Jessica Boland
Orange,NSW
Summary
High-energy teacher with a dedication to children's educational needs and development. Maintains organised and holistic classroom environment devoted to student wellbeing and learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Placement Teacher
Orange Public School
Orange, NSW
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Used videos and lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Managed student behaviour in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Assessed student performance regularly and provided feedback for improvement.
- Provided guidance and mentorship for struggling students who require additional assistance.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Utilised technology tools such as Smartboards and iPads to enhance student engagement in lessons.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as grading work and creating reports for administrators and parents.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Student Teacher
Calare Public School
Orange, NSW
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Integrated hands-on activities into instruction whenever possible.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during lessons.
- Participated in school events and extracurricular activities to support the school community.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Observed lead teacher and provided constructive feedback for mutual professional growth.
- Facilitated group discussions among students on relevant topics.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a productive and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Integrated cross-curricular themes into lesson plans to promote holistic learning.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
Learning Enhancement Aide
Kinross Wolaroi School
Orange, NSW
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Utilised instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximise receptive learning in students.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small-group tutoring.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching techniques.
- Enforced guidelines to maintain a structured learning environment.
- Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand complex concepts.
- Facilitated group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Supervised students in the classroom and playground.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Student Teacher
Bowen Public School
Orange, NSW
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies.
- Created interactive presentations using multimedia resources such as videos and slideshows.
- Developed adeeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments to boost comprehension.
- Implemented questioning and discussion techniques to encourage student participation and knowledge acquisition.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Established and enforced rules for behaviour and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Engaged in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Medical Receptionist
PRP Imaging
Orange, NSW
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying theaccuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in thecomputer system.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Answered incoming calls and responded to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
Sales Representative
Imperial Brands Australia
Wollongong, NSW
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
- Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
- Recognised security risks to properly handle situations.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximise profits.
- Produced sales documents, finalised deals and filed records.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Sales Representative
BATA
Orange, NSW
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated with themarketing team to create promotional materials for products and services.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by themanagement team.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Curtin University
Perth, WA02-2025
High School Diploma -
Canobolas Rural Technology High School
Orange, NSW11-2013
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching methodologies
- Hands-on activities
- Interactive learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Adaptive learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Growth mindset
- Educational research
- Inclusive teaching
Accomplishments
- Awarded a spot on the Vice Chancellors List for Curtin University Undergraduates comprising of the top 1% of undergraduate students.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Placement Teacher
Orange Public School
10.2024 - 12.2025
Student Teacher
Calare Public School
04.2024 - 05.2025
Student Teacher
Bowen Public School
10.2023 - 11.2023
Learning Enhancement Aide
Kinross Wolaroi School
07.2022 - 12.2024
Medical Receptionist
PRP Imaging
06.2021 - 06.2022
Sales Representative
Imperial Brands Australia
09.2017 - 06.2021
Sales Representative
BATA
10.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Curtin University
High School Diploma -
Canobolas Rural Technology High School
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