Dante Olive
Melbourne
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with strong leadership skills, committed to creating a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment. Confident in addressing individual student needs and fostering meaningful relationships with students and their families. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and achievement through personalized learning approaches and collaborative efforts with families. Attend and participate in weekly teacher strategy meetings and ensuring my teaching aligns with the curriculum and school values. Understands professional and ethical requirements for teachers in a bicultural environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Truganina P9 College
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Student Teacher
Botany Downs Primary School
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behaviour, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Student Teacher
Mangere Central School
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Student Teacher
Rongomai Primary School
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Contracter
ERG Workforce
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Student Teacher
Ormiston Primary
05.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behaviour, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ03.2024
Skills
- Teambuilding
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
- Student Engagement
References
A current reference will be provided upon request.
Shirley Johnston - Primary Teacher at Botany Downs Primary School | 021 737 640 | shirleyj@botanydowns.school.nz
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Truganina P9 College
01.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Botany Downs Primary School
05.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
Mangere Central School
09.2022 - 09.2022
Student Teacher
Rongomai Primary School
05.2022 - 06.2022
Contracter
ERG Workforce
12.2021 - 01.2022
Student Teacher
Ormiston Primary
05.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Auckland University of Technology
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