Graeme Kenny
41 Morgan Street Yorkeys Knob
Summary
At Cairns School of Distance Education, I foster a supportive learning environment and enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching methods incorporating latest technologies. My expertise in lesson planning and relationship building, coupled with experience for integrating technology, significantly enriched students' educational experiences. Achievements include building online courses for Year 10 Japanese and History in the Canvas Learning System Platform and developing curriculum for Year 9-10 Japanese, Year 10 History and Year 10 Career Education. I am also an experienced teacher support students to reach their full academic, social and emotional potential as a Year 10 pastoral teacher.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Education Queensland Cairns SDE
01.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Education
Diploma of Education - Japanese /History
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW01-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW12-1998
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Motivating students
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher
Education Queensland Cairns SDE
01.2015 - Current
Diploma of Education - Japanese /History
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies
Western Sydney University
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