Lucy Newbigging
East Ballina,NSW
Summary
Student- focused, and dedicated primary school educator with 2.4 years experience teaching full-time on class over all stages. Passionate about educating and building positive relationships with children to foster critical thinking, encourage a love of learning and create learning experiences that support students emotional, intellectual and social development. Confident with preparing and teaching a wide range of lessons ranging from kindergarten to year 6.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Narromine Public School
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Served as a positive role model for both students and colleagues alike; demonstrated professionalism and dedication towards continuous improvement throughout my career.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Designed programs customised to syllabus outcomes and students needs.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement, including participation in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on cross-curricular projects.
- Developed knowledge of the High Potential and Gifted Education Policy through designing and implementing units.
- Assisted in collating positive behaviour for learning data in order to develop a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Met with parents to create and review Personalised Learning Plans for Indigenous and learning support students.
- Organised and attended extracurricular activities such as field trips, socials, concerts and sporting events, enriching the educational experience for all students.
- Addressed consistent behaviour problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Disability Support Worker
Birrang
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
Student Learning Support Officer
St Augustine's Parish School
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Assist students with school routines and classroom activities.
- Supervision of students with severe and/or multiple physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Assist the classroom teacher in the teaching and learning environment (both on and off school premises), including the implementation of individual educational programs and individual transition programs.
- Assist the classroom teacher in organising and preparing resources, in both the classroom and playground to support teaching and learning.
- Administer medication rectally or via injection in an emergency or as required under a student's Health Care Plan.
- Perform administrative duties to support and enable effective teaching and learning outcomes for students.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW2022
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Lesson Planning
- Multitasking and Organisation
- Relationship Building
- Personalised Learning Plans
Accomplishments
- Coaching the stage 3 girls touch football team-building a positive team spirit and morale by encouraging communication and teamwork.
- Collaborated with a team of teachers and executive staff in the development of High Potential and Gifted Education units.
- Successfully utilised software for swimming and athletics carnivals to gather and record results.
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Narromine Public School
02.2022 - 04.2024
Disability Support Worker
Birrang
03.2020 - 12.2021
Student Learning Support Officer
St Augustine's Parish School
05.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching
Southern Cross University
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