Leanne Holcombe
Perth,WA
Summary
With over 15 years experience as a primary teacher, my teaching philosophy centres on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. I aim to inspire a love for learning, foster critical thinking, and nurture creativity. By employing innovative teaching methods and encouraging collaboration, I aspire to equip my students with the skills and knowledge needed for academic success and to shape responsible, empathetic individuals prepared for the challenges of the future.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher
St Vincent's Primary School
07.2008 - Current
- Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Create supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering a positive classroom atmosphere that supports student growth and learning.
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons to students based on the curriculum and learning objectives.
- Develop teaching materials and adapt lessons to suit the needs and abilities of individual students.
- Track progress and identify areas for improvement through assessment.
- Deliver Religious Education lessons to help students deepen their understanding of Catholic teachings, Scripture, sacraments, and Church traditions.
- Create Individual Education Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans.
- Collaborate with other teachers, staff and professionals to enhance the overall educational experience for students.
- Organise and participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' performance, behaviour and development.
- Use 1,2,3 Magic and Emotion Coaching as a behaviour management tool.
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated with new teaching methods, curriculum changes and advancements.
- Coordinate the Brightpath program, a whole school initiative.
- Assist with school events such as before school cross country practice, Masses, and Fathers' Day sausage sizzle.
Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
10.2002 - 07.2008
- Customer service by operating checkouts and greeting at door.
- Service desk operator- returns and exchanges
- Front end controller- in charge of front end of store from service desk, to checkout operators, handling money and covering breaks.
- In charge of rosters and break times for checkout operators.
- Operating Paint Desk, assisting customers with all painting and decorating inquiries.
- Member of gardening team, assisting customers with all gardening and reticulation inquiries.
- Working with coordinators to open and close store.
- Training new team members in various departments.
- Cashing up registers at end of each day.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
The University of Notre
Fremantle, WA07.2008
Kolbe Catholic College
Rockingham11.2003
Skills
- Sound knowledge of programs such as PLD, Top Ten, MAPPEN, Brightpath, MJR, Highway Heroes, and inquiry based learning
- Sports such as netball, wake boarding and dancing
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Compassionate to needs of students
- Willingness to continuously learn and improve
- Organisational skills
- Performing Arts background- coordinated schools involvement in Wakakirri, three years consecutively
- Choreographed dance routines and acting scenes for end of year school musicals
References
Anne Aquino
Principal - St Vincent’s School Telephone: (08) 6173 8600 Email: anne.aquino@cewa.edu.au
Rev Fr Thi Lam
Parish Priest- St Vincent’s School Telephone: (08) 9419 2920 Email: thi.lam@perthcatholic.org.au
Timeline
Primary Teacher
St Vincent's Primary School
07.2008 - Current
Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
10.2002 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
The University of Notre
Kolbe Catholic College
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