Karlee McPherson
CASINO,NSW
Summary
Highly driven and passionate teacher with a proven successful background in educating students in English and Human Society and its Environment. Experienced and skilled in the pastoral role position of Year Advisor and Head of House for the last six years. Pastoral care is truly where my passion for my job and my school lies and I intend to continue this role as long as I am able.
Over my career, I have maintained an organised and differentiated classroom environment devoted to enhancing student learning. I am a caring and compassionate person and have formed an excellent reputation with students and their families at all schools i have partnered with. I am confident and compassionate when addressing individual student needs, as well as promoting and supporting positive educational experiences for all students in my classroom. I pride myself on being attentive and adaptable in the management of classroom operations and am effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress, but most importantly invested in the future of student growth and positive experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
St Mary's Catholic College, Casino
Diocese of Lismore
01.2022 - Current
- Gained strong leadership skills by leading De Paul House as the Head of House position for the last 12 months
- Head of House experience for two terms during 2022
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to students, colleagues, parish members and other key stakeholders
- Restorative justice experience in assisting students resolve issues between each other
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- HSC Modern History teaching experience
- Experience in managing and teaching in a compressed curriculum school system
History and Geography Classroom Teacher
Kyogle High School
01.2018 - 12.2021
- A full time History and Geography Teacher, teaching 7-10 History, 7-10 Geography, Year 11 and HSC Legal Studies, Year 11 and HSC Society and Culture, Ancient History and a personal interest course surrounding Forensic Science content and skills
- Planned and implemented the Elective History course at Kyogle High School with great success - high student numbers consecutive years
- Year Advisor - Experience in Year Advisor role for the last Four years
- Organised and facilitated the 'Sustainability Club'
- This student focused group harnessed environmental ideas to help support the school in achieving sustainable measures such as 'straw no more' and recycling
- Planned, created and implemented the New Geography Syllabus as part of a collaborative and innovative HSIE team
- Planned and supervised out of classroom activities and trips
- Conferred with parents and administration about student progress
- Monitored student growth and academic process with a data focus to redirect learning to ensure value added growth
- Leader of the Peer Assessment faculty as part of a school wide initiative HSC professional learning in the discriminating factors which i presented and shared with my faculty and encouraged more engagement.
Learning And Support Teacher
Kyogle High School
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments
- Worked with individual students to provide personalised educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times
- Implemented curriculum with life-based approach
- Communicated with parents about student needs to garner additional support
- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Learning (PBL)
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Temporary Classroom Teacher
Kyogle High School
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Full time contracted teacher working in all areas and KLA's of Kyogle High School
- Successfully entered all faculties and experienced teaching in all subject areas at Kyogle High School
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress using Microsoft Excel to update and enhance learning plans
- Enhanced student learning by optimising wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
Literacy Support Teacher
Kyogle High School
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Small group of targeted students focused on increasing their literacy skills
- Prepared students for testing by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students
- Conducted skills assessments and uncovered performance gaps.
University Student
Southern Cross University- Practicum Experience
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Internship Practicum at Woodlawn Catholic College under Mentor Nadine Connelly (Holt) 11 Weeks experience teaching History, Geography and Ancient History
- Second Practicum opportunity at Trinity Catholic College, Lismore
- This was a four week practicum under Lyndel Smith
- Completed my Bachelor of Arts/ Secondary Education Degree with a clear vision and passion of impacting students the way teachers had impacted me as a student.
Education
Certificate in Ancient History - Ancient History
Macquarie University
Macquarie Park, NSW12.2016
Certificate in Special Education - Special Education
Griffith University, Mount Gravatt Campus
Mount Gravatt, QLD12.2018
Bachelor of Education/ Bachelor of Arts - English, Legal Studies, Society and Culture
Southern Cross University
12.2013
University Student Southern Cross University- Practicum Experience
Category B Training - Religious Education
Dayton University VLCFF
Dayton, USA03.2024
Skills
- Current Head of House for St Mary's, De Paul House (2022 - current)
- 6 Years experience in the Pastoral Care role as Year Advisor and Head of House
- Experienced and passionate teacher who is highly invested at a long career at St Mary's Catholic College
- An excellent team collaborator, always willing to be up skilled and take on new opportunities
Accomplishments
- Mother to two handsome boys (Ryan in Year 8 at St Mary's and Tyler in Year 5 at St Mary's Primary
- Silver medalist at the Australian 51kg Boxing Championships 2017
- Commonwealth Games trial competitor 2018 for 51kg womens boxing - Silver Medalists
- Womens spokesperson for the 2017 National Womens Day at the Casino R.S.M Club
- Qualified Boxing Trainer with experience training students with aggression and emotional trauma triggers
Personal Qualities
- Practicing Catholic Faith
- Always willing to take on extra challenges and thrilled to gain any opportunities for different pathways
- Highly reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Honest and fair
- Attentive
- Calm
- Consistent
- Highly motivated and passionate
- Great collaborator and team member
- Fine eye to details and organisation skills
- Confident and clear when speaking with parents, carers and other major stakeholders
- Looking for leadership opportunities to continue growing my pedagogy
- Adaptable
- Love of my craft
Teaching qualifications
- Highly Experienced 7-10 HIS and GEO Teacher
- Experienced 7-10 English Teacher
- Experienced 11-12 English Teacher
- 11 and 12 Society and Culture Code
- Experienced 11 and 12 Ancient History Code
- History Elective course highly experienced
- Experienced 11 and 12 Legal Studies Code
- Willingness to teach all subjects
- All current certificates in mandatory courses
- Experience teaching at Aurora College
Degree completion
Completed Bachelor of Arts/ Secondary Education Degree with a clear vision and passion of impacting students the way teachers had impacted me as a student
Internship
- Woodlawn Catholic College, NSW, Nadine Connelly (Holt), 01/2013, 12/2013, 11 Weeks experience teaching History, Geography and Ancient History
- Trinity Catholic College, Lismore, NSW, Lyndel Smith, Four week practicum
- Kyogle High School, Kyogle. Three Week practicum. Two week observation, one week teaching experience
References
- Michael Campbell, Principal of St Mary's Catholic College, Casino 66622255
- Michele McCaffery, Leader of Pastoral Care, St Mary's Catholic College, Casino 66622255
- Father Peter Slack, St Mary's Catholic Parish Church, 66621025
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
St Mary's Catholic College, Casino
Diocese of Lismore
01.2022 - Current
History and Geography Classroom Teacher
Kyogle High School
01.2018 - 12.2021
Learning And Support Teacher
Kyogle High School
01.2018 - 12.2020
Temporary Classroom Teacher
Kyogle High School
01.2015 - 12.2017
Literacy Support Teacher
Kyogle High School
01.2014 - 12.2014
University Student
Southern Cross University- Practicum Experience
01.2013 - 12.2013
Certificate in Ancient History - Ancient History
Macquarie University
Certificate in Special Education - Special Education
Griffith University, Mount Gravatt Campus
Bachelor of Education/ Bachelor of Arts - English, Legal Studies, Society and Culture
Southern Cross University
University Student Southern Cross University- Practicum Experience
Category B Training - Religious Education
Dayton University VLCFF
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