Jacinta Lauder
Burleigh Heads
Summary
Adaptable and innovative teacher with expertise in classroom management and curriculum development. Teaching experience in Early Years, Prep – Year 6. Dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments where EALD students feel supported and empowered, I tailor instruction to meet diverse linguistic needs, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. Enthusiastic educator with proven ability to deliver positive academic outcomes for students of all abilities. An accomplished user of digital technologies and an advocate for contemporary teaching practices, including blended learning, problem solving activities and project-based learning. Skilled communicator able to establish (and maintain) positive and constructive connections with parents and carers. An advocate for equal opportunity principles and practices.
Primary education professional with proven background in nurturing young minds and creating engaging learning experience. Known for adaptability and teamwork, consistently delivering results through collaborative efforts. Reliable and flexible, with expertise in classroom management and curriculum planning, contributing to overall educational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher
A. B. Paterson College
01.2017 - Current
- Teaching and Learning
- Planned and implemented well structured and stimulating teaching and assessment activities.
- Designed teaching and learning activities that included strategies to meet student-specific needs.
- Implemented targeted literacy and numeracy strategies to enhance student outcomes, including the Science of Reading approach in Prep (2023) and Year 2 (2025). Led the introduction of evidence-based literacy programs, such as Jolly Phonics (2020) and Jolly Grammar (2021), to support foundational literacy development in the lower primary years.
- Introduced strategies to improve literacy and numeracy performance, including implementing the Jolly Phonics (in 2020) and Jolly Grammar (in 2021) programmes in the lower primary years.
- Implemented multi-modal learning strategies in numeracy classroom activities.
- Embraced the use of digital technologies in the curriculum to enhance student learning.
- Implemented experiential learning methodologies into the curriculum, including blended learning; problem solving; and project-based learning activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided meaningful (formative and summative) feedback to improve learner performance.
- Established a strong collaborative environment that promotes teamwork (with other teachers and support staff) for the enhancement of student outcomes.
- Pastoral Care and Wellbeing
- Provided students with a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Proactively monitored student wellbeing and established strategies to improve student resilience.
- Maintained positive and constructive communications with parents and carers.
- Developed home-learning resources to enable parents and carers to participate in (and feel part of) their child’s learning environment.
- Curriculum Development
- Led the implementation of evidence-based literacy programs aligned with the Science of Reading, fostering foundational literacy development in lower primary students and supporting diverse learning needs.
- Involved in the implementation of the Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar programmes aimed at improving literacy levels in the lower Primary School.
Supply Teacher
Education Queensland, C&K, Randstad
01.2017 - 01.2017
Client Administration Officer
Griffith University
01.2009 - 01.2017
Teacher/Director
South Mackay Kindergarden (C&K)
01.2005 - 01.2009
Education
Certificate IV in TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Inspire Education
01.2021
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood
Central Queensland University
01.2004
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Creativity in teaching
- Play-based instruction
- Child development
- Special education
- Bilingual teaching
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior management
- Safety awareness
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Student assessment
- Parental communication
- Interactive learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Teacher collaboration
References
- Georgina, Burrows, Director of Teaching and Learning, Gegga77@gmail.com, 0438 451 086, A.B. Paterson College
- Angie, Hall, Teacher, achall@hotmail.com, 0414 650 274, Hills International College
- Trent, Davis, Junior School Curriculum and Wellbeing Coordinator, tdavis@abpat.qld.edu.au, 0432 754 700, A.B. Paterson College
Co-Curricular Activities
Subject Coordinator experience: Mathematics and English; Art and HASS, and Science and Technologies. Co-Curricular activities Provided support for extra-curricular activities including school concerts, sporting activities, excursions and other special interest programmes.
Training
- Professional Learning and Development
- Committed to ongoing (informal and formal) professional development activities.
- Leadership Training: “EthicLead–The 15 Disciplines of Ethical Leadership” (Stephen Scott).
- Literacy Training Courses: Jolly Phonics, Jolly Grammar, Science of Reading
- Research Informed Teaching: Focusing on experiential learning and learner centric methods.
- Contributor to professional development of others by sharing of knowledge, ideas and resources.
Timeline
Primary Teacher
A. B. Paterson College
01.2017 - Current
Supply Teacher
Education Queensland, C&K, Randstad
01.2017 - 01.2017
Client Administration Officer
Griffith University
01.2009 - 01.2017
Teacher/Director
South Mackay Kindergarden (C&K)
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood
Central Queensland University
Certificate IV in TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Inspire Education
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