Amanda Jackson
New Beith,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Classroom Teacher bringing 20 years' experience in Primary School Teaching. Excellent communication skills. Driven to help all students excel. Competent at performing independently and as member of teaching team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher - Year Two
Yugumbir State School
02.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented differentiated lessons and engaging learning activities based on the Australian Curriculum and student needs.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and teaching colleagues to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and maintained behaviour expectations to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to develop teaching sequences, learning activities and resources.
- Undertaken Professional Development to improve my knowledge in specific programs/areas including - Science of Reading, Promoting Literacy Development (PLD), maintaining students' PLRs.
Teacher - Health and Technology
Yugumbir State School
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked well in a team setting.
- Planned and implemented lessons and activities to cover the curriculum content.
Classroom Teacher - Year Three
Yugumbir State School
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Planned and implemented differentiation lessons and learning activities to cover the curriculum content.
- 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.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Classroom Teacher - Year One
Yugumbir State School
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Planned and implemented differentiated lessons and learning activities.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and maintained behaviour expectations.
Special Education Teacher
Yugumbir State School
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Developed special education students support timetables.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Special Education - Teaching
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD12.2003
Skills
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Plan Development
- Collaborative Environments
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Nurturing Environment
Timeline
Classroom Teacher - Year Two
Yugumbir State School
02.2023 - Current
Teacher - Health and Technology
Yugumbir State School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Classroom Teacher - Year Three
Yugumbir State School
01.2016 - 12.2021
Classroom Teacher - Year One
Yugumbir State School
01.2010 - 12.2015
Special Education Teacher
Yugumbir State School
01.2005 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Education - Special Education - Teaching
Griffith University
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