Secondary School English Teacher
Marist Regional College
Burnie, Tasmania
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
- Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
- Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
- Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting personal interests to encourage regular reading.
- Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
