- Management and development of FirstClass intranet.
- Managed development of school web site .
- Implemented school wide system for classes to develop their own web sites.
- Guided school in decision and implemented online student management system.
- Lead school improvement group and implemented Information Literacy programme, including digital safety , parent information evenings, and research skills.
- Developed Tech Wizards student leadership programme.
- Implementing online surveys for annual consultations and other purposes.
- Supported professional learning in ICT, peer coaching, school culture and the development of shared norms.
Classroom Teacher for Fendalton School:
Implemented child-centred learning programme utilising a range of modern approaches:
- Inquiry approaches, reflective practices , goal setting and extensive use of digital technologies.
- Implemented various web 2 technologies to build community and enhance learning through: online learning portfolios , blogs , and class intranet.
- Developed negotiated curriculum 'Flow Week' for children.
- Reported to parents using Student Learning Conferences and Student Led Conferences.
- Developed systems for student created rubrics , peer conferencing , quality feedback, student leadership and parent involvement.
- Explored various theories about learning with children to enhance self-efficacy, independence and team power (quality, learning preferences, brain theory , motivation).
- Presented at Kids Congress, TUANZ, uLearn conferences.
- Finalist for TUANZ Excellence in Education awards.
Independent Learning Coordinator
Successful implementation school wide independent learning systems to support school wide culture change:
- Implemented online revision/exam practice tool SAM Learning . Recognised as the most successful implementation programmes throughout the UK.
- Online surveys to establish year group cohort homework support needs.
- Implemented school wide learning about learning programme: PSHE, ASDAN modules, professional development for staff, assembly presentations, planner inserts, learning booklets, science lessons, study support, holiday programmes, Year 7 library induction programme.
- Supporting subject teams in their daily teaching of independent learning skills.
- Established strategic partnerships with key organisations ( Inspiration software Inc , Macromedia software, Golborne Youth Centre, RBKC Study Support Service).
- Managed and improved the library- performance management/recruitment/ training of staff, student librarians, budgeting, marketing.
- Implemented first stage of school intranet- seeding projects, planning of technologies required, solution appraisal.
- Managed libraries and library staff- strategic planning, redesign and improvement, recruitment, professional development.
- Supporting staff ICT training needs.
Class Teacher for American Community School
Egham Campus - successfully taught 5 th grade inquiry using international PYP curriculum:
- Implemented computerised planning/assessment systems using FileMaker Pro.
- Implemented reflective journals for students as a way to help them take control over their learning.
Hillingdon Campus - took over class of 2 nd grade students with significant learning needs mid-year.
- Worked to ensure continuity of learning for children.
- Implemented thinking skills and learning to learn programme.
- Major production "James and the Giant Peach".
Facilitator for the Christchurch ICT Cluster
Successful implementation and ongoing work for ICT Professional Development Project, in particular the practicum approach and model for reflection:
Education Consultant for MagnumMac Resources Ltd.
Successful design and implementation of Professional Development opportunities for the education market:
- Implemented research programme at Fendalton School and Christ's College .
- Delivered demonstrations, presentations and workshops throughout New Zealand.
- Organised and presented at national conference "Making IT Move".
- Created highly successful weekly ezine "QuickTips".
- Developed after school courses and monthly seminars for educators.
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Classroom Teacher at Tahatai Coast School
Successful implementation of programme for a class of children with significant learning/emotional needs:
- Targeted for employment nationally.
- Developed classroom administration package using FileMaker Pro.
- Presented at various conferences in New Zealand.
- Developed highly successful marketing scheme for Telecom Computers in Schools.
Classroom Teacher at Murrays Bay School
Successful implementation of programme for a class of able children:
- Implemented thinking skills resources in Maths and English based on Bloom's Taxonomy.
- Shared this with consultant Lane Clark at Apple Teaching with Technology Conference.
- Coordinated the Family Maths programme.
- Designed and implemented school wide reports database system.