Bree Broadhurst
Bargara,QLD
Summary
I am passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of all students and fostering professional relationships with my colleagues. I value the opportunity to develop and enhance pedagogical and classroom practices to ensure high expectations and engagement in the learning environment. I am committed to continued collaboration to ensure access to high quality, intellectually challenging pedagogical and theological education. I am confident in my delivery of teaching and learning and I am passionate about learning new techniques to enhance my teaching abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Year Eight Core Studies Classroom Teacher
Rockhampton Catholic Education
Bundaberg, QLD
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students are able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Establish clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boost student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conduct small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Develop strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assess student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Implement behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhance student comprehension by utilising diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provide timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to review goals to enhance future assessments and improve their performance.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Collaborate with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Use SchoolBox and Teacher Kiosk to upload student grades, assessment comments and absence data into computer systems.
- Implement inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Participate in parent, student and teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Plan and implement integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Shift between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participate in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Foster student curiosity and interest through PBL learning to allow them to build teamwork skills in creative hands-on activities.
Year Two Classroom Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
The Gap
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilising diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Year Four Classroom Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
The Gap, QLD
01.2019 - 12.2019
Year One Classroom Teacher, Acting APRE – All Saint’s Mass Preparation
Brisbane Catholic Education
The Gap
01.2018 - 12.2018
Full-Time Temporary Teacher
Newton Prep - Co-educational Preparatory School
London, England
09.2017 - 12.2017
Inner London Supply Teaching
Smart Teachers
London, England
02.2017 - 07.2017
Year Three Classroom Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
The Gap
01.2016 - 12.2016
Year Four Classroom Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
The Gap, QLD
01.2014 - 12.2015
Education
Graduate Certificate - Master of Education Inclusive Education
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12.2020
Certificate IV - Christian Ministry And Theology
Institute of Faith Education
Brisbane, QLD12.2013
Bachelor of Education - Primary
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12.2013
Skills
- Australian Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Technology Integration
- Student Progress and Development
- Project-based learning (PBL)
- Inclusive and Inquiry based Teaching and Learning
- Classroom Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
Professional Referees
- Ms Margo Carwardine, Principal, St Peter Chanel Primary School, 0429 012 685
- Miss Lara Martin, Classroom Teacher, St Peter Chanel Primary School, 0438 120 532
- Mrs Taryn Allen, Classroom Teacher, St Peter Chanel Primary School, 0402 790 928
Timeline
Year Eight Core Studies Classroom Teacher
Rockhampton Catholic Education
01.2022 - Current
Year Two Classroom Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
01.2020 - 12.2020
Year Four Classroom Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
01.2019 - 12.2019
Year One Classroom Teacher, Acting APRE – All Saint’s Mass Preparation
Brisbane Catholic Education
01.2018 - 12.2018
Full-Time Temporary Teacher
Newton Prep - Co-educational Preparatory School
09.2017 - 12.2017
Inner London Supply Teaching
Smart Teachers
02.2017 - 07.2017
Year Three Classroom Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
01.2016 - 12.2016
Year Four Classroom Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
01.2014 - 12.2015
Graduate Certificate - Master of Education Inclusive Education
Queensland University of Technology
Certificate IV - Christian Ministry And Theology
Institute of Faith Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary
Queensland University of Technology