Donovan Mondriaan

I am a dedicated and passionate pre-service teacher with a proven ability to enhance critical thinking and academic outcomes through real-world application of learning. I am experienced with creating and delivering engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs. I bring proven reliability, adaptability, and a commitment to student wellbeing and learning. While I have experience across all year levels, my strongest passion lies in teaching the early years (P-2), where I strive to foster curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in young learners. Through my university placements, I have proven expertise in classroom management and behaviour support, curriculum development, assessment and implementation of differentiation for diverse learners. I possess strong skills in communication and adaptability, ensuring success in dynamic educational settings. I am on track to graduate from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Primary Education (Primary Education Major, Science Education Minor) in September 2026, however I am open and willing to take on a 'Permission to Teach' role. I am currently employed at Emmaus College, Jimboomba as a Teacher Aide and have been since Term 4 2023, supporting students and teaching teams throughout the primary school.

Classroom Management

• Successfully managed classrooms of 25+ students, maintaining conducive learning environment with minimal disruptions.
• Implemented behaviour management plan that reduced classroom incidents.
• Created and enforced classroom rules and procedures, resulting in increase in student engagement.
• Implemented effective differentiation for students with diverse needs

Curriculum Development

• Designed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs and aligned with Australian Curriculum V9.
• Integrated technology into curriculum, enhancing learning outcomes and increasing student participation.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, improving student comprehension and retention.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Developed and administered formative and summative assessments, leading to improvements in overall student performance, specifically in mathematics.
• Utilized data from assessments to tailor instruction and provide targeted interventions, increasing student success rates.