Adam Demasi

Head of Mathematics at The Pittwater House Schools Ltd. (Official)
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(386) 825-5501
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Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia, AU

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Experience

    • Australia
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Mathematics
      • Dec 2018 - Present

      Teaching and Learning- Expert subject/curriculum/syllabus knowledge and professional practice.- Foster a culture a growth and feedback among staff members.- Developing and driving areas of relevant innovation in pedagogy that fosters learning within the faculty and the subject area.- Model exemplar teaching standards.- Manage and lead assessment of student learning and progress.- Delivery of professional development to fellow faculty members, executives and wider community.- Delegate responsibilities across the faculty in fair and transparent ways.- Organise and run faculty meetings.- Develop a collaborative teaching and learning environment.- Manage incursions and excursions for enrichment of student learning.- Communicating with all staff, through the dissemination of information and opportunities to discuss methods of improving practice and faculty management.- Identify areas of development for staff.Management- Lead and develop collaborative practices across the faculty that supports teacher development of professional knowledge and practice.- Organisation and allocation of teaching staff to each course and Year Group, based on expertise, professional growth, always guided with the best interest of the students welfare.- Maintain accurate records of student achievement to ensure the management of assessment and reporting practices.- Manage NESA HSC submission and requirements.- Manage, develop and communicate all assessment and reporting schedules and processes for all courses within the faculty- Prepare annual budget and oversee the budget process for the faculty throughout the academic year.- Maintain the resources of the department and ensure resources are stored and managed appropriately.- Attend academic meetings and other leadership meetings.- Display exemplary communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.- Encourage and support teacher accreditation processes for all state and federal accreditation bodies. Show less

    • Head of Performance Analytics
      • Oct 2014 - Present

      Performance Analytics Coordinator• Work closely with Executive Management Team and Heads of Department to ensure the success of Pittwater House Schools student, KLA and whole school tracking programs.• Provide high quality performance and data advice to Executive Management, Heads of Department and teaching staff• Manipulate large data sets in complex ways; tease meaning from the numbers and convey findings to leadership.• Play a governance role in the creation and review of student, KLA and whole school tracking programs. • Partner with Deputy Principal and Principal to prioritise and operationalise key tasks and processes.• Work independently, prioritise multiple participants and tasks, and manage work time efficiently.• Creation of Data Analysis team to help integrate performance analytics into each department.• Coordinate system of regular formative assessment practices and interim assessments, including assessment design, revision, tracking, and analysis • Ensure alignment of internal assessment practices with state assessments.• Facilitate data-driven instructional planning through regular meetings and professional development sessions Show less

    • Acting Head of Mathematics
      • Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

      Teaching and Learning- Expert subject/curriculum/syllabus knowledge and professional practice.- Foster a culture a growth and feedback among staff members.- Developing and driving areas of relevant innovation in pedagogy that fosters learning within the faculty and the subject area.- Model exemplar teaching standards.- Manage and lead assessment of student learning and progress.- Delivery of professional development to fellow faculty members, executives and wider community.- Delegate responsibilities across the faculty in fair and transparent ways.- Organise and run faculty meetings.- Develop a collaborative teaching and learning environment.- Manage incursions and excursions for enrichment of student learning.- Communicating with all staff, through the dissemination of information and opportunities to discuss methods of improving practice and faculty management.- Identify areas of development for staff.Management- Lead and develop collaborative practices across the faculty that supports teacher development of professional knowledge and practice.- Organisation and allocation of teaching staff to each course and Year Group, based on expertise, professional growth, always guided with the best interest of the students welfare.- Maintain accurate records of student achievement to ensure the management of assessment and reporting practices.- Manage BOSTES submission and requirements.- Manage, develop and communicate all assessment and reporting schedules and processes for all courses within the faculty- Prepare annual budget and oversee the budget process for the faculty throughout the academic year.- Maintain the resources of the department and ensure resources are stored and managed appropriately.- Attend academic meetings and other leadership meetings.- Display exemplary communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.- Encourage and support teacher accreditation processes for all state and federal accreditation bodies. Show less

    • Assistant Head of Mathematics
      • Oct 2014 - Dec 2018

      • Support the Head of Maths in the day to day running of the Maths Faculty. • Support the development and integration of Australian Curriculum.• Monitor learning, teaching, assessment and reporting across the faculty with the Head of Maths.• Development, maintenance and records of students marks in Excel and Edumate• Engage in the faculty self-review processes with the Head of Maths. • Support in the administration and development of all assessment task.• Monitor the progression of all students’ at all key stages. • Identify students at risk of underachievement in liaison with the other KLA, Heads of Welfare and Executive staff.• Mentor, and ensure that appropriate interventions are in place. • Support all members of the department in their own professional development. • Assist in the running of faculty meetings and weekly briefing. • Attend relevant courses/conferences that will stimulate professional development and enhance the role.• Develop and monitor student tracking programs within the department.• Organise, maintain and update digital resource library.• Organise and set up excursions.• Maintain the operations around students merit awards in Mathematics. • Stay abreast of research and effective practice in all subject areas • Advise department heads on overall subject curriculum design • Ensure provision of resources for curriculum development across all subject areas • Support teachers in unit and lesson planning. • Provide feedback on unit and lesson plans. Show less

