78 Davey Drive

Trafalgar VIC 3824

0431873879

jadelwhitehead@live.com.au

http://jadelwhitehead.wix.com/jadewhitehead

JADE WHITEHEAD

PERSONAL

VALUES, SKILLS

AND INTERESTS

Team player; an effective organiser who works well with the Leadership team and who respects

colleagues and other members of the school community

A visceral understanding of how students learn and achieve success based on experience; understanding

of educational theory; personal example; common sense; empathy and genuine interest in and care for

every student

Commitment to education as the means to elevate any individual

Developing a genuine synergy between staff, parents and students to create positive educational

outcomes

Demonstrated versatility, initiative and entrepreneurial skills

Demonstrated empathy and positive relationships with students, colleagues, and members of the

community

A high level of proficiency in Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)

Interests and hobbies include: Rotary, writing, music (flute, guitar, piano), travelling, baking, reading,

community and charity work, gardening, Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP)

PAST EXPERIENCE LAVALLA CATHOLIC COLLEGE

July 2016 - Present

College Organiser (Temporary Replacement)

LAVALLA CATHOLIC COLLEGE

January 2015 – Present

Year 7 English, Science, Humanities, Mathematics, Religious Education, Music (Instrumental), Pastoral

Care and REMAR Red Helm

KASEBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CALIFORNIA)

January 5th – 6th 2016

Volunteer Fourth and Fifth Grade teacher. American History, Music, Science and English.

DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE

October 2014

Year 7 English, Year 10 History, Year 10 Geography

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TRARALGON SECONDARY COLLEGE (SENIOR CAMPUS)

February – May 2014

VCE Business Management, Year 10 History, Year 10 English, Year 11 Sociology, Year 12 VCE Legal Studies,

Year 10 Math and Science, Year 11 Physics and Science

HEALESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

May – September 2011

Year 9 English, Year 9 History, Year 10 English, Year 10 History, VCE English, Year 7-10 Science

PAKENHAM SECONDARY COLLEGE

August 2010

Years 7 – 12 (VCE) English and Humanities, Years 7 – 10 Science

EDUCATION DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

2009 – 2014 Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts

DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE

2003 – 2008 VCE subjects comprised of English, Solo Music (Flute), Legal Studies, Psychology, Biology,

Chemistry, Math Methods, and Further Math.

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

(PREVIOUS TWO

YEARS)

Practical Strategies to Teach Effectively – Greg Mitchell

What Does a Principal Expect of Early Career Teachers? – Dr Ian Lillico

Managing Difficult Conversations With Parents and Peers – David Vinegrad

High Prevalence of Mental Issues Amongst Students and Their Significant Impact on

Teaching and Learning – Jules Haddock

How to Reduce Teacher Workload and Manage Stress – Sally Learey

Effectively Managing and Dealing With Very Difficult Students – David Vinegrad

What All Teachers Need to Know About How to Avoid Being Sued – Dr Kim Teh

What All Phenomenally Successful Teachers Have in Common – Greg Mitchell

Member of Marist Lay Partnership – Lavalla Catholic College

Maths Pathway Shuhari Professional Development Course

Mindfulness Professional Development – Dr Craig Hassed

Disability Standards for Education (Junior Secondary Schools) – University of Canberra

Secondary Graduates Conference – CEO Sale

Closing the Achievement Gap Using Formative Assessment – Kathy Perez

Leading the Way for Inclusion: Instructional Applications for Student Success – Kathy

Perez

Creating Friendly Schools: A Whole-school Approach to Bullying Prevention – Erin

Erceg

Tablet Teaching – Nancy Frey

Teaching Students to Write Like Detectives – Nancy Frey

Having Hard Conversations – Jennifer Abrams

Laying the Foundation for School Improvement – Anthony Muhammad

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Literacy 2.0 – Nancy Frey

Managing Difficult Parents – David Vinegrad

Cued Articulation – Helen Botham

Music and Movement – Lisa Andraczke

Differentiophobia – Jo Prestia

MindMatters (Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Learning Briefing) – The

Australian Childhood Foundation

Introduction to Autism – Positive Partnerships

Deakin University Education Conference

Teacher’s Toolbox – Coby Beatson

Pinterest for Teachers (my own publication)

School Refusal (my own publication)

LEADERSHIP Elected as representative on the Curriculum Working Party

REMAR Red Helm

Rotary MUNA Club Councilor

Head of Social Media for Traralgon Rotary

Public Relations Team for Traralgon Rotary

Head of the Junior Debating Team

Head of Sponsorship for DUECon 2014

Leading member of the D347 Secondary Educators Network at Deakin University

Chairperson for the 2016 Pride of Workmanship Awards

Temporary College Organiser at Lavalla Catholic College (June – August 2016)

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REFERENCES JENNY SUTTON

Timetabler & College Organiser, Lavalla Catholic College

Jenny and I have worked closely together while I was filling in as temporary Collage

Organiser from June – August 2016. Jenny can attest to my attention to detail,

organisational skills, ability to take on feedback, and aptitude for the position of Daily

Organiser.

suttjen1@lavalla.vic.edu.au

BIRGIT SIM

College Organiser, Lavalla Catholic College

Birgit and I have worked closely together while I was filling in as temporary Collage

Organiser from June – August 2016. Birgit can attest to my attention to detail,

organisational skills, ability to take on feedback, and aptitude for the position of Daily

Organiser.

simbir1@lavalla.vic.edu.au

KAYLENE MUSTOE

Colleague, Lavalla Catholic College

Kaylene and I have worked alongside each other since my induction here at Lavalla. She

and I have collaborated on curriculum and lesson plans for Humanities, English, and

Religious Education as well as the development of parent/student/teacher relationships.

Kaylene can attest to my work ethic, dedication to my profession and willingness to

take on all forms of feedback.

mustkay1@lavalla.vic.edu.au

ADRIANA BIANCONI

Colleague and 2015 Mentor

Adriana was my mentor throughout 2015 and helped me to adjust to teaching practices.

Adriana can attest to my work ethic, personal dedication to student welfare, and

willingness to ‘go the extra mile’

bianadr1@lavalla.vic.edu.au