GILLIAN E TURNER
Professional Practice Coordinator
Golden Bay,WA
Summary
Experienced Professional Practice Coordinator with over fifteen years of experience in the university sector. Excellent at developing and sustaining relationships with students, academics, administrative staff and practicum partners. Highly organised and efficient worker who uses initiative to achieve desired outcomes, problem solve andvidentify new strategies. Values a work/life balance and enjoys time writing, travelling, beach walking, and entertaining.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tutor, OnTrack Enabling Program
Murdoch University
Murdoch, W.A.
02.2012 - 07.2021
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Met with students to discuss educational goals and expectations and provide early intervention where necessary
- Incorporated varied teaching styles and Integrated technology into sessions to effectively engage all students
- Used Excel, LMS, emails, Blackboard, Powerpoint confidently and effectively to maintain accurate records and optimise communication
- Undertook regular reflection to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-efficacy and emotional intelligence.
- Collaborated with other tutors, unit coordinators and administrative staff.
- Maintained and improved professional capability by undertaking regular PD and reading.
Professional Practice Coordinator
Murdoch University
Murdoch, W.A.
02.2005 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with the W.A. Department of Education, local schools and principals, Deans, academics and students to understand needs and provide quality client service for all stakeholders.
- Undertook onsite visits during practicums to resolve conflicts, monitor student and supervisor progress and initiate and implement strategies to ensure successful outcomes
- Worked autonomously to respond, resolve or escalate concerns or questions from students and practicum partners.
- Planned, organised and delivered induction and information meetings for students, supervisors and stakeholders.
- Collaborated with the W.A. Department of Education's Rural and Remote Support Service Team to develop and implement a first in state model of professional practice model to immerse students in rural and remote education to improve uptake by graduates
- Used a variety of software products including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, SONIA and Callista to collate data, track documentation, create reports and manage workflows
Education
Graduate Diploma (Secondary) -
University of Notre Dame
Fremantle, WA 02.2000 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English and Comparative Literature/Asian Studies
Murdoch University
Murdoch 02.1990 - 11.1996
West Australian Certificate - Secondary Education
Pinjarra Senior High School
Pinjarra, WA 11.1981 - 11.1981
Skills
Highly effective interpersonal and written communication
Accomplishments
- 2020 Selected for inclusion in the national The Furphy Literary Award Anthology
- 2017 Certificate of Recognition for Pursuit of Excellence and Service in OnTrack
- 2013 Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in Enhancing Learning Nomination
- 2012 Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in Enhancing Learning Nomination
- 2011 Board Member at two public independent schools
- 2007 – 2011 Coordinated and presented several professional development days for external stakeholders for the School of Education (Murdoch University)
- 2009/2010 Initiated a new, in-school mentoring model for B.Ed Students undertaking professional practice through the development and training of Level 3 teachers as Professional Learning Leaders.
- 2010 Initiated and developed a rural and remote professional practice component immersed B.Ed. students in a remote indigenous community.
- 2010 Presented models at the National Association for Field Experience Administrators National Conference in Launceston, Tasmania.
- 2010 Member of Murdoch University HEEPP Working Party – Professional Partnerships
- 2010 Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in Enhancing Learning Nomination
- 2009 Shortlisted for Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Enhancing Learning
- 2007 – 2011 Coordinated and presented several professional development days for external stakeholders for the School of Education (Murdoch University)
- 2009 Developed and coordinated the first WACE revision course day to be held at Murdoch University’s Rockingham Campus, subsequently expanded to Murdoch Campus
Additional Information
- Initiative and Achievement , 2020 Selected for inclusion in The Furphy Literary Award Anthology 2019 Selected to participate in review of Access Pathways at Murdoch University 2017 Certificate of Recognition for Pursuit of Excellence and Service in OnTrack 2013 Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in Enhancing Learning Nomination 2012 Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence in Enhancing Learning Nomination
Timeline
Tutor, OnTrack Enabling Program
Murdoch University
02.2012 - 07.2021
Professional Practice Coordinator
Murdoch University
02.2005 - 06.2011
Graduate Diploma (Secondary) -
University of Notre Dame
02.2000 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English and Comparative Literature/Asian Studies
Murdoch University
02.1990 - 11.1996
West Australian Certificate - Secondary Education
Pinjarra Senior High School
11.1981 - 11.1981
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