Margaret Gray
Mella,TAS
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
First Aid Trainer
Red Cross Tasmania
Mella, TAS
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
- Educated students on first aid by applying variety of instructional techniques within hands-on curriculum.
Personal Caregiver
Mrs M. Gray
Lindfield, NSW
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep Mrs Gray mentally alert.
- Transported Mrs Gray to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help Mrs Gray to move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted Mrs Gray with self-administered medications.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted Mrs Gray with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Helped Mrs Gray care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Casual Relief Teacher
Ravenswood School For Girls
Sydney, NSW
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
First Aid Trainer and Assessor
North West Education Service Tasmania
Penguin, Tasmania
07.2012 - 12.2017
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
- Educated students on first aid by applying variety of instructional techniques within hands-on curriculum
- Optimized instruction based on student feedback and assessments of courses.
- Led individual and group wellness seminars and educational programs on first aid topics.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Casual Relief Teacher
Department Of Education Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
01.2008 - 07.2012
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 50 students
- Instructed up to ten students individually and in groups on Maths and History subjects.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Implemented different technologies such as PowerPoint and Computers to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
Secondary School Teacher
Australian International High School
Sydney, NSW
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Arranged lessons in Business Studies and Economics using language appropriate for ESL students who made up 100% of classroom population.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and NSW's core educational standards.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Utilized organized, methodical, and technical approach to teaching concepts.
- Created study guides, research materials, and syllabi for students.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Supplied supplemental, one-to-one teaching instruction for at-risk or struggling students.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes and tests.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Monitored completed student material for evidence of cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Fire Investigation
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW12.2021
Masters - Emergency Management
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW07.2018
Bachelor - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD12.2012
Graduate Diploma - Education
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW12.2004
Bachelors - Accounting
Monash University
Gippsland Vic07.1997
Skills
- Completing physical assessments
- Small Group Instruction
- Mentoring proficiency
- Managing simulation equipment
- Supervising students
- Student outcomes management
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Power Point and MS Word Software Proficiency
- Data Entry
- Critical Thinking
- Training and Development
Additional Information
I volunteer with SES NSW Kuringai as a training specialist. I travel up to NSW once a month and keep in weekly contact via MS Teams.
Timeline
First Aid Trainer
Red Cross Tasmania
01.2021 - 03.2022
Casual Relief Teacher
Ravenswood School For Girls
02.2018 - 04.2019
Personal Caregiver
Mrs M. Gray
12.2017 - 03.2020
First Aid Trainer and Assessor
North West Education Service Tasmania
07.2012 - 12.2017
Casual Relief Teacher
Department Of Education Tasmania
01.2008 - 07.2012
Secondary School Teacher
Australian International High School
01.2004 - 12.2007
Graduate Certificate - Fire Investigation
Charles Sturt University
Masters - Emergency Management
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Griffith University
Graduate Diploma - Education
Charles Sturt University
Bachelors - Accounting
Monash University