Anna McLay
East Bendigo,VIC
Summary
At my core, I am an advocate for those from diverse backgrounds, and believe in working closely with these groups to achieve a successful outcome. I believe that the key to success lies with building strong relationships, and this can be applied to all industries. My experience teaching a range of students and liaising with their families and communities has enabled a plethora of skills and strengths in these areas. An ongoing goal of mine is to provide equitable access to all human beings regardless of their personal circumstance and history.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent CRT
KALIANNA SPECIAL SCHOOL
- Current
- Implementing diversely differentiated lessons to students from levels Prep-12
- Collaboration with a range of teaching and education support staff, seeking feedback on practice to encourage self-improvement
- Long-term replacement of teachers and therefore planning units of work for students
- Engagement with students who have special needs and a range of requirements, working closely with other staff members to enable positive learning outcomes and building positive relationships.
Generalist Classroom Teacher
MONTMORENCY PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Planning, implementing & evaluating engaging lessons with strong links to current curriculum
- Collaboration with colleagues to deliver a succinct learning program
- Implementation of regular mental health & wellbeing program, with a focus on resilience and respect
- Team Teaching in a shared classroom area.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies -
University of South Australia (online)
01.2021
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Deakin University, Burwood
01.2016
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Caulfield Grammar School
01.2010
Skills
- Proficient in presenting information to small and large groups
- Ability to connect with and advocate for people of diverse backgrounds
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Ability to adapt and learn efficiently and effectively
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Forming and maintaining positive professional relationships
- Outstanding computer literacy spanning a range of ICT programs
- Management and leadership skills
- Reliability, honesty, integrity and sincerity
Additional Qualifications
- 2021, First Aid & CPR Training, CPR First Aid
- 2016, Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students, ACER
Header - Version
1.0.4
Registration - Vit Registered Teacher Number
600506
Teaching History
- 04/01/2023, Present, KALIANNA SPECIAL SCHOOL, 53 Strickland Rd, East Bendigo, VIC, 3550, Permanent CRT, Part-Time (0.8), Implementing diversely differentiated lessons to students from levels Prep-12., Collaboration with a range of teaching and education support staff, seeking feedback on practice to encourage self-improvement., Long-term replacement of teachers and therefore planning units of work for students., Engagement with students who have special needs and a range of requirements, working closely with other staff members to enable positive learning outcomes and building positive relationships.
- 2017, 2022, MONTMORENCY PRIMARY SCHOOL, 123 Main St, Montmorency, VIC, 3094, Generalist Classroom Teacher, Full Time, Grade 1, Grade 1/2, Grade 1/2 (Team Leader), Grade 3/4, Grade 2, Grade 5/6, Inclusion and Diversity Leader, Respectful Relationships Coordinator, Grade 1/2 Team Leader, SRC & Assembly Coordinator, Planning, implementing & evaluating engaging lessons with strong links to current curriculum., Collaboration with colleagues to deliver a succinct learning program., Implementation of regular mental health & wellbeing program, with a focus on resilience and respect., Team Teaching in a shared classroom area., Respectful Relationships, The Resilience Project, CyberSmart, Top Ten Maths, CAFÉ Reading, The Stages of Writing, Soundwaves, SMART Spelling, Scratch Jnr, Inquiry Based Learning, NAPLAN
Additional Volunteer Roles
- 2014, Global Citizenship Volunteering program, Sre Ambel, Cambodia
- 2015, Starlight Room Express Volunteer, Royal Children’s Hospital
- 2016, Lions Club Camp Leader, Licola, VIC
Philosophy
As a teacher, I understand that each child brings their own personal diversities to the classroom. All students learn and thrive in different ways, which is something I embrace. This is achieved by providing a nurturing and encouraging environment, with individualised and appropriate learning approaches daily. By doing so, I form strong bonds with my students, resulting in caring, valued and trustworthy relationships. Students are given the creative freedom to express themselves in their own way and feel comfortable and safe when doing so. I strive to achieve personal connections with each student in the classroom, resulting in trust, respect and care with me, and also amongst their peers. Students should learn to love themselves and all the wonderful things they are capable of. They will be praised for their many achievements and will spread this confidence with other students in the classroom. My classroom is an open, safe, and respectful space which focuses on social and emotional well-being.
References
- Peter Bush, Principal, Kalianna Special School, (03) 5442 1311, Peter.Bush@education.vic.gov.au
- Kristie Morrison, Acting Assistant Principal, Montmorency Primary School, 0411 366 953, Kristie.Morrison@education.vic.gov.au
- Janene Worsam, Principal, Montmorency Primary School, (03) 9434 5944, Janene.Worsam@education.vic.gov.au
- Matthew Lewis, Learning Specialist, Montmorency Primary School, 0434 092 303, Matthew.Lewis@education.vic.gov.au
Timeline
Generalist Classroom Teacher
MONTMORENCY PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2022
Permanent CRT
KALIANNA SPECIAL SCHOOL
- Current
Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies -
University of South Australia (online)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Deakin University, Burwood
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Caulfield Grammar School
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