HANNAH BRIFFA
Werribee South
Summary
Dedicated educator with a passion for fostering a supportive classroom environment and tailoring instruction to meet diverse student needs. Skilled in engaging learners, creating a positive learning atmosphere, developing curriculum, managing classrooms effectively, and utilising modern educational techniques to closely monitor student progress. Strong advocate for explicit teaching practices to provide clear learning intentions, guided instruction, and structured support. Known for a caring nature that helps build strong relationships with students and encourages their confidence and growth. Emphasises collaboration, student assessment, and adaptability to evolving needs. Committed to delivering educational excellence through dedication, professionalism, and teamwork. Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Classroom Teacher
St Lawrence School
05.2023 - Current
- Currently working as an Additional Release Teacher (Subject Teacher P-6)
- Taught Grade 3 (2023)
- Taught Grade 4 (2024)
- Supported the Gospel Values of St Lawrence Catholic Primary School
- Built positive rapport with students, families and school staff
- Served on the 2024 Leadership Team to support the Year 6 Student Leadership Environment Group
- Consistently used praise and the whole school reward system to recognise positive learning behaviours
- Participated in the Quaglia Institute Voice and Aspirations (Student Voice) Professional Learning Day
- Implemented the whole school positive behaviour learning approach
- Undertook pedagogical coaching with Glen Pearsall
- Participated in professional learning days led by Glen Pearsall on the topic of metacognition
- Consistently used Seesaw to provide feedback on learning and communication with families
- Implemented the Literacy Learning and Teaching Cycle: Building the Field, Supported Reading, Building Knowledge of Genre – Deconstruction, Modelled Writing, Joint Construction, Independent Writing
- Contributed to the planning for Writing, Reading, Maths, Inquiry, Positive Behaviour Learning and Religion subjects under the guidance of Subject Leaders
- Ensured my mathematics lessons followed the research-based ‘Launch, Explore and Summarise’ model
- Utilised Ochre Education Daily Review resources for Primary Maths (2025)
- Provided students with a variety of mathematics learning contexts including hands on materials, open ended tasks and challenging learning tasks
- Led Welcome Conversations/ Three Way Learning Conversations - student, family, teacher
- Provided feedback by referring to indicators from reporting checklists
- Used Apple technology in all areas of the curriculum
- Communicated with the Deputy Principal to create my Performance Developments Goals
- Led Teacher Focus Groups to explicitly teach skills to students based on their needs
- Created Personalised Learning Plans and ensured curriculum differentiation to cater for individual student needs
- Contributed to the planning of Home Learning Grids and Learning Summary Documents
- Further developed my collaborative planning skills in weekly year level team planning sessions
- Organised an excursion and completed risk assessment documents
- Communicated with the Learning Diversity Team and Learning Assistants to provide high quality support to students
- Followed school procedures, safety measures and duty of care requirements
- Conducted a range of assessments (which included Maths Essential Assessment, Fountas and Pinnell Reading Tests, Record of Oral Language and the Burt Reading Test)
- Used assessment data to inform teaching
- Contributed to writing moderation meetings
- Contributed to school events such as The Lion King (whole school production), Class Liturgy, St Lawrence School Maths Night, St Lawrence Literacy Night and other school events
Full-time Classroom Teacher
Heathdale Christian College
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Taught Year 4 (2022 into 2023)
- Responsible for Year 4 Reading Curriculum Planner (including Canvas lesson pages) for 2022 & Term 1 2023
- Taught Grade 6 for 3 years (2019 to 2021)
- Responsible for Year 6 Maths Curriculum Planner from 2020 into 2021
- Supported the School Values of Heathdale Christian College
- Incorporated a range of positive teaching strategies to engage learners
- Created a safe and supportive learning environment for all students
- Led activities on the Year 4 School Camp
- Developed classroom routines and students leadership roles
- Participated in team planning sessions and moderation meetings
- Used pre-assessment data to form focus teaching groups
- Measured growth using post test data (including Education Perfect Maths Assessment results)
- Catered for individual learning needs through differentiated learning
- Created Curriculum Adjustment Plans, Individual Learning Plans and an Extension Learning Plan to support individual students
- Consistently used technology to enhance lessons
- Set high expectations for student behaviour and implemented a range of positive classroom management strategies
- Implemented Visible Learning & High Impact Strategies
- Embedded LEM Phonic strategies to support students with spelling rules
- Provided vibrant inquiry based and hands on practical learning activities
- Upskilled IT skills to lead Remote Learning Year 6 Level conferences and homegroup lessons
- Encouraged growth mindsets and metacognitive thinking
