Friendly, caring, approachable, creative and have a passionate ‘career’ teacher.
A committed Christian who considers it a privilege to share Jesus’ love with the school community.
Excellent at building rapport and maintaining relationships with students, staff and families in the school community.
Experienced in reporting, assessing, moderating and planning an inquiry programme that addresses individual needs.
Passionate in catering and managing the diverse individual needs in a classroom.
Able to work with allied health professionals to ensure the 'team' best support the needs of the learner.
Able to implement firm, fair and consistent behaviour management that allows the children to learn and take risks in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment.
A collaborator who can work in a team-teaching situation and collaborate wider in planning teams.
A confident user of the Australian Curriculum V.9 and inquiry pedagogy.
A committed learner who is always eager to broaden my knowledge and advance my teaching practice.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Relief Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Immanuel Primary School, Brighton Primary School, Linden Park Primary
Adelaide
01.2024 - Current
Created an environment conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm and energy in the classroom.
Established positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Assisted with classroom management and provided support for students who needed extra attention.
Adapted teaching methods according to individual student's abilities and needs.
Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
Learning Enrichment Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Para Vista
07.2024 - 09.2025
Deliver teaching in a variety of classrooms to meet the needs of all students
Work within a dynamic team of Learning Enrichment Teachers
Collaborate alongside the Teaching and Learning Coordinator to plan and deliver specific teaching and learning programs in years 1,2 and Foundation
Write ILP's along side teachers and communicate these with parents
Collaborate in a large planning team to ensure stimulating and engaging inquiry learning in the classroom
Classroom Year 1 and 2 Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Para Vista
01.2023 - 12.2023
Worked fulltime in a year 3 and 4 classroom for semester 2
Worked 0.5 in a year 1 and 2 classroom for semester 1
Deliver teaching in a Year 3 and 4 and Year 1 and 2 classroom to meet the needs of all students
Collaborate in a large planning team to ensure stimulating and engaging inquiry learning in the classroom
Special Day team members - NAIDOC, Harmony Day, Maths Week
Classroom Year 1/2 Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Para Vista
01.2022 - 12.2022
Worked 0.5 FTE in a successful and seamless Team-Teaching partnership Teaching role in a Year 1 and 2 classroom
Deliver teaching in a Year 3 and 4 and Year 1 and 2 classroom to meet the needs of all students
Collaborate in a large planning team to ensure stimulating and engaging inquiry learning in the classroom
Special Day team members - NAIDOC, Harmony Day, Maths Week
Co-Leadership of Stage 3 Team
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Para Vista
01.2016 - 12.2021
Ensure Team runs effectively and efficiently
Co-ordinate and ensure all planning needs are met by the team
Co-ordinate Stage Events - excursions, camps, swimming, events with Endeavour
Support, encourage and ensure the wellbeing of teachers in our team
Classroom Year 3 and 4 Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Para Vista
01.2013 - 12.2021
Worked 0.5 FTE in a successful and seamless Team-Teaching partnership
Deliver teaching in a Year 3 and 4 and Year 1 and 2 classroom to meet the needs of all students
Collaborate in a large planning team to ensure stimulating and engaging inquiry learning in the classroom
Special Day team members - NAIDOC, Harmony Day, Maths Week
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
Pedare Christian College
01.2001 - 12.2012
Year 1 Classroom Teacher (0.6) 2012
Reception Teacher (0.2) 2002-2011
Year 2 Classroom Teacher (1.0) 2001-2002
Reception Teacher
Southern Road Primary School
, UK
01.1998 - 12.2000
Company Overview: UK
Reception Teacher (1.0)
Year 1 Teacher (1.0)
UK
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education
University of South Australia
01.1993
Year 12 -
Woodlands Church of England Girls Grammar School
01.1990
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Passion for holistic and inclusive education
Excellent oral communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Classroom management
Hobbies and Interests
Strong orientation and dedication towards family and friends.
Active Club member at Brighton Surf Club.
Holidaying and travelling with my family.
References
Mrs Claudia Deanshaw, Deputy Principal, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista, 0421 680 777
Mrs Therese Abraham, Classroom Teacher, Good Shepherd Lutheran School - Para Vista, 0438 852 973
2022/2023, School Compliance Professional Development, Valuing Safe Communities, Independent Learning Plans (ILP) and the Response to Intervention (RTI), Connect Schools Conference - Better Together, Christian Studies - Key Teacher 2 day Conference, LTR - Listen Think Respond - Literacy Program (3 days), First Aid (09/23)
2021, AISSA Moderation Project, Cultures of Thinking: the 8 Cultural Forces, Technologies Action Research (AISSA), Digital Technologies Roll-out Night, Positive Education, TSD 1: Teaching Students with Dyslexia - Playberry, Valuing Safe Communities Online Refresher, Restorative Practice, Be Well Learn Well - Connected Schools Conference, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Mandatory Reporting 2021
2019/2020, Keeping Safe Curriculum Refresher, Mandatory Reporting Refresher, AISSA Moderation Project, Moderation with focus on quality tasks and rubrics (AISSA), Awareness Based Leadership, Theory U and U Journaling, Well Being at Good Shepherd, Australian Curriculum - transdisciplinary learning - Meta praxis focus, Australian Curriculum - Learning Progressions (2 days), Learning Support and National Consistent Collection of Data Masterclass - Mr Charles Leadbeater, Bloom's Taxonomy and Developing Quality Questions for Teachers and Students - J. Farrell, Future Schools Conference (Melbourne), Inquiry and Personalised Learning with Dr Jeni Wilson, ALEA Spelling PD - Misty Adinou, Positive Education, School visit - West Bentleigh Melbourne - Observation on EDI and teaching children with learning difficulties., Cultures of Thinking: the 8 Cultural Forces, Understanding the Australian Curriculum - Technologies (AISSA)
Timeline
Learning Enrichment Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
07.2024 - 09.2025
Casual Relief Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Immanuel Primary School, Brighton Primary School, Linden Park Primary
Before and After School Care Assistant at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolBefore and After School Care Assistant at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School