Jamie Saunders

• Delivery of International Bacchaelaureate and VCE Physics and Maths, including attending the IB conference (more here).
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives across all year levels.
• Supported student mental, and social development through developing strong relationships with students and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work across all year levels, including the (what's the IB papers you did every year?)
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom to enhance classroom engagement and foster enthusiasm and interest in STEM
• Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to experience success in their coursework and feel positive about their progress. Worked effectively with Learning Support staff to meet this goal, ensuring differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

• Enhanced department performance by implementing innovative teaching methods and techniques.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to maximize impact on student learning experiences, secured funds for new equipment, technology upgrades and PD opportunities.
• Coordinated community outreach efforts such as Deakin University to highlight the importance of STEM education and its connection to future career opportunities.
• Developed comprehensive curriculum for science courses, resulting in higher student achievement.
• Mentored junior teachers, enhancing their instructional skills and classroom management abilities.
• Facilitated strong communication between administration staff members fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
• Established a collaborative environment among science faculty to share best practices and improve overall instruction, empowered teachers through a culture of continuous improvement, and fostered strong communication between staff members to achieve shared goals.
• Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
• Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
• Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.

Temporary Contract - Years x to x Physics