- Built positive rapport with students, families and school staff
- Further developed collaborative skills within my year level team and with the broader school community
- Positively supported whole school events
- Led year level assemblies
- Appreciated feedback from my colleagues and leaders
- Aimed for continual improvement with planning and teaching skills
- Embraced the whole school mindset of Be Humble (I have a team-first and teachable mindset), Be Hungry (I get things done and make things better), Be Smart (I understand the impact of my words and actions on others)
- Supported students with Reflect & Restore conversations/meetings
- Embedded the Zones of Regulation strategies and visuals to help students to self regulate
- Supported students to develop independent learning skills through learning Intentions and success criteria, rubrics, goal setting, peer feedback & reflective learning
- Conducted Remote Learning online classes
Full-time Primary Art Teacher
Truganina P-9 College
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught Visual Art to Foundation, Year 1 and Year 5 students
- Developed Visual Art Unit Planners
- Planned engaging theme based lessons in accordance with the Victorian Curriculum
- Embedded literacy and numeracy in Visual Art sessions to improve learning outcomes
- Catered for individual needs through differentiation to meet the needs of students across a range of abilities
- Attended Zart Art PD
- Created Art Assessments (Learning Tasks)
- Managed the 2018 Art Budget at Truganina P-9 College (under the guidance of my co-ordinator)
- Analysed student reading test data and mathematics results
- Implemented the Department of Education High Impact Teaching Strategies when teaching primary students
- Co-led an Art Session at an Art Teacher Professional Learning Day
- Built positive rapport with students
- Completed Report Writing and Parent Teacher Conferences
- Ensured duty of care requirements & followed school procedures
- Supported the school values and positive behaviour management strategies
- Undertook professional learning in relation to teaching Literacy, Mathematics and Visual Art
- Implemented engaging programs using knowledge of contemporary learning and teaching practices
Relief Teacher
Tradewind Education Agency
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Taught primary school classes
- Followed daily planners and classroom routines
- Planned lessons
- Accepted the role of teaching a Prep class for a term
- Undertook literacy (Fountas and Pinnell Reading Tests) and mathematics assessment responsibilities (Mathematics Online Interview)
- Undertook report writing preparation through use of rubrics
- Prepared for a writing moderation meeting
- Implemented positive management strategies
- Catered for individual student needs through differentiation
- Used a variety of teaching strategies to engage learners
- Worked with reading, writing and mathematics focus groups
- Conferenced with students and corrected class work
- Provided practical hands on activities and language rich discussion
- Led inquiry based learning tasks
- Incorporated ICT
- Carried duty of care responsibilities
- Supported school rules and values
- Positively communicated with students, parents and staff
Casual Teaching Role
Heathdale Christian College
07.2017 - 12.2017
Relief Teacher
Top Notch Teaching Agency
04.2017 - 12.2017
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5 Subject Teacher
Good News Lutheran College
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Supported the Christian values of Good News Lutheran College
- Planned and taught Year 5 Business and Economics
- Planned and taught Year 5 Civics and Citizenship
- Planned and taught Year 1 Health Units
- Taught Health and Science lessons as part of Year 2 Co-ordinator Release
- Taught Mathematics, Library and ICT sessions as part of Year 1 Co-ordinator Release
- Provided a safe and supportive environment for primary school students
- Communicated effectively with year level teams
- Followed the Good News Lutheran College school procedures
- Assessed student work according to the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards
- Implemented the whole school positive behaviour management approach of restorative practice
Full-time Year 1/2 Full-time Generalist Teacher
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Taught Year 1 /2 (composite class) for 2 years (full-time)
- Actively participated in the school events which included the setup of a whole school Art Exhibition on the topic of sustainability
- Built strong partnerships with families and school staff at Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
- Contributed to the team planning of units across a variety of subjects
- Implemented Curriculum in accordance to the Victorian Curriculum
- Catered for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Lesson and program evaluation
- Documented work programs, focus groups, timetables, collaborative planning documents and student data on Google Drive
- Used student test results to group students accordingly into teaching focus groups
- Catered for individual student needs through differentiation
- Prepared Individual Personal Learning Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans
- Participated in staff meetings including strategic planning and moderation meetings
- Attended professional development seminars
- Conducted formative and summative assessments
- Report Writing
