Dedicated educator with a strong commitment to fostering student development and learning. Experienced in creating detailed lesson plans and effectively evaluating student performance. Knowledgeable in best teaching practices and upholding high ethical standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Comet Bay Primary School
02.2024 - Current
Plan, implement and assess learning programs cratering for the individual needs of all students and meeting school and curriculum requirements
Implementation of whole school programs including Heggerty, Letter and Sounds and Tribes
Initiating and ensuring ongoing parent involvement and discussions about student progress and learning
Behaviour management in line with the school’s behaviour management policy – including the implementation of a Classroom Management Systems (CMS)
Use of explicit instruction, incorporating lesson objectives
Implemented restorative practices within the school, fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and collaboration
Actively engage in school-wide events such as sports carnivals, assemblies, parent information nights, learning journey and fundraisers, fostering school pride and unity
Facilitated restorative circles and conferences to address conflict, promote accountability, and heal harm between classmates
Meeting with colleagues regularly to work collaboratively to plan learning programs and moderate assessments
Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote a positive and inclusive school culture, encouraging respect, kindness, and teamwork among students and staff
Participation in classroom observation and peer feedback practices including performance management
Planning for lessons, delivering learning experiences in line with the West Australian Curriculum and assessing for reporting purposes
Maintain accurate and informative records of student learning
Liaise with parents and carers to maximise involvement in school activities and encourage positive relationships
Integrate curriculum across learning areas to achieve maximum retention and engagement
Pre-Primary Teacher (DOTT Teacher every Thursday)
Lakelands Primary School
02.2023 - Current
Plan, implement and assess learning programs cratering for the individual needs of all students and meeting school and curriculum requirements
Implementation of whole school programs including Heggerty, Letter and Sounds
Use of explicit instruction, incorporating lesson objectives
Working collaboratively, meeting with colleagues regularly to plan learning programs and moderate assessments
Participation in classroom observation and peer feedback practices including performance management
Initiating and ensuring ongoing parent involvement and discussions about student progress and learning
Planning for lessons, delivering learning experiences in line with the West Australian Curriculum and assessing for reporting purposes
Maintain accurate and informative records of student learning
Liaise with parents and carers to maximise involvement in school activities and encourage positive relationships
Integrate curriculum across learning areas to achieve maximum retention and engagement
Classroom Teacher, Year 2/3 (2017), Year 4 support (2018), Year 2 (2019) Relief (2021)
Port Kennedy Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2021
Plan, implement and assess learning programs cratering for the individual needs of all students and meeting school and curriculum requirements
Implementation of whole school programs including Spelling Mastery, Diana Rigg spelling program, Big Write, PRIME Mathematics, Zones of Regulation and PATHS Health Programs
Behaviour management in line with the school’s behaviour management policy – including the implementation of a Positive Behaviour Support approach
Creating Individual Education Plans for students in covering all curriculum areas
Development and implementation of behaviour plans for students
Development and implementation of attendance plans for students with low attendance rates
Working collaboratively, meeting with colleagues regularly to plan learning programs and moderate assessments
Participation in classroom observation and peer feedback practices including performance management
Initiating and ensuring ongoing parent involvement and discussions about student progress and learning
Integrate curriculum across learning areas to achieve maximum retention and engagement
Planning and conducting classroom excursions for whole year levels including completion of all necessary administration
ATP/ Employment as Teacher (Term 3 & 4) – Year 5/6
Saint Joseph’s School, Moora
04.2016 - 07.2016
Implementation of forward planning documents comprising of sequential lessons in all West Australian Curriculum learning areas
Plan, prepare and deliver a series of differentiated learning experiences
Maintained a positive and professional learning environment where students were actively engaged
Use of explicit instruction, incorporating John Hattie’s WALT and WILT strategies
Assess students’ work and provide informal and formal feedback
Implement Pie Corbett’s ‘Talk for Writing’ program
Attended Year 6 camp and ensured pre-organised daily activities were successful
Attended weekly staff meetings
Prepare a detailed whole school and classroom situational analysis
Choreographed Year 6 dances for both the Midland Performing Arts Festival and St Joseph’s Food and Dance Festival
Maintained accurate and informative records of student learning
