Kara Blankenhagen
Biggera Waters
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 1 Teacher
Cannonvale State School
Airlie Beach, QLD
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed Curriculum
- Year level Coordinator
Math /Science Teacher
Pimpama State Secondary College
Pimpama, QLD
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behaviour
Early Years Educator
Yundumu School NT
Yuendumu, NT
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Maintained health standards for food preparation, diapering and medication administration.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, leading to improved student performance over time.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Diversity within the classroom, recognizing the unique backgrounds and experiences of each student and creating an inclusive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Learning Management - Education
Central Queensland University
Bundaberg, QLD06.2015
No Degree - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment
Blueprint
Queensland04.2023
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behaviour Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- First Aid
- CPR
Timeline
Math /Science Teacher
Pimpama State Secondary College
01.2019 - 02.2024
Early Years Educator
Yundumu School NT
01.2018 - 11.2018
Year 1 Teacher
Cannonvale State School
Bachelor of Learning Management - Education
Central Queensland University
No Degree - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment
Blueprint