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Kelly Senel

Kellyville,NSW

Summary

Passionate Teacher with more than 15 years experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maternity Leave

Self-employeed
05.2019 - Current

Religious Education Teacher

Catherine McAuley Westmead
02.2008 - 05.2019
  • Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
  • Conducted educational and engaging lectures centered on such topics as ethics, critical thinking and contemporary moral issues.
  • Facilitated stimulating and thought-provoking class discussions on range of philosophical topics.
  • Facilitated student-led projects and activities to supplement coursework and deepen understanding of philosophical topics, philosophers and applications of different theories.

Religious Education Teacher

Oakhill College
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
  • Conducted educational and engaging lectures centered on such topics as ethics, critical thinking and contemporary moral issues.
  • Facilitated stimulating and thought-provoking class discussions on range of philosophical topics.
  • Facilitated student-led projects and activities to supplement coursework and deepen understanding of philosophical topics, philosophers and applications of different theories.

Casual Teacher

Catholic Education Office Parramatta
10.2006 - 04.2007
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.

Practice Teaching Internship

Cherrybrook Technology High School
07.2006 - 09.2006
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Private English Tutor

Five Senses Education
02.2006 - 02.2006
  • Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.

Practice Teacher

St Patrick's Marist College
03.2005 - 07.2005
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
  • Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.

English Tutor

Excel Home Coaching
02.2005 - 06.2005
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.

Teacher's Assistant

Hamilton's Childcare Agency
08.2001 - 09.2004
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.

Store Assistant

St. Vincent De Paul Hurstville
06.2002 - 12.2003
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.

Education

Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) - History, Religious Education And Geography

Australian Catholic University
Strathfield, NSW
10.2006

Skills

  • Special Education
  • SMART Board Aptitude
  • Instructional Methods
  • Technology Integration
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Assess Students
  • Public Speaking
  • Group Learning Mechanics
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Emergent Curriculum
  • Classroom Management
  • Essay Writing Technique Development

Certification

  • NSW Teacher's Institute Accreditation: Professional Competence, NESA - November 2008
  • Proficient Teacher (PT) Maintenance 1, NESA - May 2015 (NESA Number 222908)
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC1245735E) - Expiry 8/2/2027
  • First Aid Statement of Attainment (14316638-9123585), Australian Red Cross - May 2023

Timeline

Maternity Leave

Self-employeed
05.2019 - Current

Religious Education Teacher

Oakhill College
04.2017 - 12.2017

Religious Education Teacher

Catherine McAuley Westmead
02.2008 - 05.2019

Casual Teacher

Catholic Education Office Parramatta
10.2006 - 04.2007

Practice Teaching Internship

Cherrybrook Technology High School
07.2006 - 09.2006

Private English Tutor

Five Senses Education
02.2006 - 02.2006

Practice Teacher

St Patrick's Marist College
03.2005 - 07.2005

English Tutor

Excel Home Coaching
02.2005 - 06.2005

Store Assistant

St. Vincent De Paul Hurstville
06.2002 - 12.2003

Teacher's Assistant

Hamilton's Childcare Agency
08.2001 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) - History, Religious Education And Geography

Australian Catholic University

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