Darren Whyte
Gladstone,QLD
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Education Queensland, excelling in student engagement and classroom management. Spearheaded innovative project-based learning initiatives, enhancing students' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices. Demonstrated exceptional ability in fostering collaborative learning environments, leading to significant improvements in academic growth and social skills development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HPE/Humanities Teacher
Education Queensland
Gladstone, QLD
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
HPE Teacher
Education Queensland
Alexandra Hills, QLD
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through the integration of nutrition education in lesson plans.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, coaching various sports teams and coordinating tournaments.
HPE Teacher
Education Queensland
Browns Plains, QLD
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
HPE Teacher
Education Queensland
Ormeau, QLD
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through the integration of nutrition education in lesson plans.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, coaching various sports teams and coordinating tournaments.
HPE Teacher
Education Queensland
Proston, QLD
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through the integration of nutrition education in lesson plans.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, coaching various sports teams and coordinating tournaments.
Education
Bachelor of Education - HPE/History
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD09.2007
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Cultural Awareness
- Project-based learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Assessment Design
- Peer Evaluation
- Feedback Delivery
- Multimedia integration
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Management
Timeline
HPE/Humanities Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2022 - Current
HPE Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2019 - 12.2021
HPE Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2015 - 01.2018
HPE Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2011 - 01.2014
HPE Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Education - HPE/History
Griffith University