This section has links to my career highlights. This is a concise list, you can also view a full list of achievements and professional learning undertaken.
Associate Principal:
- Managed and developed intranet, school web site, class web sites.
- Used and further developed design for peer coaching and classroom walkthroughs.
- Implemented online student management system.
- Implemented Digital Safety and Information Literacy programme.
- Developed Tech Wizards student leadership programme.
- Established strategic partnerships with key organisations.
Classroom Teacher:
- Implemented learning-centred programme utilising inquiry, reflective practices, goal setting, student-created rubrics, peer-conferencing and student leadership.
- Extensive use of digital technologies: online learning portfolios, blogs and class intranet.
- Explored various theories about learning to enhance self-efficacy, independence and team power (quality, learning preferences, brain theory, motivation).
- Wearable Arts productions.
- Finalist for TUANZ Excellence in Education awards 2005.
- Implemented reflective journals/personal learning journals for students.
- Entered TNVZ/NetGuide Web Challenge.
- Taught inquiry in international schools using PYP international curriculum.
- Implemented planning/assessment systems including school wide reports database.
- Delivered keynotes and wide range of workshops to various conferences.
- Targeted for employment to work at a new school.
- Worked closely with leading educators: Joan Dalton & David Anderson, Caine and Caine, Julia Atkin, Jamie McKenzie, Jason Ohler, Tony Ryan and Lane Clark.
Independent Learning Coordinator:
Implementation of school-wide learning about learning programme.
- Launched online revision/exam practice tool, which was recognised as the most successful implementation throughout UK.
- Established strategic partnerships with key organisations.
- Managed libraries and library staff.
- Implemented first stage of school intranet.
Facilitator:
Led and managed ICT Professional Development Project:
- Developed practicum approach and model for reflection.
- Delivered keynotes, workshops and presentations in NZ, Australia and PNG.
- Implemented ICT cluster web site.
- College of Education Diploma of IT Advisor and tutor.
- Organised seminars with Caine & Caine and Dr Julia Atkin and introduced them to NZ.
- Published articles and contributed to book “Teacher Learning for Educational Change”.
- Developed strategic partnerships.
Consultant:
- Implemented research programmes at client schools.
- Delivered seminars, presentations and workshops throughout New Zealand.
- Created highly successful weekly ezine “QuickTips”.
- Developed after school courses and monthly seminars for educators.
- Designed a number of commercial web sites.
Full List of Achievements
Classroom Teacher/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 Achievements:
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 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).
- 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.
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.
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Professional Learning...
2007
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2006
The Art of Facilitation - Joan Dalton and David Anderson
2005
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2004
Begun MA in Education programme.
Helen Gunter keynote “Knowing Educational Leadership”.
Presented at the BETT Show- Olympia London.
Teaching myself various web technologies- Macromedia Web Products, FileMaker Pro.
2003
- The London Challenge seminar by Tim Brighouse.
Accelerated learning- The University of the First Age (UFA).
PYP- Primary Years Programme inquiry based learning conference, Zug, Switzerland.
Writing workshop with Monica Berry, consultant.
Inquiry and English as an Additional Language workshop.
Ongoing Inquiry based learning activities with staff.
2002
Attended MathLand Training Day.
Member of Head of School search and interview team.
Attended Gossamer Ridge Institute- “Enhancing learning by making the invisibles visible”. Caine Learning LLC.
2001
Attended 9th International Conference on Thinking- ‘Breakthroughs’. Auckland.
2000
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Attended Apple Innovative Technology Schools Conference, University of Wollongong, Australia.
Consulted to the Nayland ICT Cluster- Teachers as Learners- Pedagogical Practice and Learning & Leading with ICT.
Attended Jamie McKenzie Course in Wellington “Power Learning- Creating Student Centered Learning Environments in the Age of Information”.
Attended Macromedia “Build for Speed Seminar”.
Consulted to the Ministry of Education TKI Trust Ideas Bank Pilot Group.
Consulted to the West Coast ICT Cluster- WWW & Video Construction .
Key member of Learning with ICT Conference committee.
Attended Australasian Computers in Education Conference.
Attended ICT/PD Schools Conference Bendigo.
Attended Bendigo Navigator Schools Conference Australia.
1999
Begun chapter to contribute to book “Teacher Learning for Educational Change- A Systems Thinking Approach”.
Attended and presented at Apple Innovative Technology Schools Conference, University of Wollongong, Australia.
Attended and presented at ICT/PD Schools Conference Wellington.
Begun Diploma of IT as participant, tutor and member of Advisory Team.
Attended Glasser Training Choice Theory/Reality Therapy.
Attended Jamie McKenzie Course (http://www.fno.org).
1998
Presented at Apple Computer Conference “Teaching and Learning with Technology”.
Attended Apple Relationship Selling and Persuasive Communication Skills conference.
Organised conference “Innovation 2000” and presented at Apple “Learning and Teaching with Technology” conference.
1997
Attended the study tour to Apollo Parkways ACOT school and Innovative Technology Schools Conference at Wollongong University.
Attended Apple “Teaching & Learning with Technology” conference.