Debra Smith

• Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
• For two years I worked in a part-time contract where I attended meetings, documented and organised the NCCD data for the P-12 years at the college.

• Implemented various instructional strategies including project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, and authentic assessment methods to engage all learners effectively.
• Established routines and procedures that maximized time spent on instruction while minimizing classroom disruptions.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
• Organized extracurricular events such as field trips and guest speakers to provide enriching experiences beyond the standard curriculum.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, incorporating new ideas into the curriculum accordingly.
• Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
• Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.

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• Arrived at school promptly and prepared to engage and supervise the assigned class.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Documented the interactions of the day so that, on returning, the classroom teacher was aware of the events and outcomes.

• Set up and established the first preschool centre at Columba catholic College.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.

• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
• Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.

• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
• Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.