Vanessa Polin
Annalong,County Down
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in professional development facilitation, pedagogical coaching, and strategic leadership. Demonstrates a strong understanding of child protection regulations, positive discipline implementation, and classroom management to foster safe and effective learning environments. Skilled in teacher mentorship, community engagement, and building strong student and parent relationships to enhance educational outcomes. Adept at managing class behaviour issues, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient timetable management. Committed to fostering collaboration through an engaging leadership style while driving continuous improvement in educational settings.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Principal
Sydney Catholic Schools
St Patrick's Kogarah, Sydney, NSW
2018.01 - 2024.12
- Led staff development programmes to improve overall quality of instruction.
- Conducted performance evaluations of teachers and provided constructive feedback for growth improvement.
- Established strong relationships with local community organisations, promoting positive public image of the school.
- Fostered positive school culture for enhanced student morale and motivation.
- Achieved an inclusive learning environment with meticulous preparation of individualised Teaching and Learning plans.
- Introduced innovative teaching methods to enhance students' learning experiences.
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies, achieving disciplined learning atmosphere.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour management.
- Modelled excellent leadership skills to promote positive interaction between teaching staff and students.
Assistant Principal
Sydney Catholic Schools
Our Lady of the Rosary, Kensington, Syndey
2015.01 - 2017.12
Assistant Principal
Sydney Catholic Schools
St Mary St Joseph's, Maroubra, Sydney
2012.01 - 2014.12
Assistant Principal
Sydney Catholic Schools
Galilee, Bondi, Sydney
2004.01 - 2011.12
Religious Education Coordinator
Sydney Catholic Schools
St Andrew's, Malabar, Sydney
1998.07 - 2003.12
Classroom Teacher
Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
St Joseph's, Ballymartin, County Down
1989.09 - 1997.12
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership - Education
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, Australia 2015.01 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Education - Education
St Mary's University College
Belfast 1986.09 - 1989.06
Skills
- Professional development facilitation
- Child protection regulations knowledge
- Positive discipline implementation
- Teacher mentorship
- Community engagement
- Engaging leadership style
- Multi-tasking ability
- Pedagogical coaching
- Class behaviour issues management
- Student and parent relationships
- Team collaboration
- Efficient timetable management
- Relationship building and networking
- Classroom management
- Policy and procedure development
- Strategic leadership
Timeline
Principal
Sydney Catholic Schools
2018.01 - 2024.12
Assistant Principal
Sydney Catholic Schools
2015.01 - 2017.12
Masters of Educational Leadership - Education
Australian Catholic University
2015.01 - 2017.12
Assistant Principal
Sydney Catholic Schools
2012.01 - 2014.12
Assistant Principal
Sydney Catholic Schools
2004.01 - 2011.12
Religious Education Coordinator
Sydney Catholic Schools
1998.07 - 2003.12
Classroom Teacher
Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
1989.09 - 1997.12
Bachelor of Education - Education
St Mary's University College
1986.09 - 1989.06