Jennifer Fraser
Altona Meadows,VIC
Summary
Highly motivated and personable teaching professional with experience in leadership and a range of diverse classroom settings. Committed to building positive connections with staff and students to strengthen engagement, and wellbeing to help others reach their full potential. Passionate about helping students develop both academic knowledge and life skills. Detail-oriented and attentive to individual student needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PLC Leader and Classroom Teacher
Wyndham Vale Primary School
2023.01 - Current
- Coordinated collaborative weekly PLC meetings, supporting the team in achieving shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools and analyzed this data to identify areas of need and to inform our team's teaching practices.
- Engaged in ongoing evaluation and reflection to improve PLC processes and teacher practice.
- Mentored new teachers, providing constructive feedback on teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Led unit programming meetings and collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans.
- Enhanced student's literacy and numeracy skills by utilizing high impact teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education and wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Turvey Park Public School
2019.07 - 2023.01
- Planned and implemented lessons in accordance with the NSW and Australian curriculum.
- Utilized behaviour management skills to foster an environment conducive to student learning.
- Planned differentiated literacy and numeracy programs to support the individual needs of students.
- Enhanced lessons and engagement with smart board technology, iPads and computers.
- Developed and administered a range of assessments to gauge students' learning and knowledge.
- Used classroom observations, assessments and PLAN2 data to improve teaching practice and provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
- Worked with parents, staff and allied health specialists to develop improvement plans for students with specific learning and support needs.
- Coordinated whole school Peer Support programs and delivered leadership training days.
- Managed Sporting Schools grants, including applying for grants and allocating grants for various sporting programs within the school.
- Coordinated extra-curricular activities, including Tournament of the Minds, debating, soccer, basketball and the Student Representative Council.
CASUAL TEACHER
NSW Department of Education
2018.11 - 2019.07
- Planned and implemented lessons in accordance with the Australian curriculum and NSW curriculum.
- Daily classroom management, monitored student behaviour and individual student progress.
- Demonstrated the ability to be adaptable and flexible in a range of different classrooms and school settings.
- Effectively communicated with school staff to provide information on student achievement and engagement.
MATHS & LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
Sturt Public School
2019.02 - 2019.04
- Developed lesson plans based on student's identified individual and collective learning needs.
- Selected and used different resources and teaching methods to meet student's various needs, aiming to capture students' interest and enhance classroom learning.
- Delivered differentiated lessons to support learning differences.
- Assessed, recorded and communicated student progress.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings and professional development sessions.
Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga03.2019
CERTIFICATE 3 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
TAFE NSW
Wagga Wagga12.2013
Skills
- Leadership and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvements
- Problem Solving
- Program Development
- Building Relationships
- Student-Centred Learning
- Organisation and Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Documentation and Reporting
- Effective Communication
- Use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Other
VIT Registration# 730226
WWCC# 2938515A
References
Katie Davies
Leading Teacher (Curriculum)
Wyndham Vale Primary School
0420 268 463
Kirsty Richardson
Grade 5 PLC Leader and Classroom Teacher
Wyndham Vale Primary School
0409 798 403
Anne Cowell
Assistant Principal
Turvey Park Public School
0413 676 611
Timeline
PLC Leader and Classroom Teacher
Wyndham Vale Primary School
2023.01 - Current
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Turvey Park Public School
2019.07 - 2023.01
MATHS & LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
Sturt Public School
2019.02 - 2019.04
CASUAL TEACHER
NSW Department of Education
2018.11 - 2019.07
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY
Charles Sturt University
CERTIFICATE 3 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
TAFE NSW
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