Art
Elena Volf Fidalgo
Teacher
Battery Hill,QLD
Summary
Turnaround schoolteacher who excels in cultivating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with all educational constituencies, including parents, students, administrators, and the community. I am a strong instructional leader with significant education experience and solid foundation in best practices for all content areas.
Privileged to have taught across from prep to year 6. A year-level coordinator where organising camps, events, and alternate uniforms for those graduating from Primary School was component of my role. Leading a team by conducting weekly meetings discussing curriculum and best ways of teaching; monitoring students’ progress and behaviour and ensuring we are all meeting the needs of individual students.
Developing an art program in our educational institution and teaching artist studies and art appraisals. Teaching beyond the years of primary school all the way through to year 10. Coordinated an art exhibition for parents, friends, and guests to view students’ artworks.
Been a part of marshalling the first ever public speaking competition in liaison with the Lions Club.
Organised a leadership program for the year 6 students. Enabled students to participate in community service work for students to develop empathy and appreciation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher (prep -year 6)
The Lakes College
North Lakes, QLD
02.2008 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organisation.
Year 6, Year Level Coordinator
The Lakes College
North Lakes, QLD
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Organised camps, events and alternate uniforms for students graduating Primary School.
- Conducted weekly meetings discussing curriculum, best practice, monitoring students progress and behaviour.
Art Teacher (Prep - Year 10)
The Lakes College
North Lakes, QLD
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.
- Maintained student attendance, grades and other required records using [Software].
- Helped students manipulate variety of media to express emotions, feelings, attitude and intent.
- Guided students to promote art studies and support student success and achievement.
- Educated students on cultural influences on music and art styles and techniques of modern and historic art.
- Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Taught students how to appraise their artworks
- Organised an art exhibition for parents, friends and guests to view student's artworks.
- Entered Art high school students in an Art Competition and worked tirelessly to encourage those students to complete their artworks.
Teacher
St Hilda's Anglican School For Girls
Southport, QLD
05.2004 - 12.2007
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Director
Benowa Child Care Centre
Benowa, QLD
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for different age groups and levels of ability
- Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
- Managing and coordinating curricula with staff that complied with state and federal requirements.
- Ensuring that Centre facilities were safe for children and comply with laws and regulations.
- Evaluating and purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Managing and supporting teaching staff and promoting their professional development.
- Completing ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures.
- Communicating and meeting with parents regarding their children and the Centre’s policies.
- Managing and overseeing the budget and accounts and ensuring that the Centre remained profitable.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Teaching
University Of South Australia
Magill, SA 03.1998 - 09.2022
Skills
Parent-teacher collaboration
Accomplishments
Achieved a Certificate in First Aid
Was nominated for an Award of a Pre-Service Mentor
Interests
Literature
Poetry
Hobbies
I am learning to surf and love the beach. I love painting and reading interesting novels
I enjoy learning new things and getting out of my comfort zone.
Timeline
Year 6, Year Level Coordinator
The Lakes College
06.2019 - 12.2020
Art Teacher (Prep - Year 10)
The Lakes College
01.2012 - 12.2012
Teacher (prep -year 6)
The Lakes College
02.2008 - Current
Teacher
St Hilda's Anglican School For Girls
05.2004 - 12.2007
Director
Benowa Child Care Centre
09.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Teaching
University Of South Australia
03.1998 - 09.2022
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