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Jessica Ribeiro

Carlton North,VIC

Summary

A fully registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching specialising in Steiner education with over 15 years experience working in independent and public schools across Victoria, teaching prep to class 8, as well as working in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.

Recognised for adapting to diverse classroom needs, scaffolding for inclusive education, including behavioural and EAL support.

Experienced in working with colleagues and staff to plan and implement the curriculum, school, and community events, as well as well as team teach, mentor graduate and student teachers, host class meetings, and report, communicate, and build rapport with families and students for the cultivation of a positive and healthy learning environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Relief Teacher

Collingwood College, Sophia Mundi Steiner School
2010 - Current
  • Short and yearly contracts
  • Mentored graduate and student teachers in Steiner and public education, sharing best practice and offering guidance on classroom management techniques.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for Steiner and Reggio curriculum standards.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with staff to manifest school community events.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices as well as mandatory reporting and first aid.
  • Provided support to students with special needs through differentiated scaffolding plans tailored to their unique requirements.


Youth Arts Facilitator

Beyond Empathy, Rainbow Ridge Program, Songwriting as Literacy
01.2014 - 01.2013
  • Youth Arts Facilitator

Artist in Residence Program, Music as Literacy

Music Milk Wood Steiner School, Stuart Park Primary School, Parap Primary School
01.2012 - 01.2010
  • Artist in Residence Program, Music as Literacy

Casual Relief Teacher

Parap Primary School, Ludmilla Primary School, Shepherdson College, Armidale Waldorf School
01.2011 - 01.2009
  • Casual Relief Teacher

Early Childhood Music Teacher

Charles Darwin University
01.2009 - 01.2007
  • Early Childhood Music Teacher

Education

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning -

Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, NT
01.2009

Advanced Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Education - undefined

Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar Ltd
Warranwood, VIC
01.2006

Year 12 High School Certificate - undefined

Duval High School
Armidale, NSW
01.2001

Skills

  • Effective parent communication
  • Relationship building and management
  • Responsive to changing circumstances
  • Skilled in managing student behaviour
  • Knowledge and planning of curriculum content
  • Learning assessments & lesson plan implementation
  • Anthroposophical understanding of child development
  • Team teaching
  • Scaffolding for inclusion & ILP's
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective classroom management
  • Mentoring of student and graduate teachers

Timeline

Youth Arts Facilitator

Beyond Empathy, Rainbow Ridge Program, Songwriting as Literacy
01.2014 - 01.2013

Artist in Residence Program, Music as Literacy

Music Milk Wood Steiner School, Stuart Park Primary School, Parap Primary School
01.2012 - 01.2010

Casual Relief Teacher

Parap Primary School, Ludmilla Primary School, Shepherdson College, Armidale Waldorf School
01.2011 - 01.2009

Early Childhood Music Teacher

Charles Darwin University
01.2009 - 01.2007

Advanced Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Education - undefined

Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar Ltd

Year 12 High School Certificate - undefined

Duval High School

Casual Relief Teacher

Collingwood College, Sophia Mundi Steiner School
2010 - Current

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning -

Charles Darwin University
Jessica Ribeiro