Lindsay Forde
Bondi,NSW
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Teacher
St. Catherine's Junior School
01.2016 - Current
- Teach K-6 students in all subject areas including specialist subjects and support groups.
- Adapt lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Participate in school sports days and activity days.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on trusted performance.
- Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
PDHPE Teacher
St. Catherine's Junior School
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Taught students in Years 3-6 with a range of skills and abilities, catering the programs to match their needs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers to help students reach their sporting potential..
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using a variety classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Stage 2 Coordinator & Class Teacher
Meriden Junior School
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Oversaw pastoral wellbeing of students and liaised with school councillors and parents as necessary.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Coordinated and ran weekly meetings with Stage teachers and deputy head teachers.
- Oversaw pastoral wellbeing of students and liaised with school councillors and parents as necessary.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assisted staff to plan and implement effective programming and assessment procedures whilst overseeing all programs.
- Assessed submitted class assignments and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Supported Head of Curriculum to initiate and set up new school assessment records.
- Camp Coordinator of a 3 day overnight camp.
- Promoted gifted students by instigating and writing extension programs for spelling and maths.
Year 6 Class Teacher & Prefect Student Leader
Meriden Junior School
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Organised Year 6 leadership programs and initiatives.
- Coordinated and organised charity fund-raising events and managed sponsorships.
- Assisted with the Year 6 Musical 'Bugsy Malone'.
- Coordinated the Debating Club
- Implemented and delivered the International Baccalaureate PYP (Primary Years Program).
Class Teacher & PDHPE Coordinator
Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Taught up to 36 children in classes with a wide variety of learning needs, regularly meeting with parents.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Taught and wrote Individual Education Plans and literacy programme for pupils with special needs.
- Produced and directed Year 5 musical - 'Bugsy Malone'.
- Coordinated sports days, tournaments and competitions within school and at county level.
- Introduced and implemented new whole class reward scheme to raise standards of behaviour.
- Demonstrated Circle Time, promoting a new concept of pastoral care.
- Deputy Leader of annual residential trips to France, Wales and the Isle of Wight.
Recruitment Consultant (IT / Telecoms Division)
Pricejamieson
01.2000 - 07.2002
- Business development and Recruitment for roles Marketing and Business Development roles up to Managing Director level.
- Managed recruitment process to keep candidates informed about application status and meet organizational recruitment goals.
- Increased senior placements by 10%.
- Identified and sourced qualified candidates for open positions to meet organizational needs.
Marketing Contractor
Metronet (division of London Underground)
01.2000 - 05.2000
- Managed and co-ordinated conferences, team-building events and compiled regular reports.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
Public Relations Manager
John Partridge English Clothing
01.1997 - 08.1998
- Co-ordinated clothing sponsorship and created partnerships with prestigious sporting teams for major events such as Silverstone Car Racing.
- Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies.
- Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives across Europe.
- Travelled to sporting events in Europe to promote the brand sponsorship.
Education
PGCE (Postgraduate Diploma in Children's Education) - Gained Qualified Teacher Status -
University College Chichester
Chichester, UK07.2003
BA (Hons) Textiles/Fashion Degree - Art And Design
University of Central England
Birmingham, UK06.1995
National Diploma in Foundation Art and Design -
Bath College of Higher Education
Bath, UK06.1992
A-Levels - English, Geography, Art -
Monkton Combe School
Bath, UK06.1991
Skills
- Smart Board Technology
- Senior First Aid
- Surf Lifesaving Bronze Medallion
- Ocean Swimming
- Sailing RYA Day Skipper
- Olympic Triathlons
- Skiing - Chalet Manager, French Alps
- Piano
Professional Development Courses Sydney
- Certificate of Education Support - Special Needs (2021)
- Experienced Teacher Accreditation 2011
- The Resilient Child - AIS
- Doorways to Inquiry and Understanding
- School Planning and Programming: Opportunities and Requirements - AIS
- Educating Gifted and Talented Students - University of NSW
- Anxiety Awareness - Mental Health Association
- Learning Through Language - AIS
- Assessment for Learning - AIS
- The ESL Learning - Catching up and Keeping up
- Learning in Early Numeracy - AIS
- Growth Coaching - Growth Coaching International
- NAPLAN Persuasive Writing Marking Certificate - ACER
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/22/73
References
Available on request
Timeline
PDHPE Teacher
St. Catherine's Junior School
08.2023 - 09.2023
Casual Teacher
St. Catherine's Junior School
01.2016 - Current
Stage 2 Coordinator & Class Teacher
Meriden Junior School
01.2009 - 12.2012
Year 6 Class Teacher & Prefect Student Leader
Meriden Junior School
01.2006 - 01.2009
Class Teacher & PDHPE Coordinator
Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School
09.2004 - 12.2005
Recruitment Consultant (IT / Telecoms Division)
Pricejamieson
01.2000 - 07.2002
Marketing Contractor
Metronet (division of London Underground)
01.2000 - 05.2000
Public Relations Manager
John Partridge English Clothing
01.1997 - 08.1998
PGCE (Postgraduate Diploma in Children's Education) - Gained Qualified Teacher Status -
University College Chichester
BA (Hons) Textiles/Fashion Degree - Art And Design
University of Central England
National Diploma in Foundation Art and Design -
Bath College of Higher Education
A-Levels - English, Geography, Art -
Monkton Combe School
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