Eddie Alexander
Essendon,VIC
Summary
Drawing on my 19 years as an established and self-motivated teacher working in primary education with children of different backgrounds with diverse needs, I am now looking to expand my experience and skill-set in a position that continues to focus on improving the educational and developmental journey of children and adolescents.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Relief Teacher
North Melbourne Primary School
04.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
North Melbourne Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Planned, taught and assessed units of maths, literacy, science, wellbeing and humanities as required by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, customizing each unit so that all students could grow and succeed regardless of their starting level of ability.
- Taught students from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children of refugee families.
- Created engaging and diverse learning content using a wide range of digital and physical resources within a collaborative working environment.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, areas for growth, and learning and behaviour patterns that needed to be further strengthened.
- Communicated and built relationships with external organisations such as Zoos Victoria, Fair Trade International, Landcare Victoria (native garden project), Vestas: Global Leader in Sustainable Energy and Wurundjeri elders to seek approval for the school to give the Acknowledgement of Country in the language of Woiwurrung.
- Established professional streams of communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Supported and collaborated with colleagues across all year levels as part of the school-wide Annual Implementation Plan.
- Entered, managed and analysed data using digital software programs to determine success of practice and future needs.
Education Programs Support Officer
Zoos Victoria
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Reviewed, edited and evaluated copy content for correct grammar and style that aligned with established guidelines and intended outcomes.
- Created content for the program’s social media campaigns.
- Completed data entry reporting re: use of online media by external organisations.
Sessional Educator
National Gallery Of Victoria
05.2019 - 10.2019
- In collaboration with colleagues, presented a wide range of learning programs to students ranging from preschool through to Year 12.
- Demonstrated skills to engage discussions and prompt creative output from students in response to pieces of art and exhibitions.
- Regularly updated knowledge and understanding of art practices through new exhibitions as they came on display.
Education Support
Eltham East Primary School
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural and emotional support to individual students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Used behaviour modelling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
- Supported classroom teachers in lesson preparation and delivery.
- Participated in meetings involving parents and school leaders to support continual growth and improvement at an academic, social and emotional level.
Education Support
Various Schools
01.2006 - 04.2012
- Schools included Ross Park Primary School (Alice Springs), Thornbury Primary School, Hampton Primary School and Elsternwick Primary School.
Education
Bachelor of Education With Honours First Class - Education
RMIT University
Brunswick, VIC12.2016
Post-Graduate Diploma - Psychological Science
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Diverse, concise and effective communication skills
- Critical and creative thinking used to problem-solve, work towards and reach short and long-term goals
- Presentation and teaching of new ideas and information
- Relationship building with a variety of stakeholders
Referees
Available on request
Timeline
Casual Relief Teacher
North Melbourne Primary School
04.2023 - Current
Education Programs Support Officer
Zoos Victoria
08.2020 - 04.2021
Sessional Educator
National Gallery Of Victoria
05.2019 - 10.2019
Classroom Teacher
North Melbourne Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2022
Education Support
Eltham East Primary School
09.2012 - 09.2016
Education Support
Various Schools
01.2006 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Education With Honours First Class - Education
RMIT University
Post-Graduate Diploma - Psychological Science
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
La Trobe University
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