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Malcolm Watt

Port Lincoln,SA

Summary

Accomplished educator with a proven track record at St Joseph's School, adept in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Leveraged critical thinking and interpersonal skills to enhance student learning and social development, achieving notable improvements in academic growth and community involvement. Expert in creating inclusive, positive learning environments that support diverse needs. 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

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

St Joseph's School , Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln, SA
01.2005 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

Teacher

British International School, Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam
06.2002 - 08.2004

Primary Classroom Teacher, teaching a classroom of diverse and different nationalities.

Teacher

Trinity College, Gawler
Gawler, SA
01.1996 - 12.1998

Variety of teaching subjects in a middle school setting.

House Master of Clunies-Ross House

Teacher

Ignatius Park College
Townsville, QLD
01.1992 - 12.1995

High School Teacher - English, Drama, HaSS

Co-ordinator and director of 4 School Musicals.

Teacher

Tenison College
Mount Gambier, SA
01.1986 - 12.1989

High School Teacher - English, Drama, PE, HaSS

Director and co-ordinator of 4 School Musicals

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Sturt College
Adelaide, SA
12.1995

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student Engagement
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Child Development
  • Student rapport
  • Community involvement
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Team Collaboration
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Parent Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Student Support
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Social Development

Timeline

Teacher

St Joseph's School , Port Lincoln
01.2005 - Current

Teacher

British International School, Ho Chi Minh City,
06.2002 - 08.2004

Teacher

Trinity College, Gawler
01.1996 - 12.1998

Teacher

Ignatius Park College
01.1992 - 12.1995

Teacher

Tenison College
01.1986 - 12.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Sturt College
Malcolm Watt