ANISSA RICHARDS
The Leap,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with over 30 years of experience in primary education and leadership roles. Proficient in designing and implementing engaging curricula across subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, the Arts, and German language. Experienced in mentoring students with diverse needs and collaborating effectively with colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders. Proven ability to adapt and lead in various educational settings while fostering a positive learning environment.
Passionate Primary Teacher in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Offering warm and nurturing approach to fostering young minds, eager to learn and grow within educational environment. Brings foundational understanding of child development and effective classroom management techniques. Ready to use transferrable skills and develop new skills in remote, online roles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2004 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive education in core subjects and specialist lessons for students from Prep to Year 6
- Held numerous acting Principal positions, overseeing school operations, staff performance, and community events
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques.
- Designed a remote learning curriculum during the pandemic, facilitating student engagement through innovative online resources
- 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.
- Incorporated engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Coordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances, and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
- Improved student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy interventions and progress monitoring.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies that fostered a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, promoting academic success and personal growth.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based strategies.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Music Educator
Private & Community Classes
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Founded and operated small business offering Kindermusik classes, engaging parents and toddlers in music education
- Implemented after-school programs focused on specific musical genres or skill levels, providing additional opportunities for students to explore their interests in depth.
- Fostered positive learning environment by creating engaging lesson plans that incorporated elements of music history, theory, and composition.
- Enhanced student performance through individualized instruction, addressing diverse learning styles.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Managed classroom behaviour to establish and maintain clear classroom behaviour and discipline expectations.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate over 100 students about fundamentals of music.
German Teacher
Education Queensland
01.1991 - 07.2008
- Contributed to the development of departmental goals and objectives, aligning instructional practices with overall school priorities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for teaching German as a foreign language.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and guest speakers to expose students to authentic experiences in German-speaking environments.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instructional approaches as needed.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession by sharing insights on curriculum planning, instructional methods, and classroom management.
- Implemented authentic assessment methods such as student portfolios and performance tasks to evaluate language proficiency holistically.
- Enhanced student proficiency in German by incorporating immersive language activities and real-life scenarios into lesson plans.
- Modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners, using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and small group work.
- Developed students' cultural awareness by integrating elements of German history, traditions, and current events into lessons.
- Increased student engagement through the use of multimedia resources and authentic German texts in classroom instruction.
- Maintained communication with 1000s parents through conferences and phone calls.
Primary Teacher - Arts and Languages
Education Queensland, Multiple Schools
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Developed and implemented creative programs in music, drama, and languages, including leading inter-school events and competitions
- Mentored new teachers and provided professional development in curriculum design and behaviour management
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Incorporated engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Coordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances, and assemblies to enrich educational experience for all students.
- 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.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress, ensuring timely intervention when needed.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught German language, Music, Drama, Dance and Media Arts
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Employed informal and formal assessments to support student development and boost scores.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Psychological Sciences
01.2017
- With Distinction
- GPA: 6.5
Diploma of Education -
01.1990
GPA: 5.0
Bachelor of Arts - Music and German Language
12.1989
- Double Major
- GPA: 4.6
- Studied: Music (history, composition and performance, German (language, literature and culture)
Skills
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Administration
- Writing and Editing
- Computer, Internet, Email, Web Design, Social Media Posts
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Curriculum development
- Motivational techniques
- Parent-teacher communication
- Queensland College of Teachers - educator registration
- Classroom management
Language
English - Fluent
German - Familiar
Interests
- Music
- Mindfulness Practices
- Reading
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Video Gaming
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Music Educator - Private & Community Classes
01.2010 - 12.2013
Primary Teacher - Education Queensland
01.2004 - Current
Primary Teacher - Arts and Languages - Education Queensland, Multiple Schools
01.2000 - 12.2004
German Teacher - Education Queensland
01.1991 - 07.2008
Central Queensland University - Graduate Diploma, Psychological Sciences
University of Queensland - Diploma of Education,
University of Queensland - Bachelor of Arts, Music and German Language
Extra Skills
- Blogging, social media posting for private classroom group
- Digital Design - my small business - designing journals, planners, social media posts, webpage designs, stationery to sell on Etsy
Hobbies and Interests
Real Crime Podcasts, Reading - most genres, Gaming with my teenage Son, Watching international cricket, Listening to Music
Extra Skills
- Blogging, social media posting for private classroom group
- Digital Design - my small business - designing journals, planners, social media posts, webpage designs, stationery to sell on Etsy
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