Amy Medford
Mount Cotton,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Primary Teacher with a proven track record at Education Queensland, skilled in curriculum development and data analysis. Enhanced student literacy through targeted interventions, while fostering strong parent communication and mentorship. Successfully created a supportive classroom environment, promoting academic and emotional growth for diverse learners.
Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of child development principles and educational best practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher
Education Queensland
Waterford West State School
11.2000 - Current
- Taught lower grades 1 and 2.
- Taught composite 1/2
- Inclusion Teacher for Year 2 and a 1/2 class for Term 4 2024.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques.
- Created data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement by coordinating with other teachers.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Coordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances, and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
- Incorporated engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Improved student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy interventions and progress monitoring.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies that fostered a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based strategies.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, promoting academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Maintained classroom through discipline, order and personal interactions.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress, ensuring timely intervention when needed.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Assessed student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Addressed consistent behaviour problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor - Education (Primary)
Griffith University
QLD09-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Literacy interventions
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Individualized instruction
- Mentorship
- Class management
- Teacher collaboration
- Student needs assessments
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Education Queensland
11.2000 - Current
Bachelor - Education (Primary)
Griffith University