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Linda Croker

Pymble,NSW

Summary

My name is Linda Croker. I am a mother of three and married to a farmer from Narrabri NSW. I attened Pymble Ladies College from Year 7-12 ( 1988-1993) I then attended the University of Wollongong where I studied a Bachelor of Education( PDHPE).

I have been teaching mainly in High Schools for 27 Years.

My first placement was at Nowra ay St Johns Evangelist College. I then worked at Chevalier College in Bowral for 3 Years. I moved to Dubbo to be closer to my husband and worked at Macquaire Anglican College as Head of PFHPE (K-9). I was then appointed as Head teacher of PDHPE at St Marys College Gunnedah.

I married in 2005 and have been part time in Narrabri and Wee Waa while our busy children are growing up. I have worked on a part time basis at Wee Waa high school for the last 7 years.

I am moving to Sydney with my three Children to educate them as we live in the country and feel there are more opportunities in Sydney.

They will be day students for the year so I am available to teach in the area.

I have been a full time PDHPE teacher, girls sport Co-ordinator , taught K-12 PDHPE and a Casual Teacher.

I have experience across all subject areas.

I am a proficient NESA accredited teacher and have completed all the mandatory training required.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Relief Teacher

Department Of Education
06.2018 - 10.2024
  • Implemented effective behavior management strategies, resulting in improved student focus and participation.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment, fostering collaboration and respect among students.
  • Contributed to curriculum development initiatives, ensuring alignment with state standards and relevance to modern contexts.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve instructional methodologies.

Head Teacher PDHPE

Catholic Schools Office Armidale
01.2002 - 12.2006
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.

PDHPE Teacher

Macquarie Anglican Grammar
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling 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 behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

PDHPE Teacher

Chevalier College
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling 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 behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

PDHPE Teacher

Catholic Schools Office Wollongong
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling 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 behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

Bachelor of Education PDHPE - Education

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
11.1997

High School Diploma -

Pymble Ladies College
Pymble, NSW
12.1993

Skills

    Classroom Management

    Group Instruction

    Safety awareness

    Discipline

    Lesson Plan Implementation

    Verbal and written communication

    Organizational abilities

    Positive Reinforcement

    Group and individual instruction

    Behavior Management

Timeline

Casual Relief Teacher

Department Of Education
06.2018 - 10.2024

Head Teacher PDHPE

Catholic Schools Office Armidale
01.2002 - 12.2006

PDHPE Teacher

Macquarie Anglican Grammar
01.2001 - 01.2002

PDHPE Teacher

Chevalier College
01.1999 - 01.2001

PDHPE Teacher

Catholic Schools Office Wollongong
01.1998 - 01.1999

Bachelor of Education PDHPE - Education

University of Wollongong

High School Diploma -

Pymble Ladies College

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