Vanessa Maloney

• Achieved Level 3 qualification as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Investigated concerns and allegations thoroughly to ensure prompt resolution.
• Created detailed records summarizing concerns, follow-up actions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Communicated effectively with external agencies such as police or social workers when necessary.

• Collaborated with staff to enhance teaching practices through discussions, planning, and observations.
• Provided strategic leadership for the History curriculum development across all key stages.
• Contributed to school-wide development plan and policy formulation.
• Promoted History within the school community and established partnerships with external organizations.
• Executed a week-long celebration for the school's 175th anniversary, coordinating curriculum activities and budget management.

• Delivered lessons across Primary and Junior Divisions, primarily in Years 1, 2, and 4.
• Created diverse lesson plans , enhancing student engagement.
• Assessed pupil performance using formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Maintained close communication with parents regarding individual student success.
• Fostered strong relationships with students, promoting personal growth and achievements.
• Participated in professional development sessions on innovative teaching methodologies.
• Collaborated with special education professionals to address diverse pupil needs.
• Mentored Bachelor of Education students, supporting future educators.
• As a Year 2 teacher, covered all requirements and prepared students to sit their Year 2 government standardized tests in reading, writing and mathematics (equivalent to EQAO)
• Participated in Year 2 moderation of math, reading and writing- a process of random selection by the government to ensure teacher assessment judgments are accurate. All judgments I made were consistent with national standards.
• OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills), where His Majesty’s Inspectors review schools every four-six years, visited in 2017 and 2023 where I was observed and interviewed to contribute to a whole school grading in which we received good with outstanding features both times.

• Served as a member of Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Ensured adherence to company policies, maintaining consistent professionalism among team members.
• Increased team cohesion through regular feedback sessions and constructive discussions.
• Delegated tasks effectively to leverage individual skills for optimal outcomes.
• Led performance reviews and delivered tailored feedback to support employee development.

Executed supply work with the Rainbow District School Board, concluding due to overseas visa approval in late November.

Held position as long-term occasional teacher for Year 4, achieving permanent status by December 2015.
Took four-month leave to return to Canada while work visa was processed and obtained in late November 2015.

• Taught in Year 3 to cover a maternity post.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.