Dean Walker
School Teacher (Casual)
Coffs Harbour,NSW
Summary
Approachable : Ability to create a warm, welcoming and safe environment in which students, parents and collegues feel free to make contributions, ask questions and receive information in an explicit manner
Respectful : To acknowledge the skills, talents and contributions of all students, parents and collegues in the school community
Communicator: To deliver explicit instructions in a variety of ways to facilitate the learning needs of all students. To communicate with parents effectively to ensure
Learner: To continue improving through the completion and implementation of a variety of teaching programs and practices. Able to learn new skills easily and follow instructions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Bishop Druitt College
Coffs Harbour, NSW
01.2021 - Current
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in all learning areas.
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Instructed K - 12 students in all key learning areas.
Primary School Teacher
NSW Department of Education
Liverpool, Sydney, NSW
03.2000 - 12.2006
- Developing and implementing a whole school based achievement and recognition program.
- Organising / coaching intra and inter school swimming, athletics and cross country teams, carnivals and gala days
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Using a wide variety of technology to support learning in the classroom and at home.
- Maintained student portfolios used for monitoring skills assessments and work samples needed for promotion and to monitor areas needing improvement.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
Education
Diploma of Education - Education
Sydney Institute Of Education
Oatley, Sydney 01.1985 - 12.1987
Skills
Creative problem solving
Verbal and written communication
Safety awareness
Organizational abilities
Group and individual instruction
Adaptable
Relationship building and management
Instructional technology
Reliable and committed
Honest and hardworking
Dependable, trust worthy and flexible
Self driven, independent and adaptable
Additional Information
Other Qualifications
-CPR and Emergency care certificate
-Active After Schools Community Coaching certificate
-Soccer, rugby league and cricket coaching level 1 certificate
-PD/H/PE Co-ordinator
-Student Representative Council Co-ordinator
Interests
- Soccer; playing and coaching for the past 47 years
- Surfing
- Photography
Timeline
Teacher
Bishop Druitt College
01.2021 - Current
Primary School Teacher
NSW Department of Education
03.2000 - 12.2006
Diploma of Education - Education
Sydney Institute Of Education
01.1985 - 12.1987
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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