Elan Gibson (VIT #323889)
Rosebud,VIC
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 2, Teacher
Macleay Island State School
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Year 3 Teacher
Mount Cotton State School
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Prep, Year 1 Teacher
Our Lady Of Fatima
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Year 2, Teacher
Benton Junior College
07.2006 - 12.2007
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Year 4, Teacher
West Walton Elementary
08.2004 - 12.2005
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Year 4, Teacher
Cedar Lane Elementary
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
California Teaching Degree - Multiple Subject Teaching Crediential With CLAD
California Fresno State University
Fresno, California06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Minor in Arthistory
University of California At Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California09.2001
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Program Development
- Student assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
References
Nigel Wiggins, Retired Educator with Queensland College of Teachers.
email: nwiggins@bigpond.net.au
Timeline
Year 2, Teacher
Macleay Island State School
04.2018 - 06.2018
Year 3 Teacher
Mount Cotton State School
01.2015 - 12.2015
Prep, Year 1 Teacher
Our Lady Of Fatima
01.2009 - 12.2012
Year 2, Teacher
Benton Junior College
07.2006 - 12.2007
Year 4, Teacher
West Walton Elementary
08.2004 - 12.2005
Year 4, Teacher
Cedar Lane Elementary
09.2003 - 06.2004
California Teaching Degree - Multiple Subject Teaching Crediential With CLAD
California Fresno State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Minor in Arthistory
University of California At Santa Barbara
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