Brett Loughman
Estella,NSW
Summary
Organized High School Teacher with 27 years of experience teaching over 2000 students. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Proficient in monitoring student academic progress, administering and grading assessments and maintaining detailed, complete student records. Dedicated to providing a balanced, engaging learning environment for all students. A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Science Teacher
Junee High
Junee, NSW
11.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Created and administered assessments to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure effective instruction of all students.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through differentiated instruction.
- Conducted science labs and demonstrations to facilitate student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by challenging students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance data.
- Integrated technology into classroom lessons to promote innovative teaching methods.
- Established a positive learning environment conducive to student engagement.
- Supervised students in the laboratory setting during experiments and projects.
- Planned field trips related to specific scientific topics for educational enrichment.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques including lectures, discussions, videos, role playing, simulations.
- Attended professional development workshops on current trends in education practices.
- Employed differentiated strategies based on student needs and learning styles.
- Established strong relationships with colleagues across departments and grade levels.
- Organized extracurricular events such as Science Fair competitions or club meetings.
- Adhered to safety protocols while leading laboratory activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student academic performance.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Used differentiated instructional techniques to promote content relevance.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Secondary Science Teacher
Crookwell High
Crookwell
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Created and administered assessments to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure effective instruction of all students.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through differentiated instruction.
- Conducted science labs and demonstrations to facilitate student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by challenging students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance data.
- Integrated technology into classroom lessons to promote innovative teaching methods.
- Established a positive learning environment conducive to student engagement.
- Supervised students in the laboratory setting during experiments and projects.
- Planned field trips related to specific scientific topics for educational enrichment.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques including lectures, discussions, videos, role playing, simulations.
- Attended professional development workshops on current trends in education practices.
- Employed differentiated strategies based on student needs and learning styles.
- Adhered to safety protocols while leading laboratory activities.
Secondary Science Teacher
Northern Beaches Secondary College
Cromer
01.2009 - 09.2016
- As per above teaching positions
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Created and administered assessments to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure effective instruction of all students.
Secondary Science Teacher
Wade High
Griffith
07.1997 - 12.2008
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Created and administered assessments to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure effective instruction of all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching - Biology
University of Western Sydney
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Instructional Strategies
- Safety Procedures
- Project-based learning
- Physical Science
- Chemistry
- Program and Classroom Management
- Biological Science
- Environmental Science
- Laboratory Management
- STEM Programs
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Technologies Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Life Science
- Curriculum Development
- Student Records Management
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Instruction Modifications
- Student Engagement
- Google Classroom
- Differentiated Science Instruction
- Field Trip Coordination
- Program Planning
- New Teacher Training
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
Timeline
Secondary Science Teacher
Junee High
11.2019 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher
Crookwell High
09.2016 - 09.2019
Secondary Science Teacher
Northern Beaches Secondary College
01.2009 - 09.2016
Secondary Science Teacher
Wade High
07.1997 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching - Biology
University of Western Sydney
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