Emily Westley

Health & Physical Education Teacher - Part Time

• Leading exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
• Managing and maintaining school equipment and facility grounds.
• Teaching physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
• Supervising and coaching students in school sport events, whilst organising consent forms, risk assessments, nominations and uniforms.
• Documenting student data and planning for 90 students across grades Foundation to Year 6.
• Participating in Masses, Liturgies and Staff Prayer.

Undertaking this role on a Special Authority to Teach

Supporting students in the Year 1 classroom

• Working to support complex needs and differentiating learning tasks.
• Providing support through intervention to low level learners.
• Undertaking break yard duties supervising students from F-6

20 day Placement - Year 1

• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into lesson plans and transitioned into the classroom.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and other staff to provide feedback.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using different classroom resources, strategies and activities.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work against topic rubrics.
• Participated in weekly Masses and Liturgies.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support such as intervention programs.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

15 day Placement - Year 4/5

• Assessed student progress to determine level of understanding and adjust lessons to enhance learning.
• Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
• Incorporated technology into classroom teachings to engage students and make learning more interactive.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet all students needs.
• Attended all duties, meetings and professional development requirement.

5 day Placement - Year 1/2

• Observed teaching strategies and frameworks implement in the classroom
• Managed classroom behaviour to maintain and promote safe learning environments.
• Prepared age-appropriate lesson plan differentiated and appropriate to the curriculum.
• Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and develop relationships.