Amanda Challis
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organised and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Access Advocate
Queensland Education Department
01.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualised instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Teacher
Department Of Education
01.2002 - 12.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Education
Master of Education - TESOL
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS11.2012
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS12.2001
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Student rapport
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- TESOL Certified
Referees
Anne Walker (HOSES)
awalk46@eq.edu.au
0422 458 507
Amanda Craig Sauer (Teacher/Access Advocate)
acrai11@eq.edu.au
0437 404 027
Timeline
Teacher/Access Advocate
Queensland Education Department
01.2021 - Current
Teacher
Department Of Education
01.2002 - 12.2020
Master of Education - TESOL
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Tasmania
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