Elisha Martinovich
Teacher
Dianella,WA
Summary
Industrious educator/staff mentor offering 21 years of experience developing and implementing course curriculum across all learning strands. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and implementing intervention strategies. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 5 Teacher
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2020 - Current
- Programming, teaching, and assessing Religious Education, English, Mathematics, HASS, Science and Technology and Enterprise using the Western Australian Curriculum
- Providing differentiated learning
- Assessing students in alignment with the SCSA judging standards
- Integrating iPads and interactive whiteboard into everyday classroom practice
- Using SEQTA for attendance, reporting and pastoral care
- Communicating with parents through various mediums including Seesaw, Apple Classroom & SEQTA
- Overseeing whole school assemblies
- Organising whole school masses
- Working collaboratively with education assistants and other staff
- Active participation in school community events
- Developing and implementing IEP and CAPS
- Building positive relationships with children so that they feel comfortable taking academic risks
- Improving confidence and academic grades
- Using a variety of teaching and learning strategies to engage and motivate students
GATE Teacher
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to meet the learning needs of gifted and talented students
- Creation of material for inter-school GATE events
- Introduce and oversee projects that encourage critical thinking and problem solving
- Assist in the development of personalised learning plans to help students reach their full potential
- Oversee external projects in collaboration with universities (Eg, Emerging Engineers - Girls in Engineering, UWA initiative)
- Mentor and provide emotional support
Digital Technologies Teacher
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Digital Literacy: Introduced students to the fundamental concepts of digital literacy, including basic computer skills, internet safety, and responsible digital citizenship.
- Computer Programming: Taught programming languages, coding concepts, and computational thinking to students.
- Collaboration: Collaborated with other teachers and educators to integrate technology and digital literacy skills into other subjects and across the curriculum.
- Curriculum Development: Developed a whole school digital scope and sequence from K-6
Growth Mindset Coordinator
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Conducted educational workshops and training sessions for students and teachers to introduce the concept of a growth mindset
- Collaborated with teachers and administration to integrate growth mindset principles into the school's curriculum.
- Collected and analyses data related to student performance and mindset. Used assessment results to identify areas where a growth mindset might be lacking and developed strategies to address those areas.
- Shared resources with staff and parents that promoted the development of a growth mindset.
Pre-Primary Teacher
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans and educational activities that promote the overall development of children, including literacy, numeracy, creative expression, and social skills.
- Assess children's behaviour and developmental milestones and share progress reports with parents or guardians.
- Create and maintain a structured and organized classroom environment that encourages active learning, cooperation,
- Establish open and effective communication with parents or guardians. Share information about children's activities, development, and any concerns. Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Stay current with best practices in early childhood education by participating in professional development opportunities, workshops, and training programs.
- Foster an inclusive and diverse classroom environment that respects and celebrates cultural, linguistic, and individual differences among children and families.
- Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and developmental assessments, in compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
Kindy/Pre-Primary Teacher
North Morley Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2013
- North Morley, Dianella
- Programming for a split Pre-Primary/Kindy class
- Programming, teaching, and assessing English, mathematics, society and environment, science and technology and enterprise using the Australian Curriculum
- Developing IEP & CAPs for individual students
Special Needs & Short Term Contract Teacher
Emmanuel Catholic College
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Providing DOTT relief & short-term teaching relief in a variety of primary & secondary settings including working as a special needs teacher at Emmanuel Catholic College
- Developing programs to suit the individual requirements of children with special needs
- Working with administration to provide appropriate feedback on effectiveness of programs
Secondary Teacher
La Salle College
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Programming, teaching, and assessing Years 8- 12 in English, Religious Education and society and environment
- Exam marking and teaching of WACE subjects
- Coaching various school sporting teams involved in ACC sports
Secondary Teacher
St Mary’s College
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Programming, teaching, and assessing English, Religious Education and Society and Environment
- Involvement in the implementation and support of various Indigenous programs including NAIDOC
- Supervision and planning of school camps and excursions
- Involvement and coaching of team sports
Education
Master of Education -
Notre Dame University
Fremantle, WA10.2023
Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood
Edith Cowan University
Mt Lawley, WA2014
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) - undefined
University of Western Australia
Nedlands, WA2003
Bachelor of Arts - English and Politics
University of Western Australia
Nedlands, WA1999
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Chisholm Catholic College
Bedford, WA1995
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Our Lady’s Assumption
Dianella, WA1990
Skills
- GATE Education
- Digital Technologies Education
- Growth Mindset Education
- Special Needs Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Lower/Middle/Upper Primary Education
- Secondary Education
Accomplishments
- Staff Mentor
- Apple Teacher
- Developed whole school digital technologies scope & sequence
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
Affiliations
Professional Referee
Current Employer :
Mr Ben Will
Principal, Holy Spirit Primary School
Business : 93412551
Mobile : 0402 332 591
Mr Steve Versteegen
Former Principal, Holy Spirit Primary School
Mobile : 0417 982 675
Mrs Ciemone Rowbottam
School Advisory Council, Chair
Mobile : 0437 419206
Timeline
GATE Teacher
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2023 - Current
Year 5 Teacher
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2020 - Current
Digital Technologies Teacher
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2019 - 12.2019
Growth Mindset Coordinator
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2016 - 12.2017
Pre-Primary Teacher
Holy Spirit Primary School
01.2015 - 01.2020
Kindy/Pre-Primary Teacher
North Morley Primary School
01.2012 - 12.2013
Special Needs & Short Term Contract Teacher
Emmanuel Catholic College
01.2007 - 01.2012
Secondary Teacher
La Salle College
01.2005 - 01.2007
Secondary Teacher
St Mary’s College
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Education -
Notre Dame University
Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood
Edith Cowan University
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) - undefined
University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Arts - English and Politics
University of Western Australia
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Chisholm Catholic College
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Our Lady’s Assumption
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