CV - Stephen Pelizzo

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Mobile telephone: +61 439 664 480 Landline: +61 88983 4496Email address: stephen.pelizzo@gmail.comPostal address: P.O. Box 116, COOLALINGA. 0839 N.T. AUSTRALIASkype: stephen.pelizzo Marital Status: MarriedNationality: Australian. Date of Birth: 28 November 1954

CAREER OVERVIEW:

My career has been characterised by over thirty-five years’ experience as a Teacher, Senior Teacher, Assistant Principal and Principal throughout the Northern Territory, Queensland and Indonesia. I am currently the NT Principal Languages where I provide support for languages learning across the NT. Principal Consultant LanguagesJuly 2013 – CurrentExcluding 14 weeks on LWOP while acting as President of the AEU(NT)

Take a leading role in developing and maintaining DoE relationship with the Confucius Institute, a key systemic initiative requiring strong intercultural empathy, deep understanding of DoE protocols and processes and a capacity to work with negligible supervision in complex and dynamic circumstances. For success parameters contact Susan Bowden, Deputy CE schools.

Promote Languages teaching and learning through principal influence across Northern Territory Schools, primarily by school visits, classroom observations and direct interpersonal interactions.

Be the first point of contact on Languages instruction for schools, with a focus on Asian languages and including Indigenous Languages.Principal – Tennant Creek Primary SchoolJan 2013 – June 2013

Overseeing the daily operation of the school with a focus on stability and quality in teacher practice, including recruitment and induction at a time of staff and DECS transition.

Initial Implementation of Visible Learning, engaging staff and leading the discussion. To verify knowledge, skills and achievements in this matter, contact Leonie Jones.

Managing the implementation phase of School Wide Positive Behaviours, resulting in proven improvement in the atmosphere of the whole school

Commencing a CDU/ Stronger Smarter Institute project in Learning Communities with the aim of empowering Indigenous stakeholders.Principal - Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba SchoolJuly 2012 – December 2012

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Overseeing the daily operations of the school which caters for pre-school to senior school students by utilising a high visibility, “Management By Walking Around” presence.

Facilitating strong working relationships with students, parents and key members of the community in order to support the academic performance and development of students.

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Principal - Wugularr School April 2011 – October 2011

Managing the day-to-day operations of this medium sized remote school on short notice.

Promoting a positive work environment to improve engagement amongst staff and overcome a number of issues associated with the community within the school.

Overseeing the induction of new staff, revitalising teaching processes. CAREER HISTORY – PRIOR POSITIONS:

Co-Principal Middle Years Yogyakarta International School Aug 09 – Jul 10Principal Kalkaringi School Jan 09 – Jul 09Principal Gray Primary School Jul 07 – Dec 07Principal Nhulunbuy Primary School Jul 02 – Jun 07Previously, Acting Principal at Ngukurr, Katherine Group Schools and Anula, with four years as Principal of Adelaide River Primary School in the late 1990’s. EDUCATION & FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Introductory Chinese Language/ Travel Chinese – Confucius Institute CDU 2014/5

Growth Coaching Course –Sponsored DoE Aug 2015Certificate IV in Government Investigations - NT Ombudsman’s Office

2012Graduate Diploma in Public Sector Executive Management - Charles Darwin University

2003Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration – University of Melbourne

1997Bachelor of Education – Northern Territory University

1993Associate Diploma of Arts (Asian Studies) – University College of South Queensland

1989Diploma in Teaching – North Brisbane College of Advanced Education

1974 PROFESSIONAL & EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHIP:

National Principals Committee (NT) 2008, 2009, 2012 -15Australian Education UnionExecutive Member 1993-99, 2010, Treasurer 2000-04 &11-12 and Vice President 2005-09, 13-16, President April – July 2014Australian Education Union NT BranchExecutive Member Representing Arnhem Land 2005-07 Association of NT School Educational LeadersInfantry since 1977 / Major 1998 to PresentAustralian Army Reserve -25 years with NORFORCEMinister of Health Appointee 2002-07Arnhem Child Protection Board, Department of Family & Children ServicesLanguage Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (LTANT)Member 1996 to PresentLANGUAGES:

English: Native speakerBahasa Indonesia: Conversational (Level 3 Defence Force Linguist)

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French: ConversationalChinese, Italian, Hebrew, Aboriginal Kriol Basic familiarity

REFEREES:

Name: Position: Organisation: Phone Number:Laurie Andrew Executive Director Schools

NorthNT Dept of Education

+618-89995609

Further professional references can be found at;http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=122252604&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

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