Kate Matthews
Frankston
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with a proven track record at both John Paul College and McClelland College, excelling in curriculum development and fostering student engagement. Proficient in lesson planning and cultural sensitivity, I have successfully mentored new teachers and enhanced student achievement through targeted interventions, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
John Paul College
01.2023 - Current
- VCE English teaching: Year 12 English (2024 + 2025); Year 11 English (2024 + 2025 - four separate classes); Year 11 Literature (2025).
- Year 10 (2023) and Year 11 Literature (2025) team leader (administering and creating units, lessons, and assessments)
- VIT mentor for a first-year teacher (2025).
- Pastoral Care/Homeroom teacher (2023-2025).
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson and unit plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Established and maintained a positive classroom environment fostering respect, inclusion, and academic growth.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine pedagogical skills and stay current with educational trends.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Mentored new teachers (formally and informally) entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating a variety of literature and texts from across the world and voices.
Classroom Teacher
McClelland College
01.2020 - 12.2022
- VCE English teaching - teaching and creating curriculum-aligned units and lessons for three separate Year 11 English classes.
- Mentored pre-service teachers from 2021 to 2022.
- Year 10 English leader - creating and administering units and assessments.
Education
Master of Teaching - Secondary Teaching - English And Humanities
Monash University
Clayton, VIC01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Monash University
Clayton, VIC01-2017
High School Diploma -
John Paul College
Frankston, VIC01-2014
Skills
- Student-teacher rapport and creating safe learning environments
- Lesson and unit planning and construction
- Explicit Instruction
- Fostering curiosity and critical thinking
- Literacy strategies
- Curriculum implementation
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student engagement
- Faculty collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Cultural sensitivity
- Subject matter expertise
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
John Paul College
01.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
McClelland College
01.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Teaching - Secondary Teaching - English And Humanities
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Monash University
High School Diploma -
John Paul College