Kaylene Robinson
Cranbourne North,Victoria
Summary
I am an experienced primary school teacher working in a Catholic setting in Victoria. I hold a Bachelor of Primary Education and Postgraduate Certificates in Religious Education, Literacy Intervention, and Student Wellbeing. I have considerable experience in multi-age and open classroom teaching, team planning, and using data to plan and differentiate learning. Currently, I am teaching in a Grade 3 classroom and serving as the Sustainability Leader and Union Representative. The Sustainability role includes promoting awareness of environmental and sustainability issues in the school and community. As the Sustainability Leader, I regularly collaborate with Grade Six Leaders to guide the younger students in the gardening club and raise awareness of the interconnectedness of our world with God and each other. Throughout my career, actively contributed to various aspects of school culture. I have written, directed, and emceed school productions, Book Week activities, Nativity plays, and Christmas Concerts. I have set up displays in shopping centres, libraries, and local shows, as well as visited and collaborated with local preschools. I possess expertise in the Science of Reading, Developing Mentor Texts, The Ochre Framework, and planning with the the current Victorian Curriculum as well as the 2.0.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
St Kevin's Primary School
07.2022 - Current
Position:
Classroom Teacher for Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
As a classroom teacher, I have:
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication, especially using the Berry Street Strategies
- Administered diagnostic, summative and formative assessments
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and staff to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Completed student progress reports in Semesters 1 and 2 to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Worked with leadership and colleagues to design differentiated learning plans to ensure success for all students
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Adapted my teaching and lessons to meet students' varying needs
- Participated in earning teams and whole staff meetings meetings
Union Representative
Classroom Teacher
Good Shepherd Primary School
01.2022 - 07.2022
Position:
Classroom Teacher for Grade 1
Literacy Leader
Designed and Led Whole School Professional Development
Led Prospective Student Tours
Classroom Teacher
St Paul Apostle North Primary School
07.2008 - 12.2021
Position:
Classroom Teacher for Grades 1, 3, 3, 4
Performing Arts Teacher: Prep – Grade 6
Enrichment Coordinator: Special Projects & Guiding Students from Prep - 6
Family and Community Engagement Leader
Literacy Leader
NCCD Team Member
Student Wellbeing Team Member
Religious Education Team Member
Mini Beats Choir Leader: Grades 1 and 2
OHS Leader
Designed and Led Whole School Professional Development
Spice Playgroup Trained
Walker Learning Trained
Led Prospective Student Tours
Created Literacy Circles for Parents to Attend
Worked with the Maths Leader to Create a Whole School Data Wall
Worked with Leadership on the School Review
Planned and Hosted Family Nights
Created Christmas Concerts and Plays
Emceed Book Week and School Productions
Planned Level and Whole School Liturgies and Masses
Classroom Teacher
East Preston Islamic College
01.2007 - 07.2008
Position:
Classroom Teacher for Grades 5, 6, 2 and Foundation
Facilitated the Introduction of Literacy and Mathematical Resources for Grades Prep - Six
Intervention: Grades 6 and 7
Designed and Led Whole School Professional Development
Led Prospective Student Tours
Team planned for all Learning Styles and Needs
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Student Wellbeing
Australian Catholic University
01.2021
Post Graduate Certificate - Literacy Intervention
University of Melbourne
01.2012
Post Graduate Certificate - Teaching Religious Education
University of Divinity
01.2011
Bachelor of Primary Education - undefined
Monash University
01.2005
Skills
- Multimedia integration
- Classroom Management
- Team Planning
- Confident Speaker with Parents and Colleagues
- Designed and Led Whole School Professional Development
- Experienced in the Science of Reading
- Literacy Strategies to both Enable and Extend Students
- Created Mathematical Assessments Mental Computation
- Berry Street Trained
- Parent and Caregiver Communication
References
- Mrs Rebecca Fonseca, Classroom Teacher, St Kevin's Primary School, 9709 8600, 0407 979 934
- Mrs Megan De Rues, Literacy Leader, St Kevin's Primary School, 9709 8600
- Miss Sarah Fry, Classroom Teacher, St Kevin's Primary School, 9709 8600, 0423 545076
- Mrs Kirsty Staddon, Classroom Teacher / Grades 3 - 6 Maths & Literacy Leader, St Paul Apostle North, 9700 6068, 0400 650 449
- Mrs Rosie Andronis, Learning Support Officer, St Kevin's Primary School, 9709 8600, 0420 286 462
- Mrs Monique Fallace, Acting Principal, St Paul Apostle North Primary School, 9700 6068, 0412 835 551
Accomplishments
- 2003 - Monash University Golden Key Honour Society
- 2004 - Artwork used as the cover of the 2004 Monash Student Diary
- 2012 - 1st Place: Prep - 2 Victorian Cultural Diversity Awards
Summary
- St Kevin's Primary School, Hampton Park, 07/2022 - Present, Classroom Teacher, 5/6, 3/4, 3, Sustainability Leader, Union Representative
- Good Shepherd Primary School, Wheelers Hill, 01/2022 - 07/2022, Classroom Teacher, 1, Literacy Leader, Seesaw Ambassador
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
St Kevin's Primary School
07.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Good Shepherd Primary School
01.2022 - 07.2022
Classroom Teacher
St Paul Apostle North Primary School
07.2008 - 12.2021
Classroom Teacher
East Preston Islamic College
01.2007 - 07.2008
Post Graduate Certificate - Literacy Intervention
University of Melbourne
Post Graduate Certificate - Teaching Religious Education
University of Divinity
Bachelor of Primary Education - undefined
Monash University
Post Graduate Certificate - Student Wellbeing
Australian Catholic University
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