Lily Anfitearo
Hectorville,SA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with a passion for fostering a love of learning and strong communication skills. Committed to creating a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students can reach their full potential and enjoy their educational journey. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges, demonstrating a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Effectively communicates and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Utilises a variety of differentiated instruction and teaching strategies to support the diverse needs of all learners. Dedicated to continuous growth and development, striving to excel in bringing innovative techniques into the classroom.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified OSHC Educator
Prospect North Primary School
Prospect North
07.2020 - Current
- Ensured the safety and well-being of all children during excursions by conducting thorough risk assessments, maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and implementing clear safety procedures and emergency plans.
- Supervised and engaged with 60+ children during before and after school care programs, as well as vacation care, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment.
- Planned and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities for both term-time and vacation care, including excursions, special events, sports, arts and crafts, and educational games, to support children's social, cognitive, and physical development.
- Managed daily routines during vacation care, including meal times, transitions between activities, and quiet/rest periods, maintaining an organised and smooth-running program.
- Communicated effectively with parents and caregivers, providing updates on children's progress, behaviour, and details of vacation care activities and excursions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and deliver engaging vacation care experiences, catering to the interests and needs of all children.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations, child protection policies, and licensing requirements, ensuring a secure environment during both regular and vacation care.
- Assisted in managing administrative tasks, such as attendance records, incident reports, program documentation, and organising necessary permissions for vacation care activities.
- Adapted activities and approaches to cater to the diverse needs of children, including those with special needs or behavioural challenges, during both regular and vacation care.
- Promoted positive behaviour through role modelling and reinforcement, supporting children's social skills and conflict resolution abilities throughout all care programs.
- Facilitated inclusion by encouraging participation of all children, regardless of background or ability, in all program activities, including those during vacation care.
- Managed interactions between children of different ages, promoting positive relationships and resolving conflicts by implementing appropriate strategies, and fostering a respectful and cooperative environment.
Teacher, Grade 4
Kidman Park Primary School
Hectorville, SA
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and tailored lessons to address the diverse needs of students, creating connections that resonate with each learner's background, interests, and abilities, fostering a more inclusive and engaging learning experience.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students, ensuring all learners could succeed.
- Implemented individualised behavior support plans for students, including those with Autism Level 3, within a mainstream classroom.
- Maintained a positive and inclusive classroom environment by building strong relationships with students, using motivational techniques, and implementing consistent management practices. Promoted positive behavior, encouraged respectful expression, and ensured a safe, supportive space for effective participation and collaboration.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with Year 4 curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student progress using a variety of formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback. Utilising formative assessment data to inform and adjust instructional strategies, ensuring targeted support for all students.
- Facilitated small group instruction and one-on-one support to address specific learning challenges and accelerate student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to support student growth and address individual learning needs.
- Prepared detailed student reports, effectively communicating academic progress, strengths, and areas for improvement to parents.
- Demonstrated a commitment to professional growth by actively seeking out and participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Designed and implemented cross-curricular projects to enhance students' understanding and application of concepts across different subjects.
- Incorporated student voice into lesson planning and classroom activities, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and contribute to the classroom environment.
- Monitored and supported students' emotional and social development, providing guidance and resources to help them navigate personal and academic challenges.
- Encouraged parent and community involvement in the classroom through events and volunteer opportunities, strengthening the home-school connection, and fostering a supportive learning community. Utilised Seesaw to keep parents informed about upcoming news and events, and to showcase students' work.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Primary Education(Honours) -
University of South Australia
07-2024
Skills
- Flexible and adaptive
- Differentiated Instruction
- Communication and Collaboration
- Organisation
- Building Strong Relationships with Others
- Motivating and supporting students
- Creative lesson planning
- Time Management
- Patience
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 4
Kidman Park Primary School
07.2024 - 12.2024
Qualified OSHC Educator
Prospect North Primary School
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Primary Education(Honours) -
University of South Australia
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