Celia Mara MAICD
Head of Teaching and Learning at Balcombe Grammar School- Claim this Profile
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Ken Holmes
Celia is an outstanding teacher and professional. Her attention to detail and the standard of her work is exemplary. Celia has a unique ability to relate to students and staff from diverse backgrounds. Her students have the utmost respect for her and her excellent teaching methods bring outstanding VCE results for her students. In 30 years of teaching, Celia is certainly one of the most outstanding profesionals that I have worked with.
Ken Holmes
Celia is an outstanding teacher and professional. Her attention to detail and the standard of her work is exemplary. Celia has a unique ability to relate to students and staff from diverse backgrounds. Her students have the utmost respect for her and her excellent teaching methods bring outstanding VCE results for her students. In 30 years of teaching, Celia is certainly one of the most outstanding profesionals that I have worked with.
Ken Holmes
Celia is an outstanding teacher and professional. Her attention to detail and the standard of her work is exemplary. Celia has a unique ability to relate to students and staff from diverse backgrounds. Her students have the utmost respect for her and her excellent teaching methods bring outstanding VCE results for her students. In 30 years of teaching, Celia is certainly one of the most outstanding profesionals that I have worked with.
Ken Holmes
Celia is an outstanding teacher and professional. Her attention to detail and the standard of her work is exemplary. Celia has a unique ability to relate to students and staff from diverse backgrounds. Her students have the utmost respect for her and her excellent teaching methods bring outstanding VCE results for her students. In 30 years of teaching, Celia is certainly one of the most outstanding profesionals that I have worked with.
Credentials
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ISV & AHISA Aspiring Principal Program 2023
Independent Schools VictoriaOct, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
How to Capture Learning Growth with the SOLO Taxonomy
Dialogic LearningApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
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Independent Schools VictoriaOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
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Independent Schools VictoriaOct, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Balcombe Grammar School
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Teaching and Learning
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Dec 2019 - Present
An active member of the school's leadership team and taking a pivotal role in driving two of our five key pillars from our strategic plan – a Learning Community and an Enterprising Community. Prioritising the pursuit of excellence in a supportive and nurturing community to assist our students continue to graduate from Balcombe Grammar as proactive and engaged citizens who are positive contributors in their respective communities and ultimately ready for the world beyond our school gates. Aligning with this is working closely with staff to mentor and coach related to the setting and delivery of their key professional goals. Show less
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Commerce Teacher
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Jan 2016 - Present
Senior Commerce teacher at a local school that provides a dynamic learning community, based on Christian values, committed to the realisation of each students unique potential. I amPredominantly a unit 3/4 teacher of Accounting, Business Management and Legal Studies. I have an extensive knowledge of the VCE framework as well as VCAA requirements.
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Head of Year 12
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2020
Responsible for the administration of the VCE program, including VASS administration and results analysis, whilst having responsibility for the academic and pastoral care for the year 12 cohort, including the school leaders.
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VCAA
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Melbourne
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VCAA Accounting Assessor/Writer
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Dec 2004 - Present
Involved in developing professional development sessions, marking state examinations, being a member of the vetting panel for final exams and being a member of the writing panel for the final state accounting and business management examination. Involved in developing professional development sessions, marking state examinations, being a member of the vetting panel for final exams and being a member of the writing panel for the final state accounting and business management examination.
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Haileybury
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Commerce Teacher and VCE in China mentor
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
Part of a large successful Commerce team delivering VCE Business Managament, Accounting and Economics courses. I am also a Girls house tutor and am first line contact regarding any pastoral or academic concerns the girls may have. Furthermore I am a mentor to our Chinese associate regarding the delivery of Accounting in our China schools. This involves working closely with him in relation to teaching practice and assessment. Part of a large successful Commerce team delivering VCE Business Managament, Accounting and Economics courses. I am also a Girls house tutor and am first line contact regarding any pastoral or academic concerns the girls may have. Furthermore I am a mentor to our Chinese associate regarding the delivery of Accounting in our China schools. This involves working closely with him in relation to teaching practice and assessment.
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Toorak College, Mt Eliza
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Boarding and International Students
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
As a member of the College Executive Team, my role was to develop and deliver the strategic plan / business model for residential learning at Toorak College, in line with the vision and mission statements. To keep Executive abreast of any government/ legislative changes regarding international students and to ensure that all policies and procedures are compliant with the Educational Services Overseas Students Act. My role also involved local and international travel to meet and work with our international agents, represent the College at education expo's and liaise with families of our local and international girls. To operate effectively I worked very closely with the Enrolments Office, Community Office, Catering and Finance Staff. I led a team of 10 staff comprising of Boarding House Assistants and Health Services staff. I also oversaw the operational day to day running of our current facility. Show less
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St Pauls Anglican Grammar School
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Warragul, Victoria
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Head of Faculty and VCE Coordinator
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Developing curriculum in the humanities, christian studies and commerce areas and leading staff in continued professional development. Developing the VCE Policy for the College. Responsible for all aspects of delivery and administration of VCE programs, including responsible for ensuring all VCAA and VAAS requirements were met. Developing curriculum in the humanities, christian studies and commerce areas and leading staff in continued professional development. Developing the VCE Policy for the College. Responsible for all aspects of delivery and administration of VCE programs, including responsible for ensuring all VCAA and VAAS requirements were met.
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SALE CATHOLIC COLLEGE
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Sale, Victoria
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Director of Staff (Professional Learning)
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
Developing Professional Learning policy and procedures. Developed staff appraisal system. Organised external and internal professional learning opportunities for staff. Member of the College Executve Team and involved in the stategic planning for the College Developing Professional Learning policy and procedures. Developed staff appraisal system. Organised external and internal professional learning opportunities for staff. Member of the College Executve Team and involved in the stategic planning for the College
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Catholic College Sale
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Sale, Victoria
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Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning/Teacher
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Jan 2001 - Dec 2005
Teaching years 9-12 Commerce subjects. Responsible for middle school curriculum in line with the current curriculum framework. Also responsible for hosting parent information sessions; subject selection; curriculum mapping and policy development. Teaching years 9-12 Commerce subjects. Responsible for middle school curriculum in line with the current curriculum framework. Also responsible for hosting parent information sessions; subject selection; curriculum mapping and policy development.
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UHI
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Business and Economics Lecturer
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Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
Working on the development of undergraduate curriculum material as part of a team developing the BA in Business Administration degree. Delivering 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Economics courses to students on campus and remotely throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Working on the development of undergraduate curriculum material as part of a team developing the BA in Business Administration degree. Delivering 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Economics courses to students on campus and remotely throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
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Catholic College Sale
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Sale, Victoria
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Year 9 Coordinator/Teacher
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Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
I was responsible for delivering curriculum in all Commerce VCE subjects, as well as being Year 9 coordinator. This was an important year as this was the students first year on the senior campus. I was responsible for delivering curriculum in all Commerce VCE subjects, as well as being Year 9 coordinator. This was an important year as this was the students first year on the senior campus.
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Education
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2001 - 2003
University of Melbourne
MEd, Educational Leadership -
2017 - 2017
RMIT University
Post Graduate Diploma in Careers Education, Careers Education and Counselling -
1993 - 1994
University of Aberdeen
PGCE, Business Studies and Economics -
1990 - 1993
University of Abertay Dundee
BA, Commerce -
2017 - 2017
RMIT University
Post Graduate Careers Education, Education -
2022 - 2022
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate School Leadership and Management, Education
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