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Kursten Tan

Boronia,VIC

Summary

Passionate Teacher with over 12+ years experience implementing Vic F-10 curriculum at all levels. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via engaging classroom instruction and modelling. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Dorset Primary School
01.2011 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering supportive learning environments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating respectful and productive learning environments.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education.
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Classroom Teacher

Clayton Primary School
01.2010 - 12.2010

Education

Bachelor Of Education (Primary) - Education

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
2009

Skills

  • Student Development
  • Activity Coordination
  • Skills Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Student Assessment
  • Student Engagement
  • ICT Implementation

Referees

Palma Coppa

Principal 

Dorset Primary School 

0421 671 330


Nicole Bell

Assistant Principal 

Dorset Primary School 

0439 082 560

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Dorset Primary School
01.2011 - 08.2023

Classroom Teacher

Clayton Primary School
01.2010 - 12.2010

Bachelor Of Education (Primary) - Education

Deakin University
Kursten Tan