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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Professional Development
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Donna Elizabeth  Lamb

Donna Elizabeth Lamb

Sydney

Summary

Experienced professional educator with a strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Excels at creating a collaborative learning environment that fosters student growth and achievement. Demonstrates expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Recognised for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Foundation Teacher and Leader of Learning

AISPP
08.2024 - Current
  • IB Foundation & Inquiry Teacher
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Curriculum & Assessment
  • Teacher Support & Mentoring
  • School Culture & Student Support

Early Years Educator

AISPP
01.2020 - Current
  • Learning Facilitation: Taught 3-5 year olds using IB & EYLF, Reggio Emilia approach.
  • Literacy Policy: Developed Early Years literacy policy.
  • Child-Led Learning: Tailored learning plans based on children’s interests.
  • EYFS Curriculum: Applied knowledge to support development.
  • Parent-Teacher Relationships: Fostered communication to build strong parent connections.

Senior Kindergarten Teacher

RDFZ King's College
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Bilingual Curriculum: Implemented academic curriculum for international qualifications.
  • Digital Tools: Used virtual tools for collaboration and student engagement.
  • Creativity and Inquiry: Encouraged creative practices through stories, art and music


Foundation Phase and Grade Teacher

MacKillop Catholic College
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Inclusive Environment: Collaborated with teachers and parents for holistic development.
  • Innovative Teaching: Integrated technology to enhance learning experiences.
  • Curriculum Application: Used Australian Curriculum to track progress.
  • Curriculum Evaluation: Reviewed and assessed curriculum effectiveness.
  • Basic Skills: Taught literacy, language, and numeracy.

Head of Learning Support

Djarragun College
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • EAL & EAPS Coordination: Managed bandscaling and support for students with disabilities.
  • Personalised Support: Provided educational, behavioural, and emotional support to boost confidence.
  • Evaluations: Measured performance and guided improvements.
  • Documentation: Prepared reports and briefed management on student progress.
  • Collaboration: Worked with professionals to implement action plans for special needs students.

Vocational Teacher

Open Colleges
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Student Records: Logged detailed learning records to identify improvement areas.
  • Work Placement Coordination: Organised and supervised practical learning opportunities.
  • Supervision: Oversaw work placements to ensure effective learning.

Principal

Christian Aboriginal Parent-Run School
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Instructional Leadership: Observe, feedback, analyse data, and lead development.
  • Curriculum & Teaching: Ensure alignment and foster collaboration.
  • School Management: Oversee budgets, staff, discipline, and communication.
  • Teaching Principal: Engage in teaching, prioritise quality, support teachers.

Senior SEN Infants Teacher

Learn Different Academy
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • SEN Support: Guided SEN students to challenge and enhance developmental milestones.
  • Collaborated with various teaching, medical and occupational staff.

Educator, Detention Centre

Cleveland Education and Training Centre
09.2010 - 01.2012
  • Delivered tailored lessons in literacy, numeracy, and life skills.
  • Managed behaviour with de-escalation techniques and created individualised learning plans.
  • Provided vocational training and job readiness support for reintegration.
  • Collaborated with staff, counselors, and probation officers to monitor student progress.

Lead teacher and curriculum coordinator

Townsville Christian College, Townsville
01.2010 - 09.2010
  • Teaching Strategies: To enhance teaching.
  • Teacher Mentorship:
  • Performance Guidelines: Set standards for performance and planning.
  • Policy & Curriculum: Contributed to policy writing and development.

Primary Teacher

Driver Primary School, Darwin
09.2008 - 06.2009

Primary Teacher

Albury West Public School, Albury
01.2008 - 06.2008

Regional Liaison Education

Riverside Christian College, Maryborough
01.2006 - 06.2007
  • Program Delivery: Led educational and social activities to enhance student interaction.
  • Family Engagement: Workshops, gatherings with various families, communities and stakeholders

Primary and MentorTeacher

Whitsunday Christian College
09.2000 - 12.2005
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Curriculum Development:
  • Student Support

Education

Master of Education -

Christian Heritage College

Bachelor of Education -

University of Technology

Skills

  • Education Leadership
  • Curriculum Development
  • Cross-Cultural Education
  • Student-Centered Teaching
  • Parent-teacher communication

References

References Available upon request.

Professional Development

  • Sept 2021:

       An Encounter with Languages: The role of the atelierista

  • December 2020:

       Making the PYP happen in the early years: Implementing agency

  • May 2015:
    Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
    Diploma of Training Design and Development
  • April 2013:
    Cert. IV TESOL
  • November 2011:
    Cert. IV in Training and Assessment
  • Dec 2005:

      Graduate Diploma in Learning Difficulties

Timeline

Foundation Teacher and Leader of Learning

AISPP
08.2024 - Current

Early Years Educator

AISPP
01.2020 - Current

Senior Kindergarten Teacher

RDFZ King's College
01.2019 - 08.2020

Foundation Phase and Grade Teacher

MacKillop Catholic College
01.2017 - 08.2019

Head of Learning Support

Djarragun College
01.2016 - 09.2017

Vocational Teacher

Open Colleges
08.2013 - 12.2015

Principal

Christian Aboriginal Parent-Run School
01.2013 - 07.2013

Senior SEN Infants Teacher

Learn Different Academy
01.2012 - 12.2012

Educator, Detention Centre

Cleveland Education and Training Centre
09.2010 - 01.2012

Lead teacher and curriculum coordinator

Townsville Christian College, Townsville
01.2010 - 09.2010

Primary Teacher

Driver Primary School, Darwin
09.2008 - 06.2009

Primary Teacher

Albury West Public School, Albury
01.2008 - 06.2008

Regional Liaison Education

Riverside Christian College, Maryborough
01.2006 - 06.2007

Primary and MentorTeacher

Whitsunday Christian College
09.2000 - 12.2005

Master of Education -

Christian Heritage College

Bachelor of Education -

University of Technology
Donna Elizabeth Lamb