Lisa McGruer
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Skilled creative professional Primary School Teacher. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Is Patient, resourceful and flexible in fast paced and challenging work environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
University of Queensland
St Lucia
02.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive administrative support and advice to stakeholders, including students, staff, and the public, via various communication channels.
- Manage and process a wide range of academic service requests, including extension requests and electronic course profiles ensuring compliance with university regulations.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained office supplies inventory, ensuring efficient workplace functionality.
- Responsible for assigning swipe cards/keys to all staff members in the school.
- Welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Maintaining administration systems and prioritising daily tasks.
- Coordinating committee/meeting activities, including scheduling and taking minutes.
Visual Art Primary Teacher/ Year 1 Teacher
Holy Family Primary School
Indroopilly, QLD
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored student progress through assessments, tests, and evaluations.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Worked with diverse range of students to foster creativity and self-expression through instruction in visual arts.
- Encouraged students to develop individual artistic style.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
Relief Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane, QLD
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Engaged with children individually to meet emotional and physical needs.
- Built structure, order and calm environment by enforcing rules for behavior and procedures of learning.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
A03 Client Liaison Officer - Temporary Full-time
TAFE Acacia Ridge
Acacia Ridge, QLD
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked within the TAFE Transition Team to process and complete student enrolments, process and update student grades, process qualification transitions and generate student training plans.
- Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesised information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
- Provide accurate and efficient services utilising various software packages including word processing, spread sheeting and data input.
- Contribute to improvement in business processes and practices.
- Displayed initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.
Prep Primary School Teacher - Full Time
Rivermount College
Yatala, QLD
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Conferred with parents, administrators and testing specialists to develop individual behavior intervention plan.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Engaged with children individually to meet emotional and physical needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Visual Arts Specialist Primary Teacher
Miles Franklin Primary School
Evatt, ACT
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Monitored and implemented ongoing formal and informal student learning assessments.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Worked with diverse range of students to foster creativity and self-expression through instruction in visual arts.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
- Presented and designed exciting lessons to actively engage learners.
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
- Assisted students with developing basic painting and drawing techniques.
- Educated students on relevant art history.
Primary School Teacher - Full Time
Miles Franklin Primary School
Evatt, ACT
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Created interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
- Created and adapted lessons/unit plans to fit children's differentiated needs
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss development and improvement of children.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records, preparing frequent reports on children and classroom activities for parent distribution.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Education
Graduate Bachelor of Primary Education -
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT11.2019
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Visual Arts
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW11.2015
Skills
- Creative and Resourceful
- Relationship Building
- Patience and Persistence
- Multitasking and Organisation
- Problem Resolution
- High-Pressure Environments
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Personable and Approachable
- Reporting and Documentation
- Honest and Ethical
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
University of Queensland
02.2024 - Current
Visual Art Primary Teacher/ Year 1 Teacher
Holy Family Primary School
10.2023 - 01.2024
A03 Client Liaison Officer - Temporary Full-time
TAFE Acacia Ridge
03.2023 - 07.2023
Relief Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
02.2023 - 10.2023
Prep Primary School Teacher - Full Time
Rivermount College
01.2022 - 12.2022
Visual Arts Specialist Primary Teacher
Miles Franklin Primary School
04.2021 - 12.2021
Primary School Teacher - Full Time
Miles Franklin Primary School
01.2020 - 04.2021
Graduate Bachelor of Primary Education -
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Visual Arts
University of Wollongong
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