Denis O'Neill
Barrack Heights,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated HSIE teacher with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Class Teacher
Oak Flats High
Oak Flats, NSW
01.2000 - Current
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Coordinated materials and instructional plans for immersive activities exploring concepts.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
Relieving HT HSIE
Oak Flats High School
Oak Flats, NSW
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Oversaw the running of the HSIE faculty over an eighteen month period.
- Managed budgets across the last two financial years.
- Guiding the HSIE faculty in curriculum development, programming and assessment.
- Organising meaningful faculty planning days and initiatives to upskill staff on best practice in the classroom.
- Coordinating workshops for staff development days.
- Supporting and mentoring inexperienced staff from graduate to proficient professional standards.
Education
Bachelor of Education - English/History
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW09.1993
Skills
- Communicating effectively with members of the school community on various platforms
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop engaging, challenging and quality teaching programs and assessments
- Ability to differentiate teaching across a diverse range of learners
- Leadership - guiding and supporting fellow staff members on best practice in the classroom
- Professionalism - contributing to the school community in a meaningful fashion
Timeline
Relieving HT HSIE
Oak Flats High School
12.2021 - 07.2023
Class Teacher
Oak Flats High
01.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Education - English/History
University of Wollongong