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Hobbies include - Travel, theatre, kayaking and scuba diving
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Jeanette Haverkamp

Forestville,NSW

Summary

A resourceful and dedicated class practitioner, skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environments. Experienced working with children and adults from a wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator, patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

EAL/D Teacher

Mosman Public School, NSW Department Of Education
02.2010 - 06.2020
  • Maintaining assessment results in ERN for Data Collection Census TERM 1 LOBOTE Survey and the EAL/D Survey mid-year.
  • Apply for additional funding for New Arrivals Support (NAP)
  • Timetabling and organising EAL/D and NAP staff
  • Providing professional development to school staff and NAP teachers
  • Organise school Harmony Days
  • Attended EAL/D workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Worked on various Department Projects on EAL/D Learning Progression and Assessments
  • Presenter at EAL/D Network Meetings - Using Apps and Online programs to assist language learning and Using the Kindergarten EAL/D Learning Progression
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.


Practicum Supervisor

Australian Cathoilc University
01.2008 - 06.2008

Recruited to supervise student teachers in their beginner and final practicums in the North Sydney area

  • Met with student teachers to discuss goals and lesson preparations
  • Supervised lessons and provided written and verbal feedback to students and teaching staff
  • Evaluated student practicum performance in accordance with university guidelines and teaching rubric
  • Provided feedback to the university on student performance

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Masterlock Recruitment
01.2000 - 07.2004
  • Writing job postings and teacher resumes.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence - editor of company newsletter.
  • Interviewed potential candidates and liaising with school principals on staff requirements
  • Created and delivered UK curriculum and classroom management training sessions to staff and teachers
  • Set up teacher resource centre and online support for overseas teachers
  • Advocated for staff and teacher members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Set up team/individual bonus structure to improve motivation and team building within the company

Year 5 Class Teacher

Sacred Heart Mosman, Catholic Education Office
01.2000 - 12.2001

Employed from London to take on a difficult class with learning and disciplinary issues.

  • Worked cooperatively with other staff and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Coached Interschool Debating - undefeated
  • Co-ordinated Maths Olympiad Competition Stage 3
  • Speaker for 'Personal Development' and 'Literacy - Assessment' for Year 5 parents
  • NAPLAN tests showed the majority of students achieved above state average for Numeracy and Literacy and all students were above the state average for writing.

Year 3/4 Class Teacher

Haselrigge Primary School
02.1999 - 12.1999

Hired to take over a class lacking stability with significant learning and disciplinary issues due to a succession teachers in the first few months of the academic year with the requirements of passing an OFSTED inspection.

  • Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.


Reception Class Teacher

Joseph Lancaster Primary School
01.1998 - 07.1998

Recruited for a January intake Reception (Kindergarten) class with the requirement of passing an OFSTED school inspection scheduled within two months of starting.

  • Passed OFSTED on short notice
  • Wrote and directed Reception Concert which was highly rated by the school inspectors
  • Revised Reception Program to meet OFSTED criteria

Reception Class Teacher

Holy Trinity Primary School
09.1995 - 07.1997

Employed to teach a large class most of whom did not attend nursery and a high proportion of ESL students.

  • Develop Reception Program which was implemented as a standard for future years
  • Collaborated with specialists to meet the needs of the newly arrived ESL students and those students requiring extra support with early Literacy and Numeracy.
  • Managed a full time classroom assistant and updated resources and classroom equipment to support new Curriculum
  • Coached primary school netball teams

Form Mistress

Pittwater House Junior Girls College
01.1991 - 12.1994
  • 1991 - Year 5, 1992 - Year 1, 1993-1994 - Year 6
  • Directed and choreographed end of year school productions and class assemblies
  • Coached Year 5 & 6 debating teams
  • Coached undefeated netball, T-ball softball teams
  • Provided warm, supportive class environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.

Class Teacher

Castle Cove Public
01.1989 - 12.1990

1989 - Year 4, 1990 - Release from Face to Face Teaching K-6 (Visual Arts and Physical Education

  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Timetabling of school RFFT
  • Co-ordinated 'Bike Education Week', focusing on riding safely and bike maintenance
  • Directed and choreographed class play and school productions
  • Set up of a gymnastics club

Education

Master of Arts - TESOL

Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2024

Bachelor of Education - Infants /Primary

University of Technology, Sydney
Kuring-gai Campus, Lindfield NSW
12.1990

Diploma of Teaching - Infants /Primary

University of Technology, Sydney
Kuring-gai Campus, Lindfield NSW
12.1987

Higher School Certificate -

Catholic Girls High School
Chatswood
12.1984

Skills

  • Cultural Immersion
  • Assessment Tools
  • Language Skills Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Language Acquisition Support
  • Proficiency in Creating and Maintaining Schedules
  • Curriculum Standards
  • Diverse Learning Platforms
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Extensive English Grammar Knowledge
  • Information Technology Literacy Skills
  • Syllabus Preparation

Hobbies include - Travel, theatre, kayaking and scuba diving

Born in Zambia, Africa with European background. Lived and worked overseas and kayaking and scuba diving around the world. Enjoy cultural experiences such as live theatre, musicals and galleries. A mother of two children, eldest at university and the youngest heading into year 12 next term. 

Additional Information

Looking at doing 10 hours of classroom observations and 6 hours teaching practicum as part of the requirements of the Masters of Arts TESOL Degree.

Timeline

EAL/D Teacher

Mosman Public School, NSW Department Of Education
02.2010 - 06.2020

Practicum Supervisor

Australian Cathoilc University
01.2008 - 06.2008

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Masterlock Recruitment
01.2000 - 07.2004

Year 5 Class Teacher

Sacred Heart Mosman, Catholic Education Office
01.2000 - 12.2001

Year 3/4 Class Teacher

Haselrigge Primary School
02.1999 - 12.1999

Reception Class Teacher

Joseph Lancaster Primary School
01.1998 - 07.1998

Reception Class Teacher

Holy Trinity Primary School
09.1995 - 07.1997

Form Mistress

Pittwater House Junior Girls College
01.1991 - 12.1994

Class Teacher

Castle Cove Public
01.1989 - 12.1990

Master of Arts - TESOL

Bond University

Bachelor of Education - Infants /Primary

University of Technology, Sydney

Diploma of Teaching - Infants /Primary

University of Technology, Sydney

Higher School Certificate -

Catholic Girls High School
Jeanette Haverkamp