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Christine Grosskopf

Oakhurst

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Riverside Christian College, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Expert in differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Committed to enhancing student well-being and academic success through tailored support and effective communication with parents and colleagues.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - Year Level Coordinator

Riverside Christian College
01.2022 - Current
  • As Year Level Coordinator I oversee student well being for students in years 8 and 9. I assist year 8 and 9 teachers with behaviour issues or assessment infringements in the Distance Education space.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings including school camp where I am also the medical officer.

Teacher Special Education Unit

Urangan State High School
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.

Teacher Relief and Contract

Queensland Education Department
07.2009 - 05.2021

From 2009 to 2021 I lived and worked in Brisbane, whilst I focussed on my family and caring for my mother-in-law I worked relief and contract for Queensland Education.


I am currently a 7 year proficient teacher.

Education

Master of Education (Primary) - Education

Charles Sturt University
Albury, NSW
07-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Philosophy

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
12-1994

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Student engagement
  • Behaviour management
  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Growth mindset
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Student needs assessment

Timeline

Teacher - Year Level Coordinator

Riverside Christian College
01.2022 - Current

Teacher Special Education Unit

Urangan State High School
05.2021 - 12.2021

Teacher Relief and Contract

Queensland Education Department
07.2009 - 05.2021

Master of Education (Primary) - Education

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Philosophy

University of Sydney
Christine Grosskopf