Alicia Gould
Werribee,VIC
Summary
I am an experienced educator and a team leader at Manor Lakes P-12 College, adept in fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing team performance through effective coaching and mentoring. I am passionate about teaching and improving student learning outcomes and believe myself to be skilled in people management and problem-solving. I have a vested interest in student learning and wellbeing and am passionate about creating a respectful and supportive learning environment. I have the skills required to develop engaged and curious learners and to support the social, emotional and academic needs of my students. I am confident in my ability to implement curriculum documentation and reporting practices, ensuring alignment with educational standards and school objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Manor Lakes P-12 College
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed meeting agendas and chaired Professional Learning Teams (PLT's).
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Collaborated with other school leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Utilised Curriculum Documentation in the planning process.
Generalist Primary Teacher
Manor Lakes P-12 College
01.2021 - Current
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Utilised formative and summative assessment data to inform planning and instructional practice.
- Fostered a positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Assessed student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Established goals for student achievement supported by guaranteed and viable curriculum documentation.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Maintained knowledge of school curriculum, standards and policies.
- Designed engaging and personalised instruction to nurture and empower students, resulting in positive learning outcomes and student achievement.
- Utilised differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Engaged in professional development to learn best practices and improve processes.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Acted as a mentor for beginning teachers completing their VIT and pre-service teachers undertaking university studies.
Casual Relief Teacher
Tradewind Australia
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies, resulting in improved student focus and participation.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Supervised recess and lunch time activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management to promote student learning.
Training Manager
The Sporting Globe
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs using various assessment tools, providing valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
- Facilitated team-building exercises that improved communication and collaboration among team members.
Swimming Teacher
Elite Swimming Performance
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Enhanced student safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining a vigilant watch during lessons.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Education (P-12) - Education
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC11.2019
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- People Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Work Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed the 'Inspire - Local Leaders' program through the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership in 2023.
- Lead a team of 9 staff members in a grade 2 cohort to achieve optimal learning outcomes for students.
- Team Leader at my current school - Manor Lakes P-12 College
Certification
- Inspire - Local Leaders (2023)
- Victorian Institute of Teaching Full Registration
- UEB Online Accessible Braille Training (Literacy and Numeracy)
- First Aid & CPR
- Anaphylaxis
- Working with Children's Check
- Level 1 Volleyball Referee qualification
Personal Interests
- Education
- Volleyball
- Music
- Family and friends
Timeline
Team Leader
Manor Lakes P-12 College
01.2024 - Current
Generalist Primary Teacher
Manor Lakes P-12 College
01.2021 - Current
Casual Relief Teacher
Tradewind Australia
01.2020 - 12.2020
Training Manager
The Sporting Globe
01.2018 - 07.2020
Swimming Teacher
Elite Swimming Performance
03.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Education (P-12) - Education
Victoria University
- Inspire - Local Leaders (2023)
- Victorian Institute of Teaching Full Registration
- UEB Online Accessible Braille Training (Literacy and Numeracy)
- First Aid & CPR
- Anaphylaxis
- Working with Children's Check
- Level 1 Volleyball Referee qualification
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