Kellie Luxford
Piara Waters,WA
Summary
A passionate educator turned customer and community manager, I am a dynamic professional with a unique combination of experiences that have shaped my career trajectory. With a Bachelor of Education degree and eight years in the classroom, I have aquired invaluable skills in communication, fostering relationships, and creating supportive environments, all of which are transferable to my new path in customer and community management.
In my teaching years, I have been responsible for nurturing an inclusive and engaging environment for diverse groups of students, a skill that translates seamlessly into fostering a vibrant, supportive community for women. My commitment to championing diversity and inclusivity aligns perfectly with my passion for empowering women, a cause I hold close to my heart.
I am proud to have been part of the Happiness Co's Speakers Project, where I learned the power of storytelling as a tool for connection, empathy, and inspiration. This experience, coupled with my mental health first aid certificate, has equipped me with the knowledge and sensitivity to handle delicate situations and provide meaningful support to those navigating their mental health journeys.
Recently, I attended Tony Robbins' "Unleash The Power Within" event in Sydney. The transformative experience not only reinforced my commitment to personal growth and development, but also ignited a desire to help other women harness their potential and navigate their unique paths. I am eager to bring this passion to my role as a customer and community manager, using my insights to inspire, motivate, and empower.
My career transition is driven by a deep-seated desire to make a difference outside the classroom. Leveraging my past experiences, I am ready to take on this new challenge with enthusiasm and dedication. I am a proactive problem-solver, ready to tackle both high-level projects and administrative tasks with equal vigor. This versatility, combined with my unwavering commitment to fostering growth, positions me uniquely for a role in customer and community management.
I am excited to bring my unique mix of skills, work experiences, life experiences and passion to your organization, contributing to a thriving community that empowers and uplifts women. I am ready to make a meaningful impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Excelsior Primary School
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Designed innovative initiatives to engage parents in educational process for student benefit.
- Promoted social and emotional learning by creating social activities and clubs.
- Assisted students by serving as advocate for children in school and community.
Early Childhood Team Leader
Rivergums Primary School
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Role and Responsibilities:
- Lead by example by setting and modelling a high standard of teaching and learning
- Explain and demonstrate whole school expectations and processes to new staff
- Foster a positive and highly collaborative team environment
- Prepare agendas for Pre-Primary team meetings and include relevant information passed on by the Associate Principals
- Lead the Pre-Primary team in the development of online learning through collaboration, in accordance with whole school directions for teaching online during lockdown via Connect
- Follow up on requests from the Pre-Primary Line Leader to pass on information, request and reminders
- Ensure the team is completing planning in accordance with whole school programs and processes and in alignment with the Western Australian Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework
- Discuss the National Quality standards with the team and frequently encourage discussions around current and best practices
- Participation in Team Leader Meetings
- Teaching Role and Responsibilities:
- Explicitly teach and embed whole school Literacy and Numeracy block structures
- Use a high level of interpersonal skills to communicate and build positive relationships with colleagues, families and other professionals
- Use effective data collection and analysis to improve student learning outcomes
- Engage in a high level of collaboration when planning subject overviews
- Use The National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and the Western Australian Curriculum to guide Pre-Primary collaborative planning
- Actively engage in self-reflection by using the teach, plan, assess model
- Differentiate learning experiences
- Build a positive school culture by supporting colleagues, working collaboratively, and acting as a positive role model within the school community
- Involve parents and families in student learning and development
- Plan and implement and review documented plans for students using SMART goals
- Ensure class expectations and routines are established and operational
- Create and maintain a supportive and safe learning environment for all students
- Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
- Implement Positive Behaviour Support processes
- Work with SEN/BE in the implementation of behaviour intervention plans.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
Pre Primary Teacher
Rivergums Primary School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Kindergarten Teacher
Aspiri Primary School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Active involvement in community events to establish a connection with students and their families
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Engage in professional meetings, discussions, and collaboration around the development of school expectations, beliefs, and values
- Assist in the development of the whole school behaviour management policy
- Know the students, the local community and the diversity of local families
- Differentiate learning experiences
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Plan and implement programs which meet the needs of all students
- Align planning with the Early Years Learning Framework and the Kindergarten Guidelines and the Western Australian Curriculum
- Provide learning experiences which allow students to learn through play and investigation
- Discuss initial student concerns with the school health nurse and make Speech, EAL/D speech, OT and Physiotherapy referrals for students
- Develop and implement IEP’s and set goals for student development
- Communicate and collaborate with Educational Assistants
- Form respectful and reciprocal relationships with parents and other staff members
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behaviour support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Piara Waters Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Work collaboratively with the early childhood team to plan learning outlines, assessment strategies and processes and early childhood school events
- Provide a safe and welcoming environment for students and their families
- Differentiate learning experiences
- Set achievable goals for student development
- Align planning with the Early Years Learning Framework and the Kindergarten Guidelines
- Provide learning experiences which allow students to learn through play and investigation
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage in both formal and informal meetings regarding teaching and learning strategies, resources, and planning
- Implement appropriate behavior management strategies
- Form respectful and reciprocal relationships with parents and other staff members
- Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment
- Identify my own learning needs and engage in professional learning experiences.
Kindergarten Teacher
Huntingdale Primary School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provide a safe and welcoming environment for students and their families
- Know my students and the individual diverse backgrounds and experiences that they bring into the classroom
- Differentiate learning experiences
- Align planning with the Early Years Learning Framework and the Kindergarten Guidelines
- Provide learning experiences which allow students to learn through play and investigation
- Engage in reflective practices
- Work collaboratively with colleagues
- Implement appropriate behavior management strategies
- Form respectful and reciprocal relationships with parents and other staff members
- Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment
- Supervise children's play, always ensuring their safety
- Identify my own learning needs and engage in professional learning experiences.
Relief Teacher
Huntingdale Primary School
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Work professionally with colleagues from various schools
- Understand and follow the processes for various school
- Explicitly explain the expectations for students, maintain positive behaviour management and build positive relationships with students
- Follow plans left by teachers and be flexible in creating learning experiences for students at short notice
- Work with Educational Assistants to identify student needs and provide a positive leaning environment., Provide a safe and welcoming environment for students and their families
- Supervise children's play, always ensuring physical safety
- To communicate and collaborate with Educational Assistants to provide effective working relationships
- Maintain respectful and reciprocal relationships with parents and other staff members
- Implement appropriate behavior management strategies
- Follow the planning and assessment guidelines as left by the classroom teacher
- Use initiative to plan appropriate learning experiences when no plans are left
- Leave communication for classroom teachers so that they are aware of the progress that was made or any issues that occurred while they were away.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Murdoch University
Perth, WA2015
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Positive learning environment
- Patience and understanding
- Effective speaking and presentation skills
- Digital literacy skills
- Social media navigation skills
- Design skills
- Course development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Smart Goals
- Educational Opportunities
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Giving Constructive Feedback
- Effective Customer Service
- Collaborative Environments
- Continuous Professional Improvement
- Content Management Expertise
Timeline
Teacher
Excelsior Primary School
05.2021 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Team Leader
Rivergums Primary School
01.2020 - 06.2020
Pre Primary Teacher
Rivergums Primary School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Aspiri Primary School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Piara Waters Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Huntingdale Primary School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Relief Teacher
Huntingdale Primary School
11.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Education -
Murdoch University
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