    • Acting Head of Mathematics
      • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

      Teaching and Learning- Expert subject/curriculum/syllabus knowledge and professional practice.- Foster a culture a growth and feedback among staff members.- Developing and driving areas of relevant innovation in pedagogy that fosters learning within the faculty and the subject area.- Model exemplar teaching standards.- Manage and lead assessment of student learning and progress.- Delivery of professional development to fellow faculty members, executives and wider community.- Delegate responsibilities across the faculty in fair and transparent ways.- Organise and run faculty meetings.- Develop a collaborative teaching and learning environment.- Manage incursions and excursions for enrichment of student learning.- Communicating with all staff, through the dissemination of information and opportunities to discuss methods of improving practice and faculty management.- Identify areas of development for staff.Management- Lead and develop collaborative practices across the faculty that supports teacher development of professional knowledge and practice.- Organisation and allocation of teaching staff to each course and Year Group, based on expertise, professional growth, always guided with the best interest of the students welfare.- Maintain accurate records of student achievement to ensure the management of assessment and reporting practices.- Manage BOSTES submission and requirements.- Manage, develop and communicate all assessment and reporting schedules and processes for all courses within the faculty- Prepare annual budget and oversee the budget process for the faculty throughout the academic year.- Maintain the resources of the department and ensure resources are stored and managed appropriately.- Attend academic meetings and other leadership meetings.- Display exemplary communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.- Encourage and support teacher accreditation processes for all state and federal accreditation bodies. Show less

    • Australia
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mathematics Teacher
      • Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

      Performance Analytics Coordinator Teach high school Mathematics of all levels (Stages 4, 5, 6) Assistant Coordinator of the Mathematics Department Form Teacher looking after the welfare of a group of students For a more detailed description of my duties please email me. Performance Analytics Coordinator Teach high school Mathematics of all levels (Stages 4, 5, 6) Assistant Coordinator of the Mathematics Department Form Teacher looking after the welfare of a group of students For a more detailed description of my duties please email me.

    • Australia
    • Education Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Year Advisor
      • Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

      Year Advisor• Support individual students through difficult times.• Assist teachers understand the practical needs of individual students every year.• To monitor trends in individual students relating to – academic progress, classroom behaviour, attendance, social behaviour, adjustment etc and to refer, where necessary to counselor, Principal, Deputy Principal, Head Teacher Welfare etc• To distribute appropriate information to school personnel regarding issues affecting students in the year.• Initiate/develop/enhance programs that develop and promote group cohesion and identification, encourage and support camps, dances etc• Initiate and organise cohort assemblies, liaise with guest speakers and SRC / Prefect organisers.• To promote, organise and attend Camps.• Organise and coordinate commendation ceremonies.• Initial point of contact for parents.• Provide liaison between parents and the school.• To participate in the development and implementation of school policy relating to Student Welfare.• Attend Welfare committee meetings.• To provide liaison with the School Counselor and be proactive in referring students of concern.• To produce an annual review to assist other Year Advisors.• To maintain certain records on RISC, Academy Attendance systems and teacher directories.• Produce reports using school based software.• Assist with new enrolment procedures.• Regularly survey students and monitor interests/concerns Show less

    • Teacher
      • Nov 2006 - Dec 2011

      Primary Responsibilities:• Implementing activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. • Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.• Provides a positive learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.• Collaborates with peers to enhance the faculty productivity levels.• Models professional maturity and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools as established by the Department of Education and Communities (DEC).• Assumes responsibility for meeting students and school-wide performance goals.• Demonstrates positive results in student performance.• Participates in training about new emerging technologies in online teaching.• Mentoring student-teacher’s in teaching Mathematics and PDHPE. Show less

    • Sports Analyst
      • Nov 2007 - Oct 2009

      Coordinating and delivering sports science services to various sporting organisation across NSW. Laboratory and field based physiological assessments of athletes, data analysis interpretation and the provision of written and verbal scientific advice on the improvement of athletic performance. Development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for athletes and sporting teams of all abilities. Servicing of all clients Coordinating and delivering sports science services to various sporting organisation across NSW. Laboratory and field based physiological assessments of athletes, data analysis interpretation and the provision of written and verbal scientific advice on the improvement of athletic performance. Development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for athletes and sporting teams of all abilities. Servicing of all clients

    • Assistant NRL Strength and Conditioner/ High Performance Unit
      • Nov 2006 - Oct 2009

      Designing, Planning and Implementation of Periodised Season Programs - Weights and Cardio Programs. Implementation of Rehabilitation Programs Planning and Implementation of Specialise High Performance Unit Programs Designing, Planning and Implementation of Periodised Season Programs - Weights and Cardio Programs. Implementation of Rehabilitation Programs Planning and Implementation of Specialise High Performance Unit Programs

Education

  • University of Technology Sydney
    Diploma in Education, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
    2006 - 2006
  • Harvard University
    Getting started with Data Wise, Data Analysis
    2015 - 2015
  • University of Newcastle
    Master of Educational Studies, Mathematics Specialisation
    2011 - 2012
  • University of Technology Sydney
    Human Movement, Exercise Physiology
    2003 - 2005
  • St Pius X College, Chatswood
    1996 - 2001

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