Kira Portmann
Malvern East,VIC
Summary
Motivated pre-service teacher with a solid academic foundation in teaching and education. Passionate about cultivating a supportive and engaging learning environment for students. Possesses strong communication and organisational skills, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Integration Aide
Auburn Primary School
Hawthorn East, VIC
01.2025 - Current
- Supported students with additional needs (mainly PSD-funded learners) through targeted adjustments, scaffolding, and one-on-one support.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and specialists to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and differentiated learning strategies.
- Assisted students in building independence, regulation, and social skills through the consistent use of positive behaviour support strategies.
- Adapted and created accessible resources (visual aids, manipulatives, step-by-step scaffolds) to meet diverse learning needs.
- Helped fostered an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that promoted participation, engagement, and confidence for all learners.
Teaching Placement
Firbank Grammar School
Brighton, VIC
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Planned and delivered engaging Year 7–9 Humanities lessons using explicit teaching and inquiry-based approaches to build critical thinking and historical understanding.
- Differentiated tasks and assessments to support diverse learners, specifically EAL students, and those requiring extension or additional scaffolding.
- Implemented formative assessment strategies (questioning, exit tickets, peer discussion) to monitor progress and adapt teaching in real time.
- Built positive, respectful relationships with students by fostering discussion, encouraging participation, and promoting a supportive learning environment, aligned with school values.
Manager
Aviv Cakes & Bagels
Elsternwick, VIC
12.2013 - 01.2025
- Helped lead and support a team of 35+ staff, fostering collaboration and maintaining a supportive, high-performing work environment.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored FOH staff, developing teamwork, communication, and coaching skills directly transferable to supporting students and colleagues.
- Delegated tasks and managed resources effectively during high-demand periods, demonstrating adaptability, organisation, and strong time management.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, reflecting interpersonal skills essential for engaging students, families, and staff.
Teaching Placement
Keysborough College- Banksia Campus
Springvale South, VIC
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and deliver lessons, differentiating tasks and adapting resources to meet the diverse needs of students across Year 7-11 English/EAL and Humanities.
- Worked closely with PSD and EAL students, providing tailored one-on-one and small-group support to enhance participation, confidence, and equitable access to learning.
- Supported formative assessment by assisting with marking, giving constructive feedback, and monitoring student progress to inform next steps in learning.
- Established positive and respectful relationships with students and colleagues, fostering engagement and collaboration through inclusive practices, encouragement, and effective role modelling.
Teaching Placement
Caulfield Junior College
Caulfield North, VIC
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Engaged in structured classroom observations to critically analyse effective teaching strategies, differentiation, and classroom management practices.
- Provided targeted support to individual students and small groups, reinforcing key literacy and numeracy concepts to enhance learning outcomes.
- Co-taught selected lesson components, applying explicit teaching and questioning techniques to develop confidence and experience in front of a class.
- Established positive connections with students, fostering engagement, participation, and a supportive classroom environment.
Sales Consultant
Mimco
Chadstone, VIC
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered personalised customer service, building rapport and meeting individual needs in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Met and exceeded sales targets through strong product knowledge, active listening, and effective communication.
- Worked collaboratively in a team, maintaining store presentation and ensuring a seamless customer experience.
Catering and Events Assistant
Damm Fine Food
Abbotsford, VIC
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided efficient, professional service at large-scale events, ensuring customer satisfaction under time pressure.
- Collaborated with colleagues to manage food service, setup, and pack-down in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrated adaptability and attention to detail, handling diverse tasks while maintaining high standards of service.
Education
Masters of Teaching - Primary And Secondary
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC11.2025
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & International Relations
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC06.2023
Skills
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Mandatory Reporting and Child Safe Standards Training (DET)
- Lesson planning and curriculum delivery (Victorian Curriculum 20)
- Differentiation and inclusive education (EAL, PSD, UDL)
Volunteer Experience
ESL Language Partner Volunteer
ESN Koeln- Cologne, Germany, 03/10- 06/19
- Educated peers in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gained strong interpersonal skills from working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Personalised instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
References
- Kiara Kearney, +61 481 212 527, Kiara.Kearney@education.vic.gov.au
- David Logue, +61 423 711 441, David.Logue@education.vic.gov.au
- Maria Hawley, +61 3 9591 5188, mhawley@firbank.vic.edu.au
Timeline
Teaching Placement
Firbank Grammar School
03.2025 - 04.2025
Integration Aide
Auburn Primary School
01.2025 - Current
Teaching Placement
Keysborough College- Banksia Campus
10.2024 - 11.2024
Teaching Placement
Caulfield Junior College
04.2024 - 05.2024
Sales Consultant
Mimco
11.2019 - 02.2020
Catering and Events Assistant
Damm Fine Food
09.2017 - 01.2019
Manager
Aviv Cakes & Bagels
12.2013 - 01.2025
Masters of Teaching - Primary And Secondary
Monash University
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts - Marketing & International Relations
Monash University
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