Michael Portaro

Currently coaching in the area of Numeracy, working directly with teachers and school teams to improve student performance by challenging beliefs, guiding exploration and supporting trial and refinement of new practices.

I am an enthusiastic leader who is dedicated to the educational and cultural needs of all students. I value student learning above all else and believe that the leadership capacity I have developed enables me to lead and manage significant change while advocating the continued improvement of student outcomes. My current focus is to develop teachers as effective independent practitioners who contribute to high performing school communities while providing targeted support to our school leadership team that ensures practices and strategies enrich teaching and learning and will be sustained over time.

Guest speaker at Mathematics Association of Victoria (MAV) Conference. Guest speakers at Information Communication & Technology Education Victoria (ICTEV) State Conference. Facilitator of Numeracy workshops to Western Metropolitan Region (WMR) school-based Coaches.

Bachelor of Education - ICT

Over many years I have undertaken several of the state's leadership development programs. These programs have been pivotal in developing my leadership capacity. I have learnt a great deal about school leadership through these programs, undertaken significant professional reading and have been given the opportunity to work with some outstanding mentors and coaches. I firmly believe that best results come about by working in teams. Working as part of a team can be a valuable experience for all members. When people work together to plan, evaluate and solve problems they are able to share ideas and learn from each other while utilising each other’s strengths. I enjoy the challenge of new responsibilities and aspire to continue and improve my own learning whilst promoting the skills and talents of those I work with.