Amanda Zaccagnini
Campbelltown,SA
Summary
I have been committed to Catholic Education for seventeen years. My faith is extremely important to me. I have a deep appreciation of Catholic beliefs. I promote the mission of the Catholic Church and actively engage in its ministry.
I strive to bring out best in students and to build positive relationships between not only the children but staff, leadership, the parish and the whole school community.
I willingly take on leadership roles and initiatives and take pride in supporting others. My passion for student and staff wellbeing is evident through my work as well as my role as a school Chaplain.
I show leadership in all areas and often lead my team to implement new initiatives and learning programs.
I believe it is important to constantly reflect on teaching practices to ensure the delivery of a high standard of learning for students. I see ongoing learning as essential for personal and professional growth.
I work from my heart and believe that working in education is a vocation to God's calling to the greater good.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher and POR
St Francis Of Assisi School
2006.07 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for students.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using strategies from Berry Street Education Model (BSEM)
- Teach through the example of our Patron Saint, St Francis of Assisi.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Mentor and support staff through POR position.
- Continuing to learn to improve teaching practice as well as for own personal and professional growth.
- Promotes the mission of the Catholic Church and actively engages in its ministry.
- Strong appreciation of Catholic beliefs and values.
- Works closely with staff, students, families, parish and school community
- Builds strong, respectful and supportive relationships
- Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Work and lead others to implement Clarity
- Advised and supported students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported teachers through classroom management, appropriate lesson plans and creating suitable resources.
School Chaplain R-6
Whitefriars Catholic School
2021.01 - 2022.12
- Worked professionally and positively with all staff.
- Supported staff to implement personalised plans for learning for students who required it.
- Demonstrated a quality differentiated curriculum to staff.
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with all staff, students, families and school community.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Supported students experiencing hardship.
- Liaised closely with school principal, counsellor and wellbeing coordinator.
- Made mandatory reports when necessary.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Aspring Leaders
Catholic Education South Australia
12.2024
Middle Leaders: Teacher Leadership Program
Catholic Education South Australia
08.2023
Graduate Certificate in Catholic Education
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA2021
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA2005
Skills
- Active and respectful member of a team
- Open minded and hard working
- Driven and determined to reach high standards
- Hard working with a strive desire to perform
- Ongoing willingness to learn
- Leadership skills to lead and support others
- Passionate about teaching and student wellbeing
- Respectful member of staff
- Demonstrates a deep appreciation of Catholic beliefs and values
- Promotes the mission of the Catholic Church and actively engages in its ministry
- Teaching and supporting students in their Sacramental journey
- Nurturing the religious culture of the school
- Passionate about teaching the practices of St Francis of Assisi
- Sound knowledge of ICT and 21 century pedagogy
- Learning and supporting staff through Clarity
- Currently participating in the Aspiring Leadership and Middle Leadership courses
Timeline
School Chaplain R-6
Whitefriars Catholic School
2021.01 - 2022.12
Classroom Teacher and POR
St Francis Of Assisi School
2006.07 - Current
Aspring Leaders
Catholic Education South Australia
Middle Leaders: Teacher Leadership Program
Catholic Education South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Catholic Education
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
University of South Australia
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