Nathan Holdinghausen

Learning Management Systems Coordinator at Mercedes College
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Mount Barker, South Australia, Australia, AU

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Experience

    • Australia
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Learning Management Systems Coordinator
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      In one of my current roles, I oversee and manage complex projects, overseeing budgets, project board consultation and training of the project team as necessary. As the LMS Coordinator, I lead the LMS maintenance and contribute to strategic planning and the Curriculum and Learning Committee, ensuring achievement of educational targets. Ensuring that all operations meet compliance obligations, I develop and implement policies, ensuring that all LMS related processes and operations comply with standards. With a forward-looking focus, I support the day-to-day educational leadership to create a culture of constant improvement within the collaborative professional learning environment.Key Achievements:• Successfully developed project timeline and maintenance through MS Project, as well as curriculum procedures and minimum user expectations.• Drove continuous improvement initiatives, including recommendation of changes to Position Information Documents for various roles, as well as identification of best practice use in line with IB requirements and learner needs.• Effectively delivered training sessions, including training on SEQTA Learning Management System for the whole staff.

    • Science and Mathematics Teacher
      • Jan 2018 - Present

      In conjunction with my LMS role, I am a Science teacher and Mathematics teacher covering both the MYP and SACE. I am required to ensure that multiple pathways are available for my students and provide opportunities for reflection throughout each lesson. I am a key teacher for year 8 mathematics and am solely responsible for Essential Mathematics classes at Years 9 and 10, which have required the development of a fully customised programme.Key Achievements:• Successful redevelopment and streamlining of unit resources at years 7-10.• Use of interactive PPTs with levels, solutions and definitions to enhance student learning.• Successful design of STILE units and Maths Online resources to enhance student learning via ICT.• Creation of assignment guidelines document to assist staff in creating inclusive assignments, catering to students with needs.• Organisation and communication of unit resources and discussion via Microsoft Teams.

    • Curriculum Applications Administrator
      • Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

      This role includes the implementation of new technologies and pedagogical practices in accordance with learning needs and objectives. In this technology focused role, I drive continuous improvement strategies, training and supporting staff and students, whilst designing policies in conjunction with my regular classes. As a committed educator, I use a range of teaching strategies to deliver high-quality teaching programs that were responsive to learner strengths. Moreover, this is a multifaceted role where I manage and Support reports, LMS, training, strategic planning, curriculum design, policy development and ICT initiatives.Key Achievements:• Produced training videos, documents and hubs covering all aspects of College ICT, including the ManageBac Curriculum Management System.• Implemented new O365 applications, updated tasks to increase student ICT proficiency and negotiated fee changes.• Drove the continuous optimisation of administrative duties regarding student, parent, teacher and class data imports.

    • E-Learning Coordinator
      • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

      This was another ICT focused role where I drove the development and implementation of E-Learning projects as part of the STEEM and ICT committees. To enhance educational delivery, I ensured a focus on innovation of new technologies and pedagogical practices, ensuring that learner needs and strengths inform curriculum design and strategic planning. Enabling effective change management, I developed strong working relationships with team members, staff, parents and students.Key Achievements:• Organised training of whole staff in iScholaris Learning Management System, whilst negotiating proposed changes to CeSIS system for the benefit of all CESA iScholaris Schools.• Introduced and implemented new O365 applications and LiveTiles software for college intranet, including required training.• Produced a 140-page Training Manual for Staff, as well as introductory modules for students, on all aspects of College ICT.Other subjects taught include Mathematics, Tourism, Science and Digital Technologies.

    • Secondary School Teacher
      • Jan 2012 - Jan 2018

      Prior to my ICT focused roles, I handled full-time teaching positions, developing lesson plans, policies and procedures in alignment with the different objectives and strategies of the institutions. I developed and implemented coherent, well-sequenced teaching and learning programs that engaged students. As a teacher, I Taught various subjects to different year levels, including Science Mathematics, Digital Technologies, Tourism, Catholic Studies and Religion studies, whilst acting as Saturday Sport Coordinator, Care Group Manager and Twilight Soccer Coach.Key Achievements:• Developed and created SACE approved recordkeeping spreadsheets, Modified Mathematics and Science units for students with special needs and animated PPT resources.• Successfully achieved runner up place in the Science and Engineering Challenge.• Efficiently implemented the Mathematical “Concept Books,” to increase proficiency.

    • Australia
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Secondary School Teacher
      • Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

Education

  • University of South Australia
    Graduate Certificate of Education - CEP, Catholic Education
    2020 - 2021
  • Flinders University
    Master of Education - MEd, Leadership and Management
    2017 - 2018
  • Australian Catholic University
    Postgraduate Certificate of Educational Leadership - GradCertEdLead
    2016 - 2017
  • Charles Darwin University
    Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning - GDTL, Secondary Education and Teaching
    2009 - 2010
  • University of South Australia
    Bachelor of Science - BSc, Environmental Studies/Geographical Information Systems/Tourism
    2002 - 2007

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