Juanita Sanders
Meridian Plains,QLD
Summary
I am a passionate teacher with 15+ years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a 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 and numeracy skills. Encouraging students to have a Growth Mindset and a strong belief in themselves. I am diligent and adaptable in meeting the needs of students within a warm, safe, and caring environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
Siena Catholic Primary School Sippy Downs, QLD
01.2009 - 12.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure the performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counselled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Brisbane Catholic Education
St Joseph's Nambour, QLD
03.1995 - 12.2008
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behaviour and resolve conflicts.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behaviour and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioural intervention plans to address challenging student behaviours.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Set up and implemented Occupational Therapy Program
Education
Bachelor of Learning Management - Primary/Special Education (Distinction)
Central Queensland University
Noosa, QLD11.2008
Skills
- Currently studying Auslan
- Netball Coach
- Behaviour and Classroom Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth mindset
- Motivating Students and relationship building
- Special Needs Students
Timeline
Teacher
Brisbane Catholic Education
01.2009 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Brisbane Catholic Education
03.1995 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Learning Management - Primary/Special Education (Distinction)
Central Queensland University