Joanne Findlay
Bundaberg,QLD
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Effective mentoring through modelling a high level of personal fitness and self care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Experienced Teacher
Education Queensland
02.2008 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development through engaging and positive classroom learning experiences.
- Applied differentiation by incorporating multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Student and family welfare monitored through my professional role as a Year Level Coordinator. Regular welfare meetings, parent contact and teacher support provided to provide an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students.
- Planning and delivery of practical physical education programs for Junior Secondary students. Theory topics covered included Cultural Understandings, Fitness Components and Respectful Relationships.
- Planning and delivery of Junior Mathematics and Science curriculum.
- Mentor/supervisor for University students studying education.
Learning Support Teacher
Education Queensland
02.2004 - 05.2007
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered and coordinated Surf Lifesaving Youth Action Program through North Kira SLSC.
- Coordinated camp programs for students to obtain their first aid and bronze medallion certificates through the surf club.
- Regular involvement in volunteer patrols with students as part of the Youth Action Program.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Central Queensland University
Bundaberg, QLD11.2003
Skills
- Group Instruction and management
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Organisation and Management
- Student Engagement
- Student Welfare
- Behaviour Management
- Inclusive Practices
- Physical Education delivery
Timeline
Senior Experienced Teacher
Education Queensland
02.2008 - Current
Learning Support Teacher
Education Queensland
02.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Education - Education
Central Queensland University
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