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Kate Gibbons

Woongarrah,NSW

Summary

Qualified Primary School Teacher with relevant experience in developing interactive lesson plans, managing classrooms, and fostering educational environments that inspire curiosity. Strengths include excellent communication skills, creative teaching methods, and a strong ability to understand and cater to individual pupil needs. Recognised for making meaningful contributions to curriculum development and the implementation of whole-school initiatives that promote student engagement and a love of learning.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary School Teacher

Amity College
Auburn, NSW
02.2022 - 12.2024
  • Designing and delivering effective lessons.
  • Setting clear learning objectives.
  • Creating a conducive learning environment.
  • Encouraging student engagement and participation.
  • Designing and administering assessments.
  • Providing constructive feedback on student performance.
  • Adapting and supplementing the curriculum as needed.
  • Aligning lessons with educational standards.
  • Establishing and enforcing rules and routines.
  • Handling behavior issues and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
  • Identifying and addressing the diverse needs of students.
  • Providing extra help or challenges as necessary.
  • Collaborating with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders.
  • Keeping open lines of communication about student progress.
  • Engaging in ongoing learning and professional growth.
  • Staying updated on educational best practices and innovations.
  • Demonstrating positive values, ethics, and behaviour.
  • Fostering an inclusive and respectful classroom environment.
  • Ensuring the physical and emotional safety of students.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged students in active learning activities.
  • Organised excursions for students to explore local resources related to the curriculum.

Primary School Teacher - Grade Leader, ES1 Instructional Leader, Literacy Committee Leader

Salamah College
Chester Hill, NSW
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Completed curriculum tasks and managed a team of six as Kindergarten Grade Leader.
  • Planned events and managed a team of ten as Literacy Committee Leader.
  • Coached the ES1 team members to refine their pedagogy and assisted in lesson observations, team teaching, peer coaching, lesson demonstrations and provided effective feedback to enhance their teaching and learning.
  • Taught all Key Learning Areas from the NSW Syllabus.
  • Provided differentiated teaching and learning to cater for all students.
  • Programmed for one term of Mathematics using the Explicit Teaching Model.
  • Programmed one term of PDHPE.
  • Have an extensive understanding of the Explicit Teaching Model, TAPPLE strategies and Checking for Understanding techniques.
  • Communicated and collaborated effectively with colleagues.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and teaching staff to provide feedback and to discuss instructional strategies.
  • Evaluated and reviewed lesson plans and programs to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Encouraged creative and critical thinking, and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weakness based on formative and summative evaluations.
  • Marked and evaluated student assessments.
  • Completed half yearly and yearly academic report cards.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Held meetings with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and behavioural concerns.
  • Kept students on task with proactive behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
  • Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.

Education

Master of Education -

Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, NSW
12.2021

Bachelor of Primary Education -

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW
12.2018

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Technical skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Imaginative thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Growth mindset
  • Curriculum design
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Behaviour management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Inclusive education
  • Student engagement
  • Parent communication

Certification

Working with Children Check, WWC0263849E

Proficent Teacher Accreditation, 2021

References

  • Omina Abdullah, Upper Primary Coordinator, 0413 113 106
  • Rawa Bektas, Lower Primary Coordinator, 0415 995 607

Timeline

Primary School Teacher

Amity College
02.2022 - 12.2024

Primary School Teacher - Grade Leader, ES1 Instructional Leader, Literacy Committee Leader

Salamah College
02.2019 - 12.2021

Master of Education -

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Primary Education -

University of Technology Sydney

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