Mrs Angela Leyden
Casual Project Officer - Student Wellbeing
Student Central
Career Summary
Biography
School leadership roles in a range of secondary education contexts, along with a passion for working with pre-service teachers (PSTs) has led to my current role working in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs at the University of Newcastle. 2022 will be my 29th year in the teaching profession.
I aim to support the development of PSTs through authentic connections with schools in the Hunter/Central Coast region and beyond, with a commitment to promoting professional experience in rural and remote learning communities.
In 2022 I have
been appointed to new role within the School of Education, as the
Secondary Placement Success Coordinator. A key goal within this role is
to promote personal wellbeing to bring about optimum retention in our ITE programs, whilst developing graduates who are classroom ready and who
are able to sustain a career in the teaching profession long-term.
Qualifications
- Master of Educational Leadership, Macquarie University
- Bachelor of Education, University of Newcastle
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, TAFE (NSW)
- Graduate Certificate Practice of Tertiary Teaching, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Initial Teacher Education
- Professional Experience (Secondary)
Languages
- English (Mother)
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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390403 | Educational administration, management and leadership | 100 |
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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10/1/2022 - | Secondary Student and Placement Success Coordinator | The University of Newcastle Australia |
1/2/2017 - 31/12/2021 | Professional Experience Coordinator (Secondary) | Univeristy of Newcastle School of Education Australia |
Mrs Angela Leyden
Position
Casual Project Officer - Student Wellbeing
Counselling and Psychological Services | Student Wellbeing |Academic Division
Student Central
Academic Division
Contact Details
angela.leyden@newcastle.edu.au | |
Mobile | n/a |
Fax | n/a |
Office
Building | Shortland Building |
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Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |