Kelsey Mackay
Kelso,New South Wales
Summary
Dynamic educator and mentor passionate about implementing trauma-informed approaches and interactive teaching methods to significantly enhance engagement and wellbeing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Education and Employment Mentor
Veritas House
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Utlilised a trauma-informed approach to support young people who were in Out-of-Home Care or experiencing homelessness with education and employment goals.
- Collaborated with vocational support services and clinical mental health services to address the needs of young people.
- Regularly attended Bathurst Council Youth Network meetings to promote the TI-IPS (Trauma Informed -Individual Placement Support) program and network with local schools and youth services.
- Attended school wellbeing meetings to support young people with school attendance concerns and classroom adjustments.
- Advocated for young people in the community to showcase their skills and improve employment outcomes.
- Relieved as Senior Education and Employment Mentor for a 6-month maternity block. This included conducting supervision and case reviews with staff, chairing regular staff meetings and facilitating professional development sessions.
Secondary PDHPE Teacher
Kandos High School | Coolah Central School
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group assessments and hands-on activities.
- Taught PDHPE across all stages and implemented differentiated programs to meet the needs of all students.
- Implemented swimming programs, assisted with the organisation of school carnivals and liased with local communities to enhance the physical activity opportunities available to students.
- Supported Year 6 students with their transition to High School and beyond as Year 7 Year Advisor.
- Actively engaged as a member of the school Wellbeing and Aboriginal Education teams.
- Supported HSC Community and Family Studies students and availed myself out of school hours to assist students to prepare for exams.
- Increased wellbeing outcomes for students as Girls Advisor by implementing creative wellbeing programs during break times and fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments.
- Enhanced community engagement as School Publicity Officer and was responsible for school branding and connecting with the community via social media and digital newsletters
Primary Classroom Teacher
Kanwal Public School | Mudgee Public School | Casu
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Promoted creativity and critical thinking skills by incorporating project-based learning activities into the curriculum.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Actively contributed to a positive school culture by serving on committees focused on curriculum development, staff morale, and community outreach projects.
- Completed L3 training and implemented differentiated and student-led literacy and numeracy activities.
- Continually refined teaching methods by attending professional development workshops and incorporating new strategies into lesson plans.
- Reinforced Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) principles by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for improvement.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and providing support throughout their first year.
Education
Bachelor of Education Studies (PDHPE) -
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst 01-2019
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood And Primary -
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst 01-2016
Skills
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student assessment
Timeline
Education and Employment Mentor
Veritas House
05.2023 - 06.2024
Secondary PDHPE Teacher
Kandos High School | Coolah Central School
07.2019 - 05.2023
Primary Classroom Teacher
Kanwal Public School | Mudgee Public School | Casu
09.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Education Studies (PDHPE) -
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood And Primary -
Charles Sturt University
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