Caitlin Melloy
Innisfail,QLD
Summary
As an energetic and enthusiastic junior school teacher, I pride myself on creating a welcoming classroom environment that fosters genuine engagement and enjoyment of learning. Imperative to this is forming meaningful relationships with each student as an individual learner. I strive to facilitate each learners journey in a supportive environment where taking risks is encouraged and every voice is valued.
As a learner myself, I enjoy opportunities to engage in new pedagogies as well as constantly updating my practice through reflection. I enjoy working co-operatively with other members of staff and learning from respective colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Relief Teacher
Holy Cross Catholic School Papatoetoe
Auckland, NZ
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Relief roles through years 0-8, implementing lessons across the full scale of Primary School Curriculum in NZ.
- Fostered my adaptability skills as a teacher.
- Cemented my understanding of my role in a cohesive school network.
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College
Alice Springs, NT
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Professional development in Mathematics with Guy Glover as a school wide focus.
- An Enriching introduction to the Australian Curriculum and implementation of it into my classroomm.
- Personal Professional development with the campus A.I.E.W to intergrate Aboriginal themes into teaching programmes.
- A unique inter school relationship between my class and an associated Catholic Community school to proactively explore the rich Arrente culture.
Year One Classroom Teacher
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Auckland, NZ
01.2019 - 01.2020
- School wide Professional development through Mathematics Curriculum focuses, Stephen Graham writing implementation and a Religious Education course and paper.
- Extra Curricular responsibilities outside of the classroom included coaching the School Gymnastics teams in Winter, and the Swimming teams in Summer.
- Personal development with Google Suite technology and curating interactive online lessons during Home Learning restrictions.
Year 2/3 Classroom Teacher
St Therese Primary School
Auckland, NZ
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Professional development in Growth mindset as a holistic school focus, Tools4Teachers writing courses, Tapasa Pacifific Cultural studies and Teacher’s New to Religious Education courses.
Extra responsibilities outside of classroom teacher role;
- School Sports Co-ordinator
- Teacher in charge of school resources
- Gardening and Environment maintenance
(Fixed Term Unit 1)
- Experience in a low decile school procured vast responsibilities concerning students health and welfare in school far beyond their education.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand11-2018
#RE501 Paper - "religious Education Today"
NZCCS - RE
New Zealand01-2020
Skills
- Classroom management through a positive work environment and individual relationships
- Organisational skills across lesson planning, resource management and classroom environment
- A Collegial member of staff enjoying opportunities to work collaboratively
- Open to updated pedagogy and advancing my educational knowledge
Timeline
Primary School Relief Teacher
Holy Cross Catholic School Papatoetoe
02.2023 - 07.2025
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Year One Classroom Teacher
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Year 2/3 Classroom Teacher
St Therese Primary School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of Auckland
#RE501 Paper - "religious Education Today"
NZCCS - RE