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Jenny Farrelly

Donnybrook,VIC

Summary

I am an ambitious, motivated teacher, with an passion for educating, empowering and improving students through my teaching practices. As a teacher, I enjoy constantly learning and improving myself through professional development, and with the assistance of my peers and colleagues. I would like to become a positive influence on students, teachers and the community.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher / Specialist Teacher:

Montmorency South Primary School
01.2017 - Current

2023:

Term 1 (Part-Time)/ Maternity Leave

- French (Foundation)

- Visual ARTS (Foundation)

- Library (Foundation - 6)

2022:

Term 1 - 4 (Part- Time)

- Garden Science (3-6) in conjunction with the S.A.K.G program.

- Visual ARTS (Foundation)

  • Successful grant recipient from Landcare Australia for Year 6 Bee garden Project.
  • PLC link school

2021:

Term 1 - 4 (Part- Time)

- S.T.E.A.M (Foundation-6)

- Year 5 (Classroom Teacher)

- Year 6 (Classroom Teacher)

  • Organiser of an 'Virtual' whole school Family S.T.E.A.M night.
  • Inquiry based lessons
  • I.T/ 1-1 iPad Program
  • Inter/ Intra School Sports
  • PLC link school

2020:

Maternity Leave

2017-2019:

Term 1 - 4 (Full- Time)

- Foundation - Classroom Teacher

- 100 days of Prep

- Prep Breakfast

- Swimming Lessons

- Welcome Prep BBQ

- Welcome Ceremony (By Indigenous Elder)

- Country and Culture Day

2018 and 2019 - Operational and Wellbeing Leader

  • 2017 and 2018 - Organiser of a whole school Family S.T.E.A.M night.
  • Organised excursion to Lego Land
  • PLC link school

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  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Writing Reports and Student targeted learning goals
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom across general classroom environments and specialist subjects.
  • Planned scope and sequences, lessons, activities and excursions inline with the Australian Curriculum.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organisation.

Classroom Teacher/ Specialist Teacher

Alphington Grammar School
01.2016 - 12.2016

2016:

Term 1- 4

- Year 3 - Classroom teacher (Team Teaching)

- Performing ARTS

- Inter/ Intra school sports

  • Choreographer for 3-6 School Concert
  • Year 3 Camp

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  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Writing Reports and Student targeted learning goals
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers (in a Team Teaching environment), administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

Dance Teacher/ Choreographer

Dance Plus
01.2009 - 12.2015
  • Planned routines for concerts and performances.
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
  • Utilised different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.

Education

Bachelor of Education - (Primary)

RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC
2015

Skills

    Specialist subjects/roles:

    STEAM

    Garden Science

    Performing ARTS

    French

    Visual ARTS

    Library

    Whole school Teaching P-6

    Classroom Teacher

  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Team Teaching
  • Team Leadership

References

Leanne Sheean

Principal

Montmorency South Primary School

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Naomi Ivers

Assistant Principal

Montmorency South Primary School

0408568320


Helen Giller

Mentor/ Specialist Team Leader

Montmorency South Primary School

0404885097


Timeline

Classroom Teacher / Specialist Teacher:

Montmorency South Primary School
01.2017 - Current

Classroom Teacher/ Specialist Teacher

Alphington Grammar School
01.2016 - 12.2016

Dance Teacher/ Choreographer

Dance Plus
01.2009 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Education - (Primary)

RMIT University
Jenny Farrelly