Anna Cooper
Wokingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished education and leadership professional with over 18 years' experience leading curriculum development, professional learning, staff training and whole-school improvement initiatives. Skilled in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, digital technologies and delivering high-quality training. Recognised for building collaborative teams, managing complex projects and implementing innovative, evidence-informed solutions that improve outcomes. An adaptable, organised and strategic leader with excellent communication, coaching and problem-solving skills, committed to continuous improvement and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Art and Science Lead/Classroom Teacher
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Bracknell
2021.01 - 2026.07
- Led Art and Science programme, implementing curriculum and coordinating staff to ensure effective delivery.
- Mentored several Pre-Service Teachers.
- Programmed using the English National Curriculum.
- Art and Science staff meetings implementation
- Participation in Staff Meeting presentations.
- Organised activities for Staff Well-Being Group, fostering employee morale and strengthening teamwork.
- Key Responsibilities:
Australian Supply Teacher/Year 5 Classroom Teacher
Catholic Education Office
Watson, Canberra
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Delivered lessons to students face-to-face
- Facilitated engaging virtual learning experiences for students
- Supported staff in implementing classroom strategies and collaborated on team initiatives
- Assistant Director and Setting manager for Year 6 Production
- Developed and maintained School COVID websites to provide accessible lesson plans and resources
- Staff virtual wellbeing sessions
- Key Responsibilities:
Religious Education Lead/Classroom Teacher
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Ascot
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Religious Education Lead
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Programmed using the English National Curriculum.
- Catered for a wide range of learning needs within the classroom.
- Collaborated with staff to improve support mechanisms and classroom practices
- Mentored several Pre-Service Teachers.
- Defined key responsibilities for role to clarify expectations and objectives
- Participated in staff meeting presentations to share insights
- Staff virtual wellbeing sessions
- Developed and maintained school COVID websites to provide accessible lesson plans and resources
- Videoing and uploading school assemblies and virtual tours
Classroom Teacher
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Bracknell
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Taught diverse groups of students across subjects, fostering inclusive learning environments
- Mentored Pre-Service Teachers, enhancing their teaching skills and classroom management.
- Programmed using the English National Curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement staff wellbeing initiatives, supporting a positive workplace culture
- Presented at staff meetings.
- Key Responsibilities:
Classroom Teacher/Learning Technologies Specialist
St Clare of Assisi Primary School
Canberra, ACT
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Developed and implemented BYOD programme for Key Stage 1 and 2, increasing student engagement and facilitating personalised learning.
- Coordinated replacement and accession of interactive television panels in 19 classrooms, enhancing teaching resources.
- Implemented the replacement and accession of 43 new staff laptops.
- Maintain and troubleshoot the use of iPads throughout the school.
- Manage ICT related problems and liaise with ICT Contacts and Support Staff.
- Mentored pre-service teachers, fostering their professional development and facilitating effective teaching practices.
- Catered for a wide range of learning needs within the classroom.
- Participation in Staff Meeting presentations.
- Attended EduTECH Conference to discuss advances in technology being used in classrooms.
- Participated in ICT, STEAM, Religious Education Committees, and Social Club to promote collaborative initiatives.
- Year 3 website design and maintenance.
- Preparation of Movie for St Clare of Assisi Primary School Registration.
- Programmed using the Australian Curriculum.
- Catered for a wide range of learning needs within the classroom.
- Participated in ICT, STEAM, Religious Education Committees, and Social Club to promote collaborative initiatives.
Classroom Teacher/Learning Technologies Specialist
Sacred Heart Primary School
Pearce, Canberra
2009.01 - 2016.01
- Served as primary contact for ICT-related inquiries, providing timely support to staff and students.
- Resolved ICT-related issues and coordinated with ICT contacts and support staff to ensure seamless technology integration.
- Implemented and managed the BYOD program for Key Stage 1 and 2.
- Maintain and troubleshoot the use of iPads throughout the school.
- Integrated the use of the IWB Board daily to enhance learning
- Catered for a wide range of learning needs within the classroom.
