Teacher who builds
David
Steedman
Educator, technology leader and software builder who turns complicated needs into dependable learning systems, products and practical environments.
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Capability summary
Employment progression
Head Teacher Technology
Leads technology teaching, curriculum, people and faculty systems while continuing to build practical learning environments.
- Faculty leadership, curriculum assurance and staff development
- Acting/Relieving Head Teacher TAS responsibilities during 2024
- Complete Stage 6 Software Engineering curriculum and publishing system
Computing / Technology Teacher
Taught computing and technology while designing and sustaining whole-school systems, rooms, platforms and professional learning.
- Technology Coordinator from 2014 and whole-school systems leadership
- BookIt, RAP, intranet, Moodle, Sentral, remote learning and flood recovery
- Software Design & Development, IST, robotics, multimedia and technology courses
Technology Teacher
Worked across secondary technology, music, PDHPE and primary settings in a small remote central school.
- Taught across Years 5–12 and at least nine subject areas
- Designed complete programmes, assessment systems and staff professional learning
- Led youth, music, sport, excursion and community programmes
- Ivanhoe Citizen of the Year — 2012
Selected systems & products
Stage 6 Software Engineering
Complete two-year system with 238 routes, 16 programming projects and 41 linked labs.
Kids Word Games
Twenty-two engineered game systems, editorial tooling and 5,559 automated tests.
School technology at scale
An approximately 650-iPad fleet, hundreds of computers, BookIt, RAP, intranet, Sentral, remote learning and recovery.
Publishing systems
Long-form nonfiction, a completed twelve-book Millbrook series and private non-commercial fan production.
Aotearoa Bridge
An 80-session safeguarded curriculum with the first three weeks fully implemented as an application.
Local AI platform
Auditable local model orchestration, media workflows, privacy, provenance and rollback.
Education & credentials
Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Design & Technology
University of Newcastle
Certificate II in Information Technology
TAFE NSW
Certificate II in Metals & Engineering
TAFE NSW
CS50
HarvardX / edX
Verified certificate with extensive supporting coursework retained in the private evidence registry.Bush Firefighter qualification
NSW Rural Fire Service / Far West Team
Attained 6 November 2009; certified 21 December 2009.Leadership & community
Ivanhoe Citizen of the Year — 2012
Central Darling Shire Council
Recognition for sustained youth work, coaching and community contribution in remote NSW.President — 2011–12
Ivanhoe Youth Centre
Secured grant support and led the fit-out of a multi-use sport, gym, computing, AV and gaming space.Junior rugby league and soccer coach
Ivanhoe and Mullumbimby communities
Created rural sporting access, coached a Mullumbimby Giants U13 grand-final side and an U14 nines competition winner, and coached junior six-a-side soccer.Community committee leadership — 2008–12
Ivanhoe Lions Club / Swimming Pool Committee
Served as Lions Club secretary and bulletin editor and as Swimming Pool Committee vice president.