Grace Dobson
Rosebud,VIC
Summary
I believe that children are strong, capable and resilient, rich with wonder and knowledge. Relationships are the foundation of my teaching. I am committed to ensuring every child and family feels valued, respected and connected as a community. I recognise that each child's diverse backgrounds shape who they are and I support diverse family approaches. Cultural awareness is something that I am passionate about, including a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Teacher
Boneo Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- Building strong relationships with children
- Utilising a range of assessments to assess student learning needs
- Implementing strategies to increase communication and involvement of families
- Forming positive relationships with colleagues
- Contributing to planning sessions with year level teams
- Contributing to PLC meetings
- Planning incursions and excursions
- Creating Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and organising Student Support Group (SSG) meetings
- Participating in extra curricular activities such as the Boneo market, school events and celebrations
Early Learning Teacher
Ruyton Girls' School
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Implementing play based learning experiences using the principals from the Reggio Emilia approach
- Interacting with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
- Supporting children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Use inquiry approach in curriculum development
- Engage in reflective practice cycle: Observation, assessment, analyse, plan, implement, review and evaluate to differentiate curriculum development and implementation using a range of pedagogical approaches
- Be involved in the Assessment and Rating process, providing me with the skills in developing centre policies, philosophies and creating engaging and safe learning environments
Early Learning Teacher
Firbank Grammar School
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Reviewing and participating in QIP development, policy review and staff meetings
- Planning and documenting children's learning
- Opening and closing the service, including being nominated as the responsible person
- Supporting educators within the classroom, with behaviour management, collaboration and learning support
- Participating in professional learning
Education
Bachelor of Education, Early Years And Primary -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.2022
High School
Padua College
Mornington, VIC12.2018
Skills
- Calm, flexible, communicative, open minded and collaborative approach to classroom management and leadership teams
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, leading teams and establishing partnerships with educational professionals
- Creating welcoming and culturally inclusive environments where families are encouraged to participate in, and contribute to learning experiences Developing a culture of partnerships with families, children and educators
- Developing learning environments that are responsive to each child where building on their cultures, strengths, interests, knowledge and the many languages they use to express themselves
- Approach to education where continuous learning and development are fostered Commitment to professional development and to researching and understanding new and exciting innovations in education
- Placing children at the centre of learning and creating an environment where teachers are facilitators and researchers alongside children
- Commitment to aboriginal education and embedding first nations culture into my teaching and learning
Professional Learning
- First Aid, Asthma, Diabetes, and CPR Certificate
- Mandatory Reporting
- The Language of PYP Professional Development
- 6 plus 1 Writing Traits Professional Development
Certification
Mandy Whitworth - Boneo Primary School Principal
Work Phone: (03) 5988 6253
Mobile: 0400 054 289
Marija Pandza - Boneo Primary School Assistant Principal
Work Phone: (03) 5988 6253
Mobile: 0423 675 543
Kim Wheeler - Mount Eliza Primary School Principal
Work Phone: (03) 9787 1385
Mobile: 0406 830 157
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Boneo Primary School
01.2023 - Current
Early Learning Teacher
Ruyton Girls' School
09.2021 - 12.2022
Early Learning Teacher
Firbank Grammar School
02.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Education, Early Years And Primary -
Monash University
High School
Padua College
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