Lacey Pietsch
Armstrong Creek,VIC
Summary
I am a focused Classroom Teacher, passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. I am approachable, patient and committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. I am thorough and compassionate with thorough knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum, including School-Wide Positive behaviour Support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Specialist
Nganboo Borron School
01.2024 - Current
- Organized workshops for teachers on differentiating instruction based on student need.
- Coached teachers in implementing evidence-based instructional practices in their classrooms.
- Attended IEP meetings as part of a multidisciplinary team providing support services for students with special needs.
- Prepared reports summarizing results from observations, assessments, conferences., for review by school leadership teams.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
Learning Specialist
Hamlyn Views School
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated group discussions to promote collaboration and communication among learners.
- Conducted assessments of student progress and provided feedback to teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each learner.
- Collaborated with other educators on curriculum design and implementation strategies.
- Monitored student performance in order to measure academic growth over time.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a safe and effective learning environment.
Classroom Teacher
Hamlyn Views School
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Teaching students from Foundation, Early Years and Later Years Cohorts
- Implementing the Victorian Curriculum into my lesson planning as well as new frameworks, ASDAN and life skills programs
- Differentiating my planning and learning activities to meet the needs of my students
- Development Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Conducting Student Support Group Meetings (SSG)
- Liaising with families, allied health professions internal and external to the school, leadership, and colleagues.
- PLC assistant and leader, Digital Technologies Leader, Learning Initiative Leader.
- School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) Action team
Early Childhood Teacher
Alfredton Preschool
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Teacher of two 4-year Old Kindergarten groups, consisting of 22 children and one addition Educator.
- I monitored, structured, planned and catered for 44 children and their diverse culture, backgrounds and needs.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Classroom Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Contributing to the programming and observations where possible
- Monitoring the development and growth of children and assisting in the future planning of learning experiences.
- Promoted warm and inviting classroom environment, encouraging children to learn in safe settings.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood and Primary
Australian Catholic University
Ballarat11.2015
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -
Damascus College
Ballarat12.2011
Skills
- Victorian Driver’s License
- Working with Children’s Check
- Mandatory Reporting Certificate
- Competent with computers, internet and Microsoft office
- Awareness of workplace health and safety
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Parent Communication
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Creative and Resourceful
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Principals Association of Special Schools 'Outstanding Primary Teacher' of 2020.
- Completed the Victorian Institute of Teaching and Leadership's Coaching with Confidence Course
- Completed the Victorian Institute of Teaching and Leadership's Middle Leaders Professional Development Course
- Completed TEACCH 3-Day Training Course
- Completed the Effective Mentoring Program
- Completed Team Teach 4-Day Instructor Course
References
- Natasha McAuliffe
Assistant Principal
Nganboo Borron School
E-mail: natasha.mcauliffe@education.vic.gov.au
Work: 8764 3700 Ph: 0457 427 138
- Warren Dawson
Assistant Principal
Nganboo Borron School
Work: 8764 3700 Ph: 0433 999 918
Timeline
Learning Specialist
Nganboo Borron School
01.2024 - Current
Learning Specialist
Hamlyn Views School
01.2023 - 12.2023
Classroom Teacher
Hamlyn Views School
01.2018 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Teacher
Alfredton Preschool
01.2016 - 01.2018
Classroom Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning
08.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood and Primary
Australian Catholic University
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -
Damascus College
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