Bridget Nixon
Cleveland,QLD
Summary
Accomplished primary school educator for 25 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher
Faith Lutheran College, Redlands
03.2008 - Current
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, promoting academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units of study, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Casual Relief Teacher
Tracer
02.2007 - 03.2008
- Developed a positive classroom environment, fostering collaboration and respect among students.
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies, resulting in improved student focus and participation.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instructional support to students with special needs through differentiated instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique requirements.
Primary Teacher
Unicorn Preparatory School
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Led after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for struggling students, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
- Assessed student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Education
No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Fairhills Secretarial College
Cape Town, South Africa07.1996
Higher Education Teacher's Diploma - High School Teaching
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Human Movement (Sports Science)
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa12.1994
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student assessment
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
Reading, Amateur Photography, Family Time
When I have spare time, I enjoy reading and spending quality time with my family. I enjoy being creative and taking photos when opportunity arises.
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Faith Lutheran College, Redlands
03.2008 - Current
Casual Relief Teacher
Tracer
02.2007 - 03.2008
Primary Teacher
Unicorn Preparatory School
01.2003 - 12.2004
No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Fairhills Secretarial College
Higher Education Teacher's Diploma - High School Teaching
University of Stellenbosch
Bachelor of Arts - Human Movement (Sports Science)
University of Stellenbosch
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