Kenneth Harvey
Teacher
Ipswich,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Teacher at ISA International School, adept in Classroom Management and fostering critical thinking. Leveraged interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement and literacy, achieving significant improvements in student analytical skills. Mentored new teachers, promoting a collaborative learning environment and positive learning outcomes. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
ISA International School
2020.10 - 2024.06
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Teacher
Utahloy International School
2016.08 - 2020.10
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Education
Bachelor of Learning Management - Education
Central Queensland University
Mackay, QLD11.2003
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behaviour Management
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Teacher
ISA International School
2020.10 - 2024.06
Teacher
Utahloy International School
2016.08 - 2020.10
Bachelor of Learning Management - Education
Central Queensland University
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