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KAY PASHALIS

Peakhurst,NSW

Summary

  • Student-oriented teaching offering over a 30 year background in secondary education.
  • Structured and organized approach to classroom development.
  • Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence.
  • Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems.
  • Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity.
  • Successful in building relationships and helping students pursue interests.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Secondary School Teacher

Kingsgrove High School
03.1991 - 11.2023

During my time at Kingsgrove High School I had the following classes over a period of over thirty years.

  • Year 7-12 English classes

(Contemporary, Standard, Advanced and Extension in year 11-12 and E.S.L English in Year 11 and 12)

  • Year 7-12 History classes

(Ancient, Modern and Extension English in Year 11-12)

  • Year 11-12 Psychology
  • Year 11-12 Studies of Religion

During this time frame I was able to further develop my skills:

  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the educational experience for students.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
  • Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.

Secondary School Teacher

Fairfield High
04.1987 - 03.1988
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the educational experience for students.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.

Secondary School Teacher

Bonnyrigg High School
07.1984 - 12.1985
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Developed and implemented behaviour management plans to address student issues.
  • Utilized data-driven assessment methods to track student progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English And History

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
11.1983

Diploma of Education - English And History

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
11.1983

Skills

  • Progress Monitoring
  • Test and Exam Proctoring
  • Peer Collaboration
  • Enforcing Rules and Expectations
  • Technology Implementation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment
  • Google Classroom
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • SmartBoard operation
  • Student Engagement
  • Student assessment
  • Parent and Guardian Communication
  • Subject Expertise (English and History)
  • Technology Integration
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Issue Resolution
  • SMART Boards
  • Educational leadership
  • Lesson Planning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Response-to-intervention understanding

Timeline

Secondary School Teacher

Kingsgrove High School
03.1991 - 11.2023

Secondary School Teacher

Fairfield High
04.1987 - 03.1988

Secondary School Teacher

Bonnyrigg High School
07.1984 - 12.1985

Bachelor of Arts - English And History

University of New South Wales

Diploma of Education - English And History

University of New South Wales
KAY PASHALIS