Courtney Bacon
Canberra,ACT
Summary
AGS number: 87646946
TQI number: 027840
WVVP: 38191
Citizenship: Australian citizen
Passionate classroom teacher with a commitment to life long learning.
Committed team member who values collaboration.
Embeds student centred approach to teaching and learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Palmerston District Primary School
10.2022 - Current
- Supported students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Classroom Teacher
Arawang Primary School
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned learning experiences directly linked to the Australian Curriculum differentiated to meet individual student needs.
- Worked proactively to develop relationships with students and staff across the school.
- Collaborated with teaching teams to deliver their requested curriculum through the release role.
Gymnastics Coach
Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club
05.2009 - 10.2022
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
- Collaborated with coaches, students, and administrators to run high-quality program.
Learning Support Assistant
Torrens Primary School
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and learning activities.
- Studied and implemented various strategies in each classroom to meet needs of each student.
- Assisted with development and analysis of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSP).
- Carefully established expectations and professional relationships with students to enhance independence and knowledge.
- Promoted inclusion and diversity of student population through collaboration with outside experts such as OT's, speech pathologist's and NSET behaviour support teams.
- Provided detailed feedback to teachers and parents regularly regarding individual student progress.
Early Childhood Room Leader
Urambi Early Learning
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Proven successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Proactively built partnerships with families.
- Guided centre through assessment and rating.
Before and After School Care Director
Communities@Work
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Early Child Hood And Primary Education - Education
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT11.2022
Advanced Gymnastics Coach -
Gymnastics Australia
Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club05.2019
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Communities@Work
Canberra, ACT12.2016
Year 12 Completion -
Lake Tuggeranong College
Tuggeranong, ACT12.2015
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Communities@Work
Canberra, ACT12.2015
Year 10 Completion -
Melrose High School
Pearce, ACT12.2013
Skills
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Approachable
- Flexible
- Effective time management skills
- Reliable
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Palmerston District Primary School
10.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Arawang Primary School
07.2022 - 10.2022
Learning Support Assistant
Torrens Primary School
09.2019 - 04.2022
Early Childhood Room Leader
Urambi Early Learning
05.2017 - 05.2019
Before and After School Care Director
Communities@Work
11.2015 - 04.2017
Gymnastics Coach
Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club
05.2009 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Early Child Hood And Primary Education - Education
University of Canberra
Advanced Gymnastics Coach -
Gymnastics Australia
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Communities@Work
Year 12 Completion -
Lake Tuggeranong College
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Communities@Work
Year 10 Completion -
Melrose High School
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