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Deanne Cole

Summary

Proven educator with a track record of fostering student development and enhancing classroom management at Education Queensland. Skilled in lesson planning and parent-teacher communication. I have coordinated successful year-level activities and camps.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Education Queensland
02.2020 - Current
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • 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 teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Served as a year level coordinator, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
  • Organised Year 5 camp, including liaising with the camp to book accommodation and activities and allocating cabins and day groups to ensure that student needs were met. In addition, managed and administered student medication of all students on camp and ensured food and activities catered to the students requirements

Classroom Teacher

Education Queensland
07.2019 - 02.2020

Science Teacher (P-6) (1 day per week)

  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students across the school.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught science lessons across the whole school (P-6), giving students individual support.
  • Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
  • Established clear expectations for behaviour and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Delivered interactive lessons across all year levels to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.

Classroom Teacher

Education Queensland
07.2019 - 02.2020

Year 5 (2 days per week)

  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • 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.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Teacher Aide

Education Queensland
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • 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.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Teacher Aide

Education Queensland
02.2016 - 12.2017

Invest for Success Aide

  • Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs of the students in the class.
  • Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

Executive Assistant

NRG Asia Pacific
10.2002 - 02.2016

Executive support to Senior Counsel, Director Energy Trading & Director Project Finance

  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Preparation of bid documentation.
  • Processing reports/presentations.

Management of Asia Pacific IT function, including:

  • Systems availability.
  • Problem resolution / system support.
  • Investigation and purchase of new equipment and software, including IT requirements of satellite offices.
  • Briefing staff on use of IT equipment along with IT rules and regulations.

Management of Asia Pacific Head Office Assets and Equipment, including:

  • Purchase of new assets/equipment, including leased equipment.
  • Maintenance of Asset/Equipment Registers.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Education

Curtin University
Perth, WA
06.2019

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Development
  • Camp Coordination
  • Year Level Coordinator

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Education Queensland
02.2020 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Education Queensland
07.2019 - 02.2020

Classroom Teacher

Education Queensland
07.2019 - 02.2020

Teacher Aide

Education Queensland
01.2018 - 07.2019

Teacher Aide

Education Queensland
02.2016 - 12.2017

Executive Assistant

NRG Asia Pacific
10.2002 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Education - Education

Curtin University
Deanne Cole