Hunter Merryfull

I aspire to instil a lifelong passion for learning in my students through the acquisition of 21st-century educational skills. I believe in student-centred learning where my role as an educator will be to guide and support students to take ownership of their learning. To provide this, I value the importance of a positive learning environment where students feel safe, supported and included. My ability to nurture strong relationships with students, staff and families will enable an inclusive learning community where everybody will feel a sense of belonging. I intend to cater for the diverse needs of my students through a range of differentiated teaching strategies. My teaching beliefs are based upon an inquiry approach that encourages students to question and explore. I hope to create successful and confident learners, equipped with knowledge and skills to make positive contributions to their wider society.

- Student Wellbeing Learning. 

- Launch Explore Summarise Framework for Teaching Mathematics.

- Behaviour Management Learning.

-Zones of Regulation Professional Development.

- Tier 2 and 3 Structured Learning

-  Inclusion to Restorative Teaching. 

-Curriculum Design for Differentiation.

-Smiling Minds Professional Development Webinar.

2023: Manifold Heights Primary School

- Year 3/4 (7weeks) 

- Mentor quote: Michael Blain

o “Hunter has had a very successful placement experience, he has consistently displayed a high level of professionalism. He has engaged respectfully and effectively, fostering positive relationships within the school community. This professionalism extends to his eagerness to learn and improve his professional knowledge and practice throughout placement.

2022: Port Fairy Consolidated School

- Year 3/4 (1 week) Foundation (3 weeks) 

- Mentor quote: Kate Anderson

o “ Hunter should be pleased with the success he achieved at Port Fairy Consolidated and the relationships built with both teachers, parents and students. You are well established in becoming a teacher in charge of your own class and for this, you need to be congratulated. 

2021: Rollins Primary School

- Year 2 (4 weeks) 

- Mentor quote: Liana Calder

o “It was a pleasure to supervise Hunter for his placement. In such a short time he made a very big impact on the students that he worked with. He continually asked for feedback and was always looking for opportunities to improve.”

2020: South Portland Primary 

- Year 5/6 (1 week) 

-Mentor: Al Stannard (Observational)

- June 2023- Permission to Teach

- May 2023- HLTAID004

- May 2023- Current | Working with Children Check

• Employee- 1184579A-02

 - April 2023-Current | Mandatory Reporting

• Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations

- Jan 2023 - current | Police Check

WORK REFEREES

· Chris Browne

Assistant Principal - Montpellier Primary School

School number: 5243 25521

· Michael Blain

Classroom teacher- Mandama Primary School

School number: 5243 0820

PERSONAL REFEREE

· Ian Trezise:

Former Member of Parliament for Geelong

Mobile: 0419159745