Karman Price
Brunswick,VIC
Summary
I am a qualified and VIT-registered teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 8 years old). I have completed training on the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the Little Learners Love Literacy program. I deliver lessons in a dynamic and engaging manner, ensuring that young learners are motivated. Organised and courteous, I treat both students and the classroom with respect. Above all, my flexibility and 'can-do' attitude make me well-suited for casual relief teaching.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Inspire Early Learning Journey (Montessori)
03.2023 - Current
- Taught to the point of need by differentiating instruction and selecting work based on the individual’s learning plan.
- Responsible for regular summative and formative assessment for 20 children.
- Delivered individual and group phonic sessions utilising visual aids, tactile materials, and audio recordings.
- Built a strong rapport with the children and families and saw a reported increase parent satisfaction.
- Students were taught using a gradual release strategy, demonstrations and through inquiry.
- Served as a mentor for teachers in training, providing guidance on classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Regularly assessed and referred families to early intervention services.
- Developed and taught a visual arts program to all children in the centre.
- Developed a centre wide localised First Nation's curriculum in consultation with community members and colleagues.
Practicum Teacher
Brunswick Kindergarten
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Improved children’s literacy through a targeted hands-on, and play-based program aimed to develop name recognition. Extension challenges encouraged to children ready to write their name.
- Remained flexible and tailored my teaching strategies, planning and assessment methods to meet the needs of play-based learning.
- Collaborated with the kindergarten teacher to develop hands-on activities which reflected the children's interest.
- Gradually increased management of the classroom to 100% in the last week of placement.
Practicum Teacher Grade 1 Class
Mercy College
11.2018 - 11.2018
- Taught students through an explicit instruction method; "I do, we do, you do."
- Concise learning intentions were communicated to the students.
- Students were encouraged to complete a self-assessment at the end of a task.
- Formative assessment data and the Western Australian Curriculum were used to develop a sequential forward planning document for literacy, numeracy, and cross-curriculum priorities.
- Modification of lessons to accommodate children with different learning needs.
- Gradual release of classroom management responsibilities leading to 100% in final week.
Practicum Teacher Foundation Grade
Riverton Primary School
11.2017 - 11.2017
- Conducted formative assessments prior to and throughout placement.
- Created detailed lesson plans based on results of formative assessments and the children’s interest.
- Remained flexible and adjusted lessons plans based on the mentor’s teachers feedback or needs of the children.
- Assisted with target teaching sessions to English as an Additional Language or Dialect children.
- Gained hands-on experience on the process of assessing children’s work and reporting the student’s grade.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA10-2022
Skills
- Engaging students in learning
- On-the-spot decision making
- Confidence in classroom management
- Adaptation to school culture
Certification
- VIT teacher registration: 722294 (expiry 30/09/2025)
- WWCC: 2614776A-01(expiry 07/12/2027)
- Provide first aid in education & childcare setting: (expires 05/04/2026)
- National Police Clearance:
- Mandatory reporting: (completed 16/11/2022)
Professional Development
- Using Version 2.0 of the Victorian Curriculum
- Little Learners Love Literacy - Introduction
- Techniques to Support Struggling Readers – Primary
- Drama Strategies to Promote Engagement and Learning
- Understanding High Impact Teaching Strategies
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Inspire Early Learning Journey (Montessori)
03.2023 - Current
Practicum Teacher
Brunswick Kindergarten
04.2022 - 06.2022
Practicum Teacher Grade 1 Class
Mercy College
11.2018 - 11.2018
Practicum Teacher Foundation Grade
Riverton Primary School
11.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
Edith Cowan University
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