Resume


 * Applicant:** Diane MORWOOD


 * Present classification:** Ongoing


 * Present Position:** Teaching and Learning Coach


 * Substantive Position:** Leading Teacher

MURRUMBEENA, 3163 VIC.
 * Address:** 4 Strathearn Ave,


 * DEECD Record Number:** T02110

Business 0437 581 099 Mobile 0412 973 263
 * Telephone:** Private (03) 9570 5264


 * Confidential Referees**

Principal Westall Primary School 9546-8964 0425705018 lloyd.richard.g@edumail.vic.gov.au Richard will testify to my leadership skills and ability to facilitate the management and organization of the McKinnon Cluster.
 * Mr** **Richard Lloyd**

Team Leader- Outer Sub Region of Teaching & Learning Coaches-SMR Harrisfield Primary School 0437173604 lane.charmayne.t@edumail.vic.gov.au Charmayne will testify to my commitment to professional growth, high level communication and interpersonal skills and involvement in the Teaching and Learning Coach role and my ability to work with teams in Southern Region.
 * Mrs Charmayne Lane**

Assistant Principal McKinnon Secondary College 8520 9000 0410679066 chi@mckinonsc.vic.edu.au Andrew will testify to my curriculum, assessment and reporting skills and organising professional development for staff and facilitating peer coaching in the cluster. He will confirm my involvement in the Leading School and Building Future project at McKinnon Secondary with curriculum development and direction and the pedagogy behind building design.
 * Mr Andrew Chisholm**

**Ms. Kaye Fletcher** Executive Director Australian Centre for Effective Partnership Level 12, 171 La Trobe Street Melbourne, Vic 3000 9639 1212 0409 002 231   __kfletcher@acep.net.au__ Kaye was pivotal in the supporting the setting up and the development of Digital Portfolios in the McKinnon Cluster. She would be able to support my application in the areas of pedagogical knowledge, my ability to mentor and coach and facilitate professional learning//.//


 * CURRICULUM VITAE**

1998 Diploma of Special Education – Deakin University, Burwood Campus 1986 Diploma of Physical Education & Recreation for the Disabled – Deakin University, Burwood Campus 1984 Diploma of Education (Secondary) – Australian Catholic University- Oakleigh Campus 1983 Bachelor of Science – Melbourne University
 * QUALIFICATIONS:**

Netball coach Executive committee member of Caulfield Little Athletics
 * COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:**

//2009 – 1988 Victorian Department of Education// 2008 **SMR Teaching and Learning Coach** LT 2007 – 2004 **McKinnon Schools’ Cluster Educator** LT 2004 – 2000 **McKinnon Primary School** EWTR & classroom teacher (Y5/6 & Prep) 1999 – 1994 **SMR** **Visiting Teacher for the Physically Disabled and Health Impaired** 1993 **Prahran Secondary College** – Physical Education and Science teacher 1992 – 1991 **SMR** **Visiting Teacher for the Physically Disabled and Health Impaired** 1991 - 1990 **Cranbourne** **Secondary College** – Integration teacher, Student Welfare Coordinator and Science teacher 1989-1988 **Minibah Day training Centre, Pakenham –** Classroom teacher 1984- 1985 **Aquinas College Ringwood-** Physical education and science teacher //1986-1987// //Inner London Education Authority, UK//
 * EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:**


 * PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:**

2009 //Stepping Up to Principalship:// Develop an understanding of the capabilities required to lead effective schools and sustaining partnership and networks for the benefit of their school 2009/8 Teaching //& Learning and Ultranet Coaches Professional Learning//: Enhanced my knowledge base in mathematics and science and ensuring familiarity with DEECD resources. 2008 //Intel Essentials Online Course:// Improve my Web 2.0 skills to support teachers to discover how to use computer technology to captivate, motivate and ultimately move students towards 21st century learning 2008 //Practical Resilience- Resilience Institute:// To build my own resilience and in doing so generate excellence to succeed. 2008 //Technical// //Leadership - Thinking and Planning Strategically//: Improved my knowledge & skills in the development and implementation of school strategic plans. 2007 //Big Day In - Richard Elmore:// Awareness that learning communities need agreement amongst individuals & stake holders about their norms, values and instructional practice. 2007 //Merit Protection Board Training:// Qualified to be a Merit and Equity representative on interview panels 2007 //Marco Torres- Connect students to ICT//: Enabled me to confidently lead Digital Portfolio Professional Learning in MMYRAC Cluster schools team to implement I-Movies / photo stories into Students’ portfolio. 2007 //Building Leadership- Helen Goode//: Improved my leadership skills and knowledge of how to lead Teams effectively. 2006 //Building the Capacity of Professional Leaders in Clusters & Schools:// Enhanced my skills to assist others to understand why change is necessary at appropriate situations whilst also providing information in a non-threatening & non-coercive environment. 2006 //Real Game Trainers course:// Facilitated the ‘Real Game’ professional learning to teachers in the MMYRAC Cluster and SMR 2006 //Gifted and Talented Education Professional Development:// Knowledge and skills to facilitate workshops to teachers. 2005 //Protocol Training – Educators:// Greater insight in how to develop team norms and knowledge of relevant protocols and the appropriate times to use them. 2005 //PLS Peer Coach Trainer course:// Credentials to facilitate Peer Coaching course. 2005 //Intel Master Trainer course:// Credentials to facilitate Intel course. 2005 //Digital Portfolio training:// Better understanding of ‘Digital Portfolio’ and developed skills to implement within the Cluster. 2004 //2nd International Middle Years Conference, South Australia//: Awareness of new initiatives and an affirmation of what we achieved in the cluster 2004 //Quality Teachers’ Conference – ‘Science Blue Print for the Future’//: Greater understanding in how to implement a science program in a school. 2003 //SMR Middle Years Numeracy Coordinators training//: Facilitated Middle Years mathematic programs in the Cluster 2002/3 //School Innovation Science PD modules:// Improved my repertoire of scientific skills to use in the classroom. 2002/3 //Aspiring School Leaders Program Phase 1 & 2:// Developed my leadership skills.


 * PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTED:**

2007 2nd International e-portfolio Conference 2007 Digital Portfolios 2007 ICT - Education Victoria Conference 2006 3rd International Middle Years Conference, South Australia 2006 Peer Coaching 2006 Real game program 2005/6 Inner South & Glen Eira Middle Years Twilight workshops 2004/5 Innovation & Excellence Educators Conference 2004/5 SMR Science Expo 2002/3 PEEL Conference 2002/3 SMR Middle Years of Schooling Conference 2002/3 State-wide Science Conference 2002/3 Science in Schools PD modules

· Member of the Ultranet School Users Advisory subcommittee. · Appointment as a Teaching and Learning coach for SMR. · Appointment as Leading Teacher McKinnon Schools’ Cluster Educator · Training as Performance Learning Systems (PLS) Peer Coach Trainer · Training as Intel Master Trainer. · Presenting McKinnon Middle Years Reform Action Cluster (MMYRAC) story at the South Australia 3rd International Middle Years Conference and outlining our progress. · Appointment as Experienced Teacher with Responsibility at McKinnon Primary School · Training as an Extended Science Facilitator for Southern Metropolitan Region (SMR). · Presenting at SMR conferences and seminars, Cluster conferences, Twilight workshops and local schools on the topics of Science and Middle Years. · Active member of the McKinnon Middle Years Reform Action Cluster (MMYRAC) to support the Monash University initiative ‘Project of Enhancing Effective Learning’ (PEEL) and the DEECD ‘Innovation & Excellence’ (I & E) initiative. · SMR visiting teacher for the physically disabled and health impaired.
 * MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:**