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Jennifer Harries

Claremont

Summary

Offering solid foundation in educational principles and genuine desire to contribute to student success. Brings ability to quickly learn and apply new teaching methodologies and classroom management strategies.

Innovative Visual Art Teacher adept at observing students' learning styles to structure unique lesson plans to help cultivate academic success. Excellent organizational, planning and communication skills. Proficient in designing learning activities using elements of art, theories of artistic creativity and philosophies of prominent artists to help students gain extensive knowledge of various art forms.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Secondary School Teacher

Montrose Bay High School
09.2023 - Current
  • Delivering quality and engaging lessons in several teaching areas including Visual Art, English, Reading, Photography, Philosophy, Maths and science.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
  • Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student success rates and fostering a sense of community among staff members.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
  • Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of Tasmania
TAS
11-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Major in Fine Art

Griffith University
QLD
12-2015

Diploma - Visual Communication

CATC
Gold Coast, QLD
12-2010

Certificate IV - Visual Arts

Australian International College of Art
Gold Coast, QLD
12-2009

Skills

  • Peer collaboration
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Student motivation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Subject expertise
  • Project-based learning
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Visual arts instruction
  • Hands-on learning

Timeline

Secondary School Teacher

Montrose Bay High School
09.2023 - Current

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Major in Fine Art

Griffith University

Diploma - Visual Communication

CATC

Certificate IV - Visual Arts

Australian International College of Art
Jennifer Harries