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Blythe Bishop

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I am a graduate teacher and my specialised teaching areas are History and geography. For teaching, I have a passion for creating positive high school experiences for all students. I embrace a balanced approach that combines inquiry-based learning with direct instruction to build both skills and content knowledge effectively. My teaching focuses on creating strong classroom engagement and building meaningful rapport with students that creates an inclusive and supportive environment. I am committed to continuously exploring new and engaging strategies to deliver content in innovative ways, to ensure my lessons are authentic, relevant, and impactful.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

OSCH Educator

Jabiru Before and After School Care
Brisbane, QLD
01.2024 - Current
  • As an Afterschool Care Educator, I am responsible for creating a safe and supportive space where children can unwind, engage, and have fun after the school day
  • My role involves planning and leading a range of activities—from arts and crafts to sports and games—that encourage social interaction, creativity, and physical activity
  • I also provide homework support and manage behaviours

Assistant Teacher

Mastery Schools Australia
Springfield, QLD
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • For the past 18 months in my position as an Assistant Teacher at Mastery Schools Australia, I have assisted teachers in classrooms by monitoring behavior and attending to students who require help.
  • Additionally, every week I teach maths, spelling and reading to small grounds of four to ten students
  • Classroom Support: Assisting the lead teacher in managing the classroom, maintaining discipline, and creating a conducive learning environment
  • Instructional Assistance: Supporting teaching activities by preparing materials, helping with lesson delivery, and providing one-on-one or small group assistance to students
  • Student Engagement: Encouraging student participation, answering questions, and offering additional help to students who may be struggling with the material
  • Behavior Management: Assisting in managing student behaviour and ensuring a safe and respectful classroom environment
  • Special Needs Support: Providing additional support to students with special needs or learning disabilities, as directed by the lead teacher
  • Classroom Organization: Assisting in organizing classroom materials, maintaining cleanliness, and setting up for lessons and activities
  • Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and stay updated with best practices in education
  • Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.

Teacher of Learning to Swim and Water Safety

Rackley Swimming
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • I worked in this role as a swimming instructor
  • I taught swimming skills from entry-level to squad level
  • This position required high levels of class management, communication skills and time management
  • Skill Instruction: Teaching proper swimming techniques, strokes, and breathing methods to beginners and helping advanced swimmers refine their skills
  • Lesson Planning: Creating lesson plans that cater to the needs and abilities of different students, progressing from basic skills to more advanced techniques
  • Water Confidence: Building swimmers' confidence in the water, especially with beginners who may have water-related fears or anxieties
  • Water Safety Education: Educating students about water safety practices, including recognizing hazards, using life-saving equipment, and responding to emergencies
  • Communication: Maintaining clear communication with students and their parents or guardians to provide updates on progress and address concerns
  • Certifications: Stayed up to date with certifications and training in lifeguarding, CPR and first aid

Hospitality

Mount Gravatt Marketta
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • I was employed to cook and prepare food and serve customers

Teacher of Learning to Swim and Water Safety

Aquatic Achievers
01.2022
  • This position included the same skills and roles as my previous swim teaching position

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS/ BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
12.2024

Completion of Highschool -

Clairvaux Mackillop College
01.2019

Skills

  • Specialise in Geography and HASS
  • Teaching strategies
  • Pedagogical skills
  • Project-based learning
  • Hands-on learning
  • Student support
  • Student rapport building
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Student engagement

Portfolio

Final Year Placement Evaluation Report with Feedback from my Supervising Teacher

Reference

Additional Qualifications

  • BlueCard (paid)
  • AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW)

Timeline

OSCH Educator

Jabiru Before and After School Care
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Mastery Schools Australia
01.2022 - 01.2024

Teacher of Learning to Swim and Water Safety

Aquatic Achievers
01.2022

Teacher of Learning to Swim and Water Safety

Rackley Swimming
01.2018 - 01.2021

Hospitality

Mount Gravatt Marketta
01.2017 - 01.2019

BACHELOR OF ARTS/ BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

Completion of Highschool -

Clairvaux Mackillop College

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