Cindy HARRIS
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
I am a dedicated classroom teacher with solid background educating primary students. With over 20 years of experience, having taught both in Australian Private schools and International school programs. I Maintain an organised and disciplined classroom environment devoted to my students learning. I am caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.
I am a motivated teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development and am well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. I have a focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
I have proven to be an enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills who easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. I have been able to create, monitor and sustain a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
TSS (The Southport School)
Southport , QLD
01.2009 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Assisted in the organization of school events such as assemblies or school plays.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Educational Director
Tyler International
Gold Coast, QLD
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Prepared and submitted budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Ensured that all classroom instruction was aligned with state standards for curriculum content and assessment practices.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, students, board members, and government officials concerning educational issues or concerns.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips, assemblies, clubs, and sports teams.
- Provided leadership during crisis situations involving students or staff members.
- Advised teaching staff and administration about curriculum development and use of material and equipment.
- Provided guidance to teachers regarding curriculum development and implementation strategies.
- Created an environment that fostered collaboration among all stakeholders in the school system.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new teachers by interviewing potential candidates and recommending hires.
Classroom Teacher
TKIS (The Kooralbyn International School)
Kooralbyn, QLD
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Classroom Teacher
Wonderland Primary
East London, Eastern Cape
01.2002 - 03.2006
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
Education
Diploma in Immigration Law - Immigration Law
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2008
Bachelor of Education - Primary Focus
Rhodes University
South Africa12-2002
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Parent and Teacher Conferences
- Motivating Students
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Project-Based Learning
- Classroom Management
- Learning Strategies
- Family Involvement
- Student Rapport
- Program Development
- TESOL Certified
- IEP Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Parental Participation
- Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- NEiTA ASG Inspirational Teaching Award (2 consecutive years)
- DIrector of Study Tour company
- Ironman triathlete
Affiliations
- Cross-country coach
- Junior Soccer co-ordinator
- Basketball manager
- Invovlement in School Concerts
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Fire Safety Traning
- NAPLAN Data
- Values and Behaviour Mangement Training
- Big Write Program
- Mentor Training
- Leadership Development training
- Diabetes Training
- Teaching and learning Strategies
- Moderation and Assessment Training
- Literacy course focusing on Literacy/Picture Books.
- Maths - Problem solving course
- Maths Core skills - assessment review
- Assessment and reporting policy
- Online learning - teaching and learning strategies
- Student development and care (validation) PD
- Literacy (Guided Reading) PD
- Literacy (Poetry in the classroom) PD
- Conflict resolution
- Managing disclosure
- Numeracy workshop
- Cyber Safety
- Students with disability conference
- Positive Behaviour workshop
- Connecting the Dots (family separation and the impact on children)
- Curriculum and content knowledge update workshop
- Positive Psychology (5 Modules)
- Seven Steps to Writing certificate
- THRASS certificate
- ICT training
- Reading strategies program (ISQ module)
- Professional standards
- Griffith University Mentor program
- BYOT Debate (pros and cons of online resources)
- Bounce Back resiliance program
- Edukite - online portal training
- Unit planner teacher training
- Theology and RE PD
- Speech and language impairment support training
- Guided enquiry PD
- Thinking skills program
- iMaths program teacher training
- Interactive White Board development PD
- Teachers working with students with ASD (ISQ module)
- Transformational Conversations Overcoming Roadblocks to Communication
- Educational Ajustment Program (EAP) Profile and Validation
- Brain research PD
- Gifted students PD
Timeline
Educational Director
Tyler International
03.2022 - 10.2023
Teacher
TSS (The Southport School)
01.2009 - Current
Classroom Teacher
TKIS (The Kooralbyn International School)
01.2007 - 12.2008
Classroom Teacher
Wonderland Primary
01.2002 - 03.2006
Diploma in Immigration Law - Immigration Law
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Education - Primary Focus
Rhodes University
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