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James Morris
Treeby
Summary
Energetic and Passionate Teacher with over 13 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher (Year 2, Year 5/6)
Department of Education and Training
07.2023 - Current
- Daily classroom management including the monitoring student behaviour and individual student progress.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Working with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Liaising with parents and stake holders about their child’s progress
- Developing Individual Education Programs that cater to the individual and diverse needs of students within the classroom
- Implementing technology in the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning process
- Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organisation.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Embedding the underpinning values of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) across the curriculum and within daily routine.
- Planning and implementing engaging and explicit lessons aligned with the West Australian Curriculum
- Daily classroom management including the monitoring of student behaviour and individual student progress
- Establishing clear routines that encourage student independence and agency
- Maintaining clear and positive channels of communication with parents about their child’s progress. This is done via emails, written diary notes, door conversations, phone calls , SEQTA LMS and SeeSaw
- Developing Documented Education Plans (DEP) and Curriculum Adjustments Plans (CAP) that cater to the individual and diverse needs of students within the classroom
- Implementing technology in the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning process
- Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
Director of Upper Junior – Operations and Student Leadership
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Responsible for all day-to-day operational matters at the Wellard Campus
- Responsible for all behavior management matters for students from Year 2 to 6
- Working alongside the Head of Junior School and Principal to address severe breaches of the student and staff code of conduct, and working together to find an appropriate resolution
- Organising all Junior School Assemblies including Awards Presentation Ceremonies, Student Leadership Assembly, ANZAC Day service and Year 6 Transition Day Assembly
- Organising Junior School Chapel services – Delivering meaningful sermons linking to the bible story of the week
- Consulting and Collaborating with Upper Management regarding whole school events and duty rosters
- Implementing and organising the Junior School Co-Curricular Program for the Calista and Wellard Campuses
- Assisting the Head of Junior School with organising and overseeing: The Development of student leadership and service in the Junior School
- Staff Mentoring Parent/Family communication regarding events
- Working alongside the Director of Curriculum in administering and setting up of NAPLAN, PAT and other testing
- Ensuring the appearance of ground and facilities within the Junior School are well presented at all times and communicating with Maintenance when identifying any issues regarding safety and compliance
- Assisting all staff in the completion of excursion and event paperwork
- Mentoring staff regarding deadlines, procedures and best practice
- Assisting with Disciplinary Matters within the Junior School
- Teaching Religious Education Studies from Year 3 to 6
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Classroom Teacher (Year 6 and Year 4)
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Planning and implementing lesson aligned with the West Australian Curriculum
- Daily classroom management, monitoring student behavior and individual student progress
- Maintaining clear and positive channels of communication with parents about their child’s progress
- Developing Documented Education Plans (DEP) that cater to the individual and diverse needs of students within the classroom
- Implementing technology in the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning process
- Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
Classroom Teacher (Year 2 and Year 3)
Department of Education and Training
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Planning and implementing lesson aligned with the state outcome statements
- Daily classroom management, monitoring student behavior and individual student progress
- Liaising with parent about their child’s progress
- Coordinating with Special Needs Education Assistant to determine goals and methods of instruction for a special needs student
- Implementing technology in the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning process
- Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Edith Cowan University
Mount Lawley, WA2025
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Qualified to teach Primary (K-10)
Murdoch University
Murdoch, WA01.2011
Primary and Secondary Education -
All Saints College
Bullcreek, WA01.2007
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Digital Technology Integration
- Cooperative Learning
- Group Instruction
- School Improvement
- Extracurricular activities
Professional Development
1,2,3 Behaviour Tonics - 1,2,3 Magic and Emotional Coaching
AISWA - Journey Through Inquiry Learning in Early Childhood
AISWA Emerging Leaders Program (Year Long)
Protective Behaviours and Respectful Relationships
SoundsWrite
Talk4Writing Workshop
Anglican Schools Commision Inspiring Leaders Network Meetings
First Aid Qualification
HLTAID004, All Ages First Aid Training, 03/2024
Contact Information
Mobile: +614 448 522 554
Email: james.hugh.morris@gmail.com
Professional Associations
- TRBWA, 33083477, Fully Registered Teacher, 09/2011
- Working With Children Check, 918611, 08/05/2023
- Police Criminal History Clearance Check SCN898382039
References
- Mrs Karen Povey, Principal, Makybe Rise Primary School, 9523 5900, karen.povey@education.wa.edu.au
- Ms Melanie Garwood, Deputy Principal, Makybe Rise Primary School, 9523 5900, melanie.garwood@education.wa.edu.au
- Mrs Shirley Steel,Head of Junior School, Swan Valley Anglican Community School,0422 498 300, ssteel@svacs.wa.edu.au
- Mrs Jane Watts, Teacher, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School, 0414 979 634, jwatts@pcacs.wa.edu.au
Software
Timeline
Classroom Teacher (Year 2, Year 5/6)
Department of Education and Training
07.2023 - Current
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
01.2023 - 07.2023
Director of Upper Junior – Operations and Student Leadership
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
01.2020 - 12.2022
Classroom Teacher (Year 6 and Year 4)
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
01.2015 - 01.2019
Classroom Teacher (Year 2 and Year 3)
Department of Education and Training
07.2012 - 12.2014
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Qualified to teach Primary (K-10)
Murdoch University
Primary and Secondary Education -
All Saints College
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