Kate Matthews

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.