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Alyssa Roberts

Ormeau Hills,QLD

Summary

I am a dedicated and passionate Primary teacher with experience teaching Year 5 since mid-2023. I am committed to creating engaging and inclusive learning environments that support student growth and achievement. I have experience integrating technology into the classroom, effectively using one-to-one iPad learning to enhance student engagement and digital literacy. I thrive in collaborative environments and value teamwork and innovation to create meaningful learning experiences. Guided by my Christian faith, I strive to nurture students’ character, values, and well-being, fostering a supportive and respectful classroom culture.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School
01.2024 - Current

Year 5

  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualised plans to optimize student education.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education.

Classroom Teacher

St Augustine's College
06.2023 - 12.2023

Year 5

  • Designing and implementing a comprehensive and engaging curriculum aligned with educational standards and school policies.
  • Developing lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students could succeed and were challenged.
  • Regularly assessing students’ academic performance and monitored their progress.
  • Use of formative and summative assessments to identify individual strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Providing differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students, including those with diverse learning abilities and backgrounds.
  • Establishing a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters respect, cooperation, and discipline.
  • Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians to keep them informed about their child’s progress, achievements, and areas for improvement.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and set goals for improvement.
  • Collaborating with other teachers, staff, and specialists to share ideas and resources, ensuring a cohesive approach to student learning and support.

Educator

Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School - OSHC
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural issues.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe environments.

Field Placement Student

Southport State School
02.2023 - 03.2023

Year 4

  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Utilised various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Organised classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.

Field Placement Student

Marymount College
04.2022 - 05.2022

Year 6

  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
  • Utilised various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardised examinations.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.

Field Placement Student

Coomera Springs State School
05.2021 - 05.2021

Year 1

  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Provided individualised and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Primary Education

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
07.2023

High School Diploma -

Trinity College
Beenleigh, QLD
11.2019

Skills

  • Student Interaction
  • Child Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Educational Strategies
  • Technology integration
  • Class Instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Classroom Management
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School
01.2024 - Current

Classroom Teacher

St Augustine's College
06.2023 - 12.2023

Field Placement Student

Southport State School
02.2023 - 03.2023

Field Placement Student

Marymount College
04.2022 - 05.2022

Field Placement Student

Coomera Springs State School
05.2021 - 05.2021

Educator

Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School - OSHC
03.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Education - Primary Education

Griffith University

High School Diploma -

Trinity College
Alyssa Roberts