Joanne Foster
Point Cook,VIC
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration and professional development. Equipped with extensive background and understanding of children from complex and special needs. Focused on a student, educator and parent cohesive team to ensure student outcomes. High expectations for students and of myself to provide quality education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ACTING LEADING TEACHER/ LEARNING SPECILIST
ALAMANDA COLLEGE
04.2017 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Improved reading comprehension for struggling students by implementing targeted intervention strategies and differentiated instruction methods.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed to maximize achievement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Curtin University
Perth, WA01.2017
Skills
- Mentoring Teachers
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Excellent communication
Timeline
ACTING LEADING TEACHER/ LEARNING SPECILIST
ALAMANDA COLLEGE
04.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Education -
Curtin University
Referees
Lyn Jobson
Alamanda College - Principal
Phone: 03 8376 5200
Helen Welsh
Alamanda College - Assistant Principal
0434 065 470
Tegan Ma
Alamanda Collage - Assistant Principal
0408 560 713
Carmen Sacco
Alamanda College - Assistant Principal
0449 760 703
Devi Subramaniam
Alamanda College - Leading Teacher/Learning Specialist
0421 133 106
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