Liaised with parents and carers to maximise involvement in school activities and encourage positive relationships
Reporting to Harriet Hemmings / Therese Bandy
Pre-Service Teacher – Year 3
Woodlands Primary School
10.2015 - 10.2015
Implementation of forward planning documents in the areas of Numeracy, Literacy, and History
Assessed students’ work and provided informal and formal feedback
Implement the use of Daily Work Pad format for planning purposes
Planning for lessons, delivering learning experiences in line with the West Australian Curriculum and assessing for reporting purposes
Provide diagnostic, formative and summative assessment data to assist my mentor teacher with final school reports
Observe, support and assist the classroom teacher in their program
Prepare a detailed classroom situational analysis
Supported the aims and ethos of the School
Reporting to Anna Crockett
Pre-Service Teacher– Year 2
Churchlands Primary School
08.2014 - 09.2014
Plan, teach and assess a two week Australian Curriculum English programme
Observe, support and assist the classroom teacher in their programme
Implementation of Literacy and Numeracy programmes using Sound Waves and Envision Maths resources
Assessed students’ work and provided feedback
Delivered high standard whole class learning experiences as required
Assisted with the class assembly item which took place after my practicum placement
Promoted and maintained positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents
Reporting to Chris Nener
Pre-Service Teacher
Sorrento Primary School
10.2013 - 11.2013
Plan, teach and evaluate small group and whole class learning experiences in Literacy and Numeracy
Planned and delivered lessons in mathematics, English, science and health learning areas
Assisted with the supervision of students during classroom activities, excursion and NAPLAN
Reporting to Donna Irbe
Casual Relief Teacher
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Schools across WA I have completed relief teaching (2016-2025)
St Marcellin Catholic College, Madora Bay
Comet Bay Primary School, Secret Harbour
Port Kennedy Primary School, Port Kennedy
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Rockingham
Saint Vincent’s Primary School, Parmelia
Woodlands Primary School, Woodlands
Endeavour Primary School, Port Kenedy
Lakelands Primary School, Lakelands
Golden Bay Primary School, Golden Bay
Woodlands Primary School, Woodlands
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary
Edith Cowan University
09.2016
Skills
Motivated and passionate
Individual education plans
Restorative practices
Conflict resolution
Professional development
Standardized testing techniques
Curriculum implementation and proficiency
Differentiated instruction
Creative lesson planning
Parent and student communication
Excellent classroom behaviour management
Group instruction
Flexible and adaptive
Interpersonal and communication skills
Innovative problem solving
Professionalism
Leadership abilities
References
Jo, Hanson, Deputy Teacher, Jo.hanson@education.wa.edu.au, 0410 724 989, Comet Bay Primary School, 2023-04-01, Present, Period of Supervision: April 2023 - current
Bradden, Mitchell, Principal, Bradden.mitchell@education.wa.edu.au, 08? 95867650, Lakelands Primary School, 2023-02-01, Present, Period of Supervision: 1st February 2023
Lorelle, Watson, Senior Teacher, Lorelle.watson@education.wa.edu.au, 0413 909 500, 2019-01-01, 2019-10-20, Period of Supervision: 1st January 2019 – 20th October 2019
Therese, Bandy, Principal, Bandy.therese@cathednet.wa.edu.au, 0411 654 616, St Joseph’s School, Moora, 2016-04-26, 2016-12-31, Period of Supervision: 26th April 2016 – 31st December 2016
Affiliations
Teacher Registration Board - Provisional Registration, Member Since: 16th December 2016 - Current
Teacher Registration Board - Limited Authority to Teach, Member Since: 18th July 2016 – 15th December 2016
SSTUWA - Graduate Member, Member Since: 2015
Golden Key - General Member, Member Since: 2015
Training
Real Schools - Real Schools Training, Feb 2024
Ikon - Accountable and Ethical Decision Making, March 2024
Ikon - Child Protection and Abuse Prevention, Feb 2024
Ikon - Recordkeeping Awareness Training, July 2024
Ikon - Work Health and Safety for Employees, Oct 2024
Letters and Sounds - Whole School Phonics, Dec 2022
Highway Heroes - Social and Emotional Learning Program, August 2017
Sensory Tools Australia - Traffic Jam in my Brain, March 2017
Reading Comprehension - Comprehension Strategies for the Classroom, April 2016
Kagan Australia - Introduction to Kagan (Teachers Conference), July 2015
Dianna Rigg - Introduction to Dianna Rigg (Teachers Conference), July 2015
Dr Paul Swan - Introduction to Paul Swan (Teachers Conference), July 2015
Network Teach - Cyber Safety to Protect Students in the Modern Classroom, March 2014
Network Teach - Cyber Safety Case Studies to Protect Students in the Digital Age, March 2014
Network Teach - Synthetic Phonics and its Place in the Classroom, March 2014
Network Teach - Incorporating Interactive Whiteboard Technology into the Classroom, March 2014
Timeline
Teacher
Comet Bay Primary School
02.2024 - Current
Pre-Primary Teacher (DOTT Teacher every Thursday)
Lakelands Primary School
02.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher, Year 2/3 (2017), Year 4 support (2018), Year 2 (2019) Relief (2021)
Port Kennedy Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2021
ATP/ Employment as Teacher (Term 3 & 4) – Year 5/6