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Anna Sanders

Colyton,NSW

Summary

My teaching philosophy is to instil a love of learning to develop lifelong learners armed with the knowledge, skills and capabilities needed in the 21st century. Creating authentic learning opportunities, a peaceful, cohesive classroom environment with clear expectations and achievable individual goals for all students are needed in enabling students to flourish. Through the development of holistic programs, use of assessments, rigorous data collection and tracking, I have created differentiated skills-based tasks centred around individual student abilities. I am committed to enriching students with tasks designed for creative and critical thinking, problem solving while integrating ICT in meaningful ways to integrated learning. Accomplished primary school educator for [Number] years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential. Focused and dedicated primary school educator with [Number] years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages [Number] to [Number] using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions. Accomplished [Job title] successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary School Teacher – Kindergarten to Year 6

St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox School (Sydney)
  • Covering multiple classes a day ranging from Kindergarten to Year 6, as well providing small group and one on one support for students from an EAL/D background
  • Assessment scheduling, assessing and reporting for areas such as Music, Arts, IT and Literacy
  • Creating innovative, flexible content incorporating differentiation needs, student needs and abilities as well multiple learning areas
  • Communicating effectively with staff, community and parents to create cohesive learning environment
  • Organising Easter services for parents and members of the community including student performances.

Casual Primary School Teacher – Kindergarten to Year 6

St Peter’s National School Dunboyne, Mary Mother of Hope Senior School, Mary Mother of Hope Junior School
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Taught multiple classes a day ranging from Kindergarten to Year 6, covering a range of classes from Literacy to Religion
  • Efficiently and effectively developed positive relationships with students to create a peaceful, learning environment
  • Established clear behaviour expectation by outlining and rewarding rules and expectation
  • Liaised with classroom teachers to ensure all set work was completed to a high degree
  • Provided small group and individual learning in Maths and Literacy to supplement classroom learning for student requiring additional support.

Primary School Teacher – Kindergarten

Turner School
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implements engaging, play and skills-based units of work to improve student outcomes in Maths, Science and Literacy using assessment and data informed research
  • Incorporating and modelling the High Impact Teaching Strategies based on John Hattie’s research on Collective Teacher Efficacy
  • Conducting a wide range of formative and summative assessments to inform teaching practices
  • Engaging in professional development and research on John Hattie’s’ High Impact Teaching strategies, Kath Murdoch Inquiry, David Hornsby workshops for spelling and writing
  • Conducting one on one parent interviews throughout the year to support individual learning goals for literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional learning
  • Participated in school-wide initiatives and committees to enhance the school community such as Professional Learning Communities and School Literacy Workshops for Parents
  • Liaised with supervisors, colleagues, parents and communities to support students with additional needs and students with languages other than English.

Primary School Teacher – Year 1 and Year 3

Palmerston Primary School
12.2017 - 12.2021
  • Developed and implemented engaging and innovative lesson plans and units of work for Year 1 and Year 3 students in various subjects such as Math, Science, English, Physical Education and Social and Emotional Learning
  • Utilized various teaching methods and strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students, such as students with trauma, disabilities, learning difficulties, and students from a language background other than English
  • Conducted formative and summative assessments and provided timely feedback to students and parents
  • Creating detailed semester reports based on summative and formative assessments
  • Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promoted student participation and collaboration
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues and parents to ensure student success
  • Engaged in professional discussions and observations.

Education

Bachelor of Education (postgrad) -

University of Canberra

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Education -

Macquarie University

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Establishing a culture of positive behaviours through clear expectations
  • Ability to motivate and engage students at their point of learning
  • Knowledge of diverse teaching methods and strategies
  • Proficient in using technology to enhance learning
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and administration
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Purposeful and data led unit, lesson and excursion planning
  • Conducting a range of formative and summative assessments
  • Patience and Persistence
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Written Communication
  • Bilingual Education
  • Decision-Making
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Elementary Education
  • Community Partnerships

References

Available upon request

Languages

Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Casual Primary School Teacher – Kindergarten to Year 6

St Peter’s National School Dunboyne, Mary Mother of Hope Senior School, Mary Mother of Hope Junior School
09.2023 - 02.2024

Primary School Teacher – Kindergarten

Turner School
01.2022 - 07.2023

Primary School Teacher – Year 1 and Year 3

Palmerston Primary School
12.2017 - 12.2021

Primary School Teacher – Kindergarten to Year 6

St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox School (Sydney)

Bachelor of Education (postgrad) -

University of Canberra

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Education -

Macquarie University
Anna Sanders