- Contributed to whole school events
- Led Parent Teacher Interviews and 3 Way Learning Conversations
- Provided a safe, nurturing and engaging educational environment for students
- Implemented the positive behaviour management program 'Language of Choice'
- Taught Inquiry based learning curriculum with an emphasis of higher order thinking skills
- Explicitly taught decoding skills and reading comprehension strategies
- Provided ICT support for the Junior Community Team at Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
- Provided students with opportunities to use a range of literacy and numeracy software programs
- Gained experience in open class team teaching
- Planned engaging mathematics units including open ended investigations
- Liaised effectively with the Learning Diversity Coordinator relating to children with learning difficulties, disabilities or challenging behaviours
- Personalised learning to meet the needs of students who have learning difficulties
- Created Personal Learning Plans to support students with disabilities
- Extended students in mathematics, reading comprehension and writing development above the expected standard
- Modified tasks, provided visual supports and used THRASS as a teaching tool to build phonological awareness, especially for students with English as a second language
- Conducted Number Framework Tests and led Maths Workshops
- Supported ‘At Risk Low’ and ‘At Risk High’ students to make gains in reading and writing development
- Gave feedback with positive intent
- Received and carefully considered feedback to improve my teaching practice
- Consistently used learning intentions and success criteria to support student learning
- Produced planning documents in accordance with the Victorian Curriculum
Part-time (.4) ICT Teacher
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
11.2014 - 01.2015
Casual Relief Teacher
ANZUK Education Agency - Melbourne Schools
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Taught Art for 6 weeks at Cairnlea Park Primary School
- Followed daily planners and classroom routines
- Planned and taught lessons across a variety of subjects
- Implemented positive management strategies
- Catered for individual student needs through differentiation
- Used a variety of teaching strategies to engage learners
- Worked with reading, writing and mathematics focus groups
- Conferenced with students and corrected class work
- Provided practical hands on activities and language rich discussion
- Led inquiry based learning tasks
- Incorporated ICT
- Carried duty of care responsibilities
- Supported school rules and values
- Positively communicated with students, parents and staff
Casual Relief Teacher
Education Recruitment Services- Melbourne Schools
02.2013 - 12.2013
Regular Casual Relief Teacher
Marymede Catholic College
03.2012 - 01.2013
Education
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION - PRIMARY
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS - FINE ART
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2009
Activities
- Art (painting, drawing and mixed media)
- Art classes led by Robert Kingdom
- Attendance and involvement in Cross Culture Church, Point Cook
- Scenic walks
Recent Professional Development
- Quaglia Institute – Voice and Aspirations (Student Voice) Professional Learning Day, St Lawrence School
- Glen Pearsall – Professional Development Days, St Lawrence School
- Corwin Visible Learning – Professional Development Days, Heathdale Christian College (Face-to-Face Learning)
- Provide an Emergency Response in an Education or Care Setting, (Includes CPR, First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis)
- Disability Standards for Education – Online Modules, CompliSpace Learning
- Zones of Regulation – Presented by Bobbi Cook, (Face-to-Face Learning)
- Five Teaching Strategies I Use to Support Students with ADHD, (Presented by Belinda Webb, Online Module)
- Student Wellbeing: Mental Health First Aid, (Presented by Bernadette Sheedy, Online Module)
- Vibrant & Purposeful Spaces – Professional Learning, Heathdale Christian College
- Thriving Communities: Parent Partnerships – Professional Learning, Heathdale Christian College
Vit Registration
368997, Full Registration
Timeline
Full-time Classroom Teacher
St Lawrence School
05.2023 - Current
Full-time Classroom Teacher
Heathdale Christian College
01.2019 - 04.2023
Full-time Primary Art Teacher
Truganina P-9 College
01.2018 - 01.2019
Relief Teacher
Tradewind Education Agency
08.2017 - 12.2017
Casual Teaching Role
Heathdale Christian College
07.2017 - 12.2017
Relief Teacher
Top Notch Teaching Agency
04.2017 - 12.2017
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5 Subject Teacher
Good News Lutheran College
02.2017 - 06.2017
Full-time Year 1/2 Full-time Generalist Teacher
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Part-time (.4) ICT Teacher
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
11.2014 - 01.2015
Casual Relief Teacher
ANZUK Education Agency - Melbourne Schools
07.2013 - 11.2014
Casual Relief Teacher
Education Recruitment Services- Melbourne Schools
02.2013 - 12.2013
Regular Casual Relief Teacher
Marymede Catholic College
03.2012 - 01.2013
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION - PRIMARY
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - FINE ART
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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