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Karen Fox

Allendale East,SA

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Junior Primary School Teacher with 19 years of experience, and have strong foundations in early childhood education. Committed to fostering a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment where young students feel nurtured and safe.

Organised, capable and skilled in curriculum development, lesson planning and implementation, classroom management, and assessment and evaluation. Strong skills in communication and collaboration, fostering strong partnerships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Seeking to continue nurturing young minds with a love for learning and fostering the development of essential academic and lifelong skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Mulga Street Primary School
02.2023 - Current

Classroom release

  • Implement prepared lesson plans in established classrooms
  • Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Implementing literacy lessons - Heggerty's and Initialit Programs

Choir Trainer

  • Support students from grades 4,5 and 6 to learn song repertoire in preparation for South East Primary Schools' Festival of Music
  • Hold meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows
  • Attend scheduled meetings and collaborated with other choir trainers and musical directors
  • Schedule shows and performances in accordance with school calendar

Year 6 Music

  • Familiarise students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, rhythm, beats, and compositions
  • Plan and execute targeted lesson plans to teach bucket drumming and other percussion skills
  • Establish a welcoming and supportive atmosphere by actively engaging with new students, showing empathy, and demonstrating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere by actively engaging with new students, showing empathy, and demonstrating a genuine interest in their well-being and success

Foundation/Grade 1/2 Teacher

McDonald Park School
04.2010 - Current
  • Build and maintain successful relationships with colleagues with open and effective communication, respect, empathy and trust
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with families through strong communication skills, both with students and parents, to provide updates on student progress, share concerns, and encourage parental involvement
  • Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that cater to students' individual needs and align with curriculum standards
  • Differentiate lessons to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, ensuring that all students are engaged and making progress
  • Identify and address unique needs of each students, providing additional help or enrichment activities as necessary
  • Implement positive behaviour management strategies, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment
  • Incorporate educational technology tools and resources to enhance teaching and engage young learners through exploration and problem-solving
  • Create and implement music programs that promote student participation and opportunities for students to express themselves creatively
  • Conduct ongoing assessments and using data to inform instructional decisions and track student growth
  • Plan and Implement literacy lessons - Heggerty's, Read Write Inc. and Words their Way
  • Experience in using AUSLAN to communicate with students who are deaf or hearing impaired to foster inclusive environments

Choir Trainer 2023, 2022, 2021

  • Support students from grades 5 and 6 to learn song repertoire in preparation for South East Primary Schools' Festival of Music
  • Hold meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows
  • Attend scheduled meetings and collaborated with other choir trainers and musical directors
  • Schedule shows and performances in accordance with school calendar

Junior Primary School Teacher

Newbury Park Primary School
01.2006 - 12.2008

Grade 3/4 Teacher

Foundation and Grade 1 Teacher

Junior Primary School Teacher

Melaleuca Park Primary School
01.2004 - 12.2005

Foundation and Grade 1 Teacher

Junior Primary School Teacher

Greenwith Primary School
01.2003 - 12.2003

Foundation Teacher

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

University of South Australia
Magill, SA

Skills

  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Effective Parent and Student Communication
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Nurturing young learners
  • Adaptability
  • Cultural and Religious Sensitivity
  • Group and Individual Instruction and Support
  • Classroom Management
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Differentiated Instruction

References

Kirsty Hill

Principal

McDonald Park School

Phone: 8724 9811

Email: kirsty.hill107@schools.sa.edu.au


Sharon Day

Deputy Principal

McDonald Park School

Phone: 8724 9811

Email: sharon.day83@schools.sa.edu.au


Amy Pitkin

Colleague - Year 1/2 Teacher

McDonald Park School

Phone: 8724 9811

Email: amy.pitkin894@schools.sa.edu.au

Timeline

Teacher

Mulga Street Primary School
02.2023 - Current

Foundation/Grade 1/2 Teacher

McDonald Park School
04.2010 - Current

Junior Primary School Teacher

Newbury Park Primary School
01.2006 - 12.2008

Junior Primary School Teacher

Melaleuca Park Primary School
01.2004 - 12.2005

Junior Primary School Teacher

Greenwith Primary School
01.2003 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

University of South Australia
Karen Fox