Lena Maiden
Glenmore Park,NSW
Summary
Passionate and creative Teacher for 19 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Classroom Teacher
Surveyors Creek Public School
Glenmore Park, NSW
04.2012 - 12.2021
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Incorporated IWB technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Education - General Primary
University Western Sydney - Nepean
Kingswood, NSW11.2003
Skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Technology integration
- Activity Planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Facilitated 100% of my class completing the Premiers Reading Challenge by implementing the challenge in my classroom, providing time and reading materials to motivate Stage 3 students to read for pleasure .
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of the Stage 3 debating team. Including team selection, organisation of notes, parent communication, liasing with other schools and setting up for the debate on school premises.
Additional Information
I have a remarkable ability to instruct students and manage their behaviour.
I maintain open lines of communication with parents and guardians
Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Implement core values through PBL
Instruct pre-service teachers, mentor them in the development od their programs and support their behaviour management skills.
Design and implement daily lesson plans across a variety of subject areas to 28 + students.
Meet with parents, principal, and councilors to address and resolve behavioural issues.
Timeline
Primary Classroom Teacher
Surveyors Creek Public School
04.2012 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Education - General Primary
University Western Sydney - Nepean
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