Frances Saad
Strathfield
Summary
Successful English, History, and Religion Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs in a safe and engaging educational environment. .
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary English, History, Religion Teacher
St. Patrick's College
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualised educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Contributed to curriculum development by collaborating with colleagues on lesson planning and resource sharing.
- Participated in professional development workshops, conferences, and seminars to stay current on best practices in religious education teaching methodologies.
- Promoted critical thinking skills with challenging assignments and thought-provoking questions on course topics.
Primary and Secondary Tutor
Empowering Tuition
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Tutored students in years 2 to years 12 in maths, English standard/advanced/extension, Biology and Ancient/Modern History. (Maths from primary - Year 8).
- Provided each student's parents with a plan which addresses their concerns on subjects and chosen topics needing attention and appropriate focus.
- Executing plans and providing weekly insights on each student’s progress to their parents
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday hours.
Front and Back Desk Receptionist
Dental Avenue
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Welcomed patients and clients with friendly greetings, answered general questions, gathered the nature of the visit, and directed patients to specific surgery rooms.
- Digitized every bank record and transaction of all patients from 2014-2019.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
COVID: REHIRED-HYGIENE OFFICER
Service NSW
10.2021 - 03.2022
- The manager from Revesby personally requested and hired me to be the Hygiene Officer for Service NSW, Revesby when it opened in 2021.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Utilized my learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment for colleagues and customers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
COVID: HYGIENE OFFICER
Service NSW
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- During the COVID-19 outbreak, provided clean and sanitized work environments by wiping down benches after customer use, greeting and checking in every customer, handing out sanitizers, wiping down computers after customer use, re-filling cleaning supplies and sanitizers for customers and colleagues.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Teaching/ Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English And History
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW04.2024
High School Diploma -
Tangara School For Girls
Cherrybrook, NSW12.2019
Certificate 1 Logos 1 - Philosophy - Philosophy
University of Notre Dame Australia
Sydney, NSW01.2017
Skills
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Deep Theological Knowledge
- Student Engagement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Project-based learning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Class and lesson planning
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Presentations and public speaking
Certification
NESA NUMBER: 965094
WWCC NUMBER: WWC2231569E
Hobbies
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Piano player
- Poetry / Blog Writing
- Drawing and Painting
References
Hygiene Officer- Silverwater:
Lynn Wang: 0433 351 060
Rebecca Wong: 0414 189 321
Emilia Cal: 0426 366 266
Empowering Tuition:
Employer: Daniel - 0406 543 593
Dental Avenue:
Dentist: Farah Hares: 0400 643 535
Head Receptionist and Senior Dental Assistant: Hilda: 0458 577 778
Timeline
Secondary English, History, Religion Teacher
St. Patrick's College
02.2023 - Current
Front and Back Desk Receptionist
Dental Avenue
04.2022 - 12.2022
COVID: REHIRED-HYGIENE OFFICER
Service NSW
10.2021 - 03.2022
COVID: HYGIENE OFFICER
Service NSW
06.2020 - 10.2020
Primary and Secondary Tutor
Empowering Tuition
01.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Secondary Teaching/ Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English And History
Australian Catholic University
High School Diploma -
Tangara School For Girls
Certificate 1 Logos 1 - Philosophy - Philosophy
University of Notre Dame Australia
NESA NUMBER: 965094
WWCC NUMBER: WWC2231569E
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