- Gardening
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Camping
- Playing Sports
- Running
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
Kylyn Harrison
Wentworth Falls,NSW
Summary
With a proven track record at Lithgow High School, I excel in rapport building and ensuring my teaching meets the learning needs of the community I'm working in. My expertise in lesson planning and motivating students to engage in a range of different educational locations, spans from classrooms, sporting fields to remote wilderness environments and has consistently enhanced my students educational outcomes. I've developed and led innovative Outdoor Education programs, significantly enriching the learning experience through hands-on activities and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I am a compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. My career journey has provided me with an extensive background in versatile education environments. The teaching approach I align with is a student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. I am competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. My teaching experience and professional development has allowed me to become well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
HSIE Teacher
Blaxland High School
04.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
PDHPE, Outdoor Education & Year 11 Year Advisor
Lithgow High School
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Designed and implemented Stage 5 Outdoor Education as a 100 hour elective.
- Taught Year 12 Aboriginal Studies two for years.
- Was a year advisor for a year 10 then year 11 cohort.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as a Year 10 Ski trip that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Organized and coached teams to attend educational sporting trips such as Western Region Netball competitions that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Full Time Casual Teacher
Katoomba High
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
PDHPE and Science Teacher
Katherine School of the Air
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked with students who were from remote stations, or in the juvenile justice system or were unable to attend mainstream schools as a result of being neurodivergent.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents regarding student performance, collaborating on strategies to support academic success at home.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
PDHPE, HSIE and Outdoor Education Teacher
Katherine High School
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Assessed student progress regularly, modifying instructional approaches as needed to ensure continued growth and achievement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Casual Relief Teacher - Various Primary Schools
Northern Territory Department Of Education
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student understanding during lessons, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Promoted cultural awareness within the classroom by incorporating diverse resources and perspectives into lesson plans and discussions.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Casual Relief Teacher
Mccarthy Catholic College
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Director of Outdoor Education
Blue Mountains Grammar School
01.2008 - 04.2012
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Organised and coordinated whole year camps from year 7 to year 10.
- Organised and led an international hiking trip to NZ with year 10 students.
- Managed budgets to deliver quality Outdoor Educational programs.
- Developed and implemented curriculum to enhance the board endorsed course 'Wilderness Education'.
HSIE Teacher
Blue Mountains Grammar School
10.2006 - 12.2008
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Outdoor Education Teacher
St Joseph's College Hunters Hill
04.2006 - 10.2006
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Established high expectations for all students, motivating them to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits.
- Incorporated hands-on activities in lesson plans, promoting active learning and increased understanding of complex topics.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Guided overnight multi - day expeditions with students around the Outdoor Education Centre.
Education
Practitioner Certificate - Neuro Linguistic Programming
Conscious Mastery Academy
Sydney, NSW11-2023
Graduate Diploma - Education
LaTrobe University
Bendigo12-2004
Graduate Diploma - Outdoor And Environmental Education
LaTrobe University
Bendigo12-2003
Bachelor of Leisure Management - Indigenous Studies - Psychology & Sociology
Griffith University
Mount Gravatt, QLD12-2002
HSC -
Murwillumbah High School
Murwillumbah, NSW12-1997
Skills
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Creative lesson plan development
- IEP planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent and student communication
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
Interests
Timeline
HSIE Teacher
Blaxland High School
04.2024 - Current
PDHPE, Outdoor Education & Year 11 Year Advisor
Lithgow High School
09.2021 - 04.2024
Full Time Casual Teacher
Katoomba High
03.2019 - 09.2021
PDHPE and Science Teacher
Katherine School of the Air
04.2018 - 12.2018
PDHPE, HSIE and Outdoor Education Teacher
Katherine High School
01.2018 - 04.2018
Casual Relief Teacher - Various Primary Schools
Northern Territory Department Of Education
07.2017 - 12.2017
Casual Relief Teacher
Mccarthy Catholic College
09.2013 - 05.2014
Director of Outdoor Education
Blue Mountains Grammar School
01.2008 - 04.2012
HSIE Teacher
Blue Mountains Grammar School
10.2006 - 12.2008
Outdoor Education Teacher
St Joseph's College Hunters Hill
04.2006 - 10.2006
Practitioner Certificate - Neuro Linguistic Programming
Conscious Mastery Academy
Graduate Diploma - Education
LaTrobe University
Graduate Diploma - Outdoor And Environmental Education
LaTrobe University
Bachelor of Leisure Management - Indigenous Studies - Psychology & Sociology
Griffith University
HSC -
Murwillumbah High School
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