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Jordon Smith

Ballarat,VIC

Summary

Dedicated and innovative educator with 4 years of teaching experience, including 2 years as a specialist STEM teacher and 2 years as a primary classroom teacher. Skilled in designing and delivering engaging lessons that build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and STEM disciplines. Experienced in integrating explicit instruction with hands-on learning to foster creativity and problem-solving. Holds a special interest in digital and design technologies and future-focused learning tools. Committed to professional growth and collaboration to enhance teaching practice and student outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialist STEM Teacher

Buninyong Primary School
Buninyong, Victoria
01.2024 - Current

Position Purpose. Responsibilities.

The STEM teacher is responsible for developing, planning, and delivering engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving, while supporting students to build skills for future learning.

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
  • Managed 15 unique classes per week
  • Design hands-on, inquiry-based learning activities.
  • Differentiate teaching to meet diverse student needs.
  • Assess and report on student progress.
  • Provide constructive feedback to students and parents.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to integrate STEM across the curriculum.
  • Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
  • Manage resources and technologies effectively.
  • Engage in ongoing professional learning.

Classroom Teacher

Buninyong Primary School
Buninyong, Victoria
01.2022 - 12.2023

Role Description: Primary Classroom Teacher – Primary School. Position Purpose Responsibilities

The classroom teacher is responsible for developing, planning, and delivering engaging lessons that build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, while supporting student learning, wellbeing, and growth across all areas of the curriculum.

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.
  • Differentiate teaching to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Assess and report on student progress in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas.
  • Provide constructive feedback to students and parents to support ongoing learning.
  • Build positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with students to foster engagement and well-being.
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues to share practices, plan programs, and contribute to whole-school priorities.
  • Work as part of a team to create consistent approaches to teaching and learning.
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
  • Manage classroom resources effectively to support student learning.
  • Engage in ongoing professional learning, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary And Secondary P-10) - Education

Federation University Australia
VIC
12-2021

Skills

  • Strong STEM subject knowledge
  • Engaging lesson design
  • Hands-on, inquiry-based teaching
  • Explicit instruction strategies
  • Creativity and problem-solving focus
  • Digital technologies and design
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Clear communication
  • Positive student relationships
  • Team collaboration

Certification

Victorian Institute of Technology

Registered Teacher

Registration number: 714586


Victorian Drivers License

Timeline

Specialist STEM Teacher

Buninyong Primary School
01.2024 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Buninyong Primary School
01.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Education (Primary And Secondary P-10) - Education

Federation University Australia
Jordon Smith