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CHEN HELMORE

Bairnsdale,Australia

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educator with extensive experience in developing and implementing diverse curricula across various subjects. Expertise in motivating students through positive reinforcement and interactive instruction fosters an engaging learning environment. Proven ability to enhance literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, complemented by strong leadership in classroom administration and professional development. Proficient in classroom and online technologies, leveraging a Master's in Clinical Teaching and Leadership to create tailored programs that meet the unique needs of students and educators.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

East Gippsland Specialist School
01.2024 - Current
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • 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.

Classroom Teacher

Maffra Primary School
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • 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.
  • Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
  • Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Classroom Teacher

Nungurner Primary School
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized learning plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Developed excellent leadership skills at both a classroom level and Instructional level.
  • Used SPA to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Implemented ICT technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter.

Classroom Teacher

Lucknow Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized learning plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Developed excellent leadership skills at both a classroom level and Instructional level.
  • Used SPA to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Implemented ICT technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter.

Classroom Teacher

St.Joseph's Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
  • Used SPA to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Implemented ICT technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student learning.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Was District Sports Co-ordinator for over 30 schools to specifically organize sports and events for a variety of sporting carnivals.

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Orbost Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Provided creative, structured environment for primary aged children.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
  • Coached a variety of team with numerous students.

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Maffra Secondary College
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
  • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Maffra's core educational standards.

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Lowanna College
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into a variety of concepts.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
  • Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.

Education

Masters of Clinical Teaching - Education

Melbourne University
Melbourne, VIC
12.2017

Diploma of Gifted Education - undefined

Australian Catholic Education
12.2016

Diploma of Diverse Learning Needs in the Classroom - undefined

Australian Catholic Education
12.2016

Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation - Education and Health

Monash University
Churchill, VIC
12.2007

Diploma of Sport and Outdoor Recreation - undefined

Gippsland Institute of Tafe
Newborough, VIC
12.2006

Diploma of Fitness - undefined

Gippsland Institute of Tafe
Newborough, VIC
12.2006

Skills

  • Enhanced Leadership skills
  • Student-centred learning
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Special education
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Curriculum selection
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

East Gippsland Specialist School
01.2024 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Maffra Primary School
01.2023 - 01.2024

Classroom Teacher

Nungurner Primary School
01.2022 - 12.2022

Classroom Teacher

Lucknow Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2021

Classroom Teacher

St.Joseph's Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2018

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Orbost Primary School
01.2009 - 12.2011

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Maffra Secondary College
01.2008 - 12.2008

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Lowanna College
01.2007 - 12.2007

Diploma of Gifted Education - undefined

Australian Catholic Education

Diploma of Diverse Learning Needs in the Classroom - undefined

Australian Catholic Education

Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation - Education and Health

Monash University

Diploma of Sport and Outdoor Recreation - undefined

Gippsland Institute of Tafe

Diploma of Fitness - undefined

Gippsland Institute of Tafe

Masters of Clinical Teaching - Education

Melbourne University

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