- Mentored several Pre-Service Teachers.
- Actively participated in staff meeting presentations to share insights and updates.
- Contributed to discussions and initiatives in ICT Committee, Religious Education Committee, and Social Club.
- Attended EduTECH Conference to discuss advances in technology being used in classrooms.
- Created and managed school newsletter to enhance communication with parents and the community.
- Preparation of Movie for Sacred Heart Primary School Registration.
- Programmed using the Australian Curriculum.
- Key Responsibilities:
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary
Australian Catholic University
Canberra 2005.01 - 2008.01
Australian Year 12 School Certificate - undefined
St Clare’s College
CanberraAustralian Year 10 School Certificate - undefined
James Sheahan Catholic High School
OrangeSkills
- Continuing professional development
- Educational leadership coaching
- KCSIE, Prevent and safeguarding compliance training
- Assessment for learning and progress tracking
- White Rose Maths professional development
- Jane Considine writing and literacy strategies
- Tenten RE and Catholic education training
- Creative writing strategies
- Emotional literacy training
- Behaviour management and positive relationships
- David Wells Ethos Day and Catholic leadership development
- Salt and Light APS leadership training Teaching & Learning
- Curriculum design, planning and delivery
- Outstanding lesson planning and engaging lesson delivery
- Interactive, inquiry-based and project-based learning
- Student engagement and motivational teaching strategies
- Literacy and numeracy development
- Critical thinking and reasoning development
- Standardised assessment and test preparation
- Differentiated teaching and flexible learning approaches
- Group, individual and targeted intervention teaching
- Tutoring and personalised learning SEND & Inclusion
- Special Educational Needs (SEND) support
- Dyslexia and ADHD support
- IEP implementation
Continuous professional development
- Inclusive and culturally responsive teaching
- Adaptive teaching strategies Technology & Digital Learning
- Educational technology integration
- Website development
- Hybrid learning strategies
- EdTech conferences and professional networking
- Skilled in Animoto, Prezi and a wide range of educational software
- Digital learning resource creation and staff training Leadership & Communication
- Educational leadership and subject leadership
- Staff coaching, mentoring and TA supervision
- Training delivery and workshop facilitation
- Public speaking
- Verbal and written communication
- Home-school communication
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Constructive feedback and performance development Professional Skills
- Behaviour and classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student progress monitoring and reporting
- Assessment reporting
- Classroom safety and safeguarding practices
- Resilience and adaptability
- Subject expertise across the primary curriculum
- Extracurricular activity leadership
- Educational compliance awareness
References
- Juanita, Dunlop, Head Teacher, jdunlop@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk, 01344 425246, St. Joseph’s Bracknell
- Katie, Smith, Principal, duffys@ed.act.edu.au, 02 6142 2510, Duffy Primary School, Canberra
- Nicola, Philpott, nphilpott@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk, 01344 425246
Academic Achievement
Australian Catholic University First Year Scholarship (2008), A Day Made Better Teacher Nominee (2012 & 2015)
Affiliations
- Art - drawing, painting and craft
- Embroidery
- Outdoor exercise - walking and hiking
- Learning Danish
- Cake decorating and baking
- Board games and escape games
Accomplishments
Australian Catholic University Scholarship
A Day Made Better Teacher Nominee (2012 & 2015)
Timeline
Art and Science Lead/Classroom Teacher
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
2021.01 - 2026.07
Australian Supply Teacher/Year 5 Classroom Teacher
Catholic Education Office
2020.01 - 2021.01
Religious Education Lead/Classroom Teacher
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
2019.01 - 2020.01
Classroom Teacher
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
2018.01 - 2019.01
Classroom Teacher/Learning Technologies Specialist
St Clare of Assisi Primary School
2016.01 - 2018.01
Classroom Teacher/Learning Technologies Specialist
Sacred Heart Primary School
2009.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Education - Primary
Australian Catholic University
2005.01 - 2008.01
Australian Year 12 School Certificate - undefined
St Clare’s College
Australian Year 10 School Certificate - undefined
James Sheahan Catholic High School