Ms Donna Tyrrell

EDUCATOR  |  LEADER  |  LIFELONG LEARNER

Resume

CONTACT

Telephone:
0497 123 123

WWCC
1234567E | 05-03-2027

NESA ID:
123456

Teacher Accreditation Level:
Proficient

Educator with 20+ years’ experience across independent, Catholic, and central schools, specialising in inclusive practice, literacy, and Aboriginal education.

I combine classroom expertise with leadership in staff development, accreditation, and policy.

Committed to designing differentiated programs, mentoring colleagues, and fostering student engagement, particularly in my current role supporting Stage 5 learners with diverse needs.

SKILLS

  • Curriculum Development & Classroom Management
  • Inclusive Education: IEPs, NCCD, and support for mixed-category special needs students
  • Literacy Support & Coordination
  • Aboriginal Education & NAPLAN Coordination
  • Staff Development, Mentoring Early Career Teachers, and Training Delivery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Public Secondary School
2025

Part-time MC Support Classroom Teacher

Independent Central School
2022-2024

Literacy Coordinator K-10
Secondary Coordinator 7-10
Curriculum Coordinator K-10
Diverse Learning Needs Coordinator

Secondary Classroom Teacher
   
7/8/9/10 – English, Science & HSIE
   7/8 – Technology Mandatory

Catholic Secondary School
2001-2021

Full-time Permanent Teacher
7/8/9/10 – Science & HSIE
7/8/9/10/11/12 – English

Literacy Coordinator
2019 -2021

Aboriginal Education Coordinator 2018 -2021

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Secondary School

    • Designed and delivered tailored differentiated programs for a mixed-category Stage 5 support class.

 

Independent Central School

Leadership & Coordination

    • Served as Literacy, Diverse Learning Needs, and Secondary Coordinator.
    • Mentored early career teachers and led professional development sessions.
    • Coordinated NAPLAN and Minimum Standards testing.
    • Managed Compass data, accreditation, and policy development.
    • Supervised teacher aides and chaired planning/review meetings.
    • Acted as Teacher Accreditation contact and led assessment continuity.

Teaching & Student Support

    • Delivered lessons across K–10 with a focus on wellbeing, behaviour management and engagement.
    • Identified literacy issues and implemented targeted interventions.

 

Catholic Secondary School

Leadership & Coordination

    • Led staff training in literacy strategies, including PEEL.
    • Developed and implemented an Aboriginal Education strategy and budget.
    • Facilitated weekly yarning circles, IEPs, NAIDOC events, and cultural inclusion.
    • Liaised with Wiradjuri elders and represented the school at AECG meetings.

Teaching & Student Support

    • Coordinated the I-Read program and ran one-on-one literacy support.
    • Created IEPs for students with literacy needs, including EALD learners.
    • Integrated IT tools into curriculum planning.
    • Trained and adjudicated debating teams, including state-level finals.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

Courses & Certifications

    • First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Management
    • Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Professional Development

    • Positive Partnerships (Autism Awareness)
    • NCCD Case Study eLearning for Secondary Schools; NCCD for School Leaders
    • Disability Standards for Education (Primary), Part 1 & 2
    • Teach Caring for Country Using Fire
    • Quality Assessment in Practice
    • Building Student Wellbeing and Resilience
    • Autism Awareness and Strategies for the Classroom
    • Implementing Google Suite in the Classroom

Formal Qualifications

    • Master of Education (Educational Leadership) – University of Canberra (Expected completion: November 2025)
    • Bachelor of Education – Australian catholic University, 2000.