Jodi Staff
Bellbrae
Summary
Qualified and experienced (12 years teaching) Secondary Physical Education (PE), Health and Religious Education (RE) Teacher with a dedication and passion in promoting health and wellbeing while helping students become the best version of themselves. Experienced in delivering engaging lessons while fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the schools students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CRT
IONA College
10.2023 - Current
- Teaching a range of subjects, including RE, Physical Education, English and Humanities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Physical Education, Health and Human Development, Outdoor Ed and Christian Studies Teacher
Donvale Christian College
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Built on previous teaching experience by learning new skills, teaching VCE Health and Physical Education and Health and Human Development, years 11 and 12
- Learned to create engaging curriculum for Outdoor Education students
- This new learning experience also provided expanding teaching knowledge and qualifications.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
Secondary Physical Education and Health Teacher
Lyndale Secondary College
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Designed and delivered engaging PE and Health lesson plans aligned with Australian curriculum standards
- Promoted physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship through a range of activities and sports
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment
- Engaged with students in a positive manner to create meaningful relationships and create an opportunity to mentor them in and out of the classroom
- Organised and supervised inter-school sports competitions and fitness assessments
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and implement Australian Curriculum Standard lessons.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary
ACU
Melbourne, VIC12.2021
Bachelor of Health Science - Human Movement
ACU
12.2000
Skills
- Great communicator
- Interpersonally skilled
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Patient
- Time management
- Positive interactions with teenagers
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Safety Awareness
- Organizational Abilities
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Other Working Experiences
Business Owner, 2008-01-01 until 2022-12-31, Owned and operated an online baby and kids e-commerce store.
- This required managing finances and stock levels, developing relationships with customers and learning new IT skills.
- The role needed good time management, people skills and required continual development and learning in the e-commerce world.
Court Supervising Officer, 2023-01-01 to present
- This role requires the management of venues, players and spectators.
- To provide a safe playing environment.
- Engage in positive relationships within the basketball community and fellow colleagues.
- Assist in the development and training of new employees.
- The role provides further enhancement of basketball knowledge.
- I have recently been promoted to CSO leader, which leads a team of 8.
Professional Memberships
VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching), 303916
Volunteer Experience
Basketball Coaching
I have many years experience in the role of basketball coach. I started coaching in my teenage years and only stepped back from numerous roles in 2023., This role encompassed a wide range of abilities and knowledge to be an effective coach., While coaching I developed and enhanced my technical knowledge, developed and mentored players. Also great communication was important., It also further developed teaching skills, conflict resolution and motivation of different age groups.
Primary School Sports and classroom Volunteer
I have volunteered at my children's primary school for school sports, including: softball coaching, basketball coaching and school camps., This has required being adaptable, thinking on your feet and managing kids of different ages., Other skills needed are: Patience, time management, good communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
CRT
IONA College
10.2023 - Current
Physical Education, Health and Human Development, Outdoor Ed and Christian Studies Teacher
Donvale Christian College
01.2006 - 01.2013
Secondary Physical Education and Health Teacher
Lyndale Secondary College
01.2003 - 01.2005
Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary
ACU
Bachelor of Health Science - Human Movement
ACU
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