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ANDREW MCDONALD
SYDNEY,NSW
Summary
Upbeat EDUCATOR devoted to promoting student learning and unleashing individual potential, with 35 years experience. Skillful in directing inclusive, all -encompassing classroom environments and enhancing student behaviour through positive and forward-thinking approaches. A dedicated relationship-builder with an analytical mindset with keen decision-making and people skills.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
Work History
NSW Department Of Education
Primary School Teacher
06.1989 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colours, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
13 CABSSYDNEY, NSW
Casual Call Center Agent
07.2016 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Delivered exceptional customer service by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Educated customers on company systems, form completion, and access to services.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Resolved problems quickly and satisfactorily and improved operations.
Education
UNIVERSITY WESTERN SYDNEYMilperra, NSW
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION from PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEYMilperra, NSW
DIPLOMA OF TEACHING from PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Instructional Strategies
- Special Assignments
- Social Studies Skills
- Learning Programs
- Multicultural Education
- Instructional Techniques
- Positive Interactions
- Interactive Media
- Educational Settings
- Collaborative Environments
- Educational Enrichment
- Role Playing
Availability
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Timeline
Casual Call Center Agent
13 CABS
07.2016 - 02.2021
Primary School Teacher
NSW Department Of Education
06.1989 - 05.2023
UNIVERSITY WESTERN SYDNEY
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION from PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY
DIPLOMA OF TEACHING from PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING
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