Louise Drummond
Bentleigh East,VIC
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 40 years of experience. Passionate about promoting student learning, wellbeing, and enhancing individual potential using differentiated learning opportunities and organizational tools. Experienced in developing curriculum, positive classroom environments and enhancing student behaviour through a balance of traditional and modern approaches. Leading teacher and whole school community partnership builder with a growth mindset, good decision-making skills, and ability to work in a team. Flexible, hard working and adaptable in various teacher roles and curriculum areas. Semi retired and ready to apply my passion and skills in other employment opportunities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FullTime Classroom Primary Teacher/Leadership Team Member
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chelsea
01.2013 - 12.2023
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, promoting academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design data-driven, learner-centred, friendly and safe environments, demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Assessed student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress, ensuring timely intervention when needed.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based strategies.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies that fostered a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Incorporated engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Coordinated school-wide events such as excursions, performances, and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Designed engaging and personalized instruction to nurture and empower students, resulting in positive learning outcomes and student goal achievement.
Primary / Specialist/Classroom/Reading Intervention Teacher
Catholic Primary Schools
01.1983 - 12.2023
- Enhanced team productivity by regular collaboration at meetings and implementing best practice strategies.
- Developed strong colleague relationships through consistent communication, mentoring and attentive support.
- Increased student achievement with targeted learning activities and strategies.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices.
- Adoption of new learning initiatives, programs, resources and technologies for use across multiple curriculum areas.
- Earned recognition as a leading teacher consistently throughout my teaching career by further study, professional development, goal setting, adopting and trialling current teaching strategies and best practice.
- Developed and maintained relationships with the whole school and parish communities for ongoing student's spiritual, emotional, physical and academic achievement and growth.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate, Literacy Interventions - Education
Melbourne University
Melbourne, VIC12.2007
Bachelor of Education - Education
Victoria College
Toorak, VIC12.1988
Diploma of Teacher, Primary - Education
Victoria College
Toorak, VIC12.1982
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Assessment, data analysis and strategy implementation
- Whole School Curriculum Development
- Student/ Parent/Teacher Communication
- Behaviour Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Emotional Intelligence
- Creativity in Teaching
- Learning Tools and Resources
Accomplishments
Leadership Positions:
St Joseph's Chelsea- Leadership Team, Co Teacher, Well Being and Literacy Intervention
St Brigid's Mordialloc- Leadership Team Literacy
St. Anthony's Glenhuntly - Deputy Principal
Waitressing/ hospitality- 1980- 83
Bookmaker's Clerk / keyboard experience
Certification
Studies For Accreditation, C.E.O. East Melbourne. 1984-85
Certificate Of Typing, Moorabbin T.A .F. E. 1992
Basic Librarianship, C. E. O. East Melbourne. 1992
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Salvos Store, Cargegie, VIC. currently
Timeline
FullTime Classroom Primary Teacher/Leadership Team Member
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chelsea
01.2013 - 12.2023
Primary / Specialist/Classroom/Reading Intervention Teacher
Catholic Primary Schools
01.1983 - 12.2023
Post Graduate Certificate, Literacy Interventions - Education
Melbourne University
Bachelor of Education - Education
Victoria College
Diploma of Teacher, Primary - Education
Victoria College
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