Martell Dunn
ALICE SPRINGS,NT
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate autism to increase life skills.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans to improve student behaviour.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
5/6 Classroom Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Student Leaders Coordinator
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared learning materials, online support and assessments.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress and growth to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioural concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Supported students to develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators and school leadership team on curriculum policies and behaviour management strategies
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Developed and implemented respectful strategies to maintain an orderly learning environment.
- Lead student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Created lessons to include differentiated instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
5/6 Classroom Teacher(temporary Fill)
Braitling Primary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Inclusion Support
Braitling Primary School
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Interacted with external agencies and paraprofessionals
- NCCD
- Educational Adjustment Plans, 3 Point Scales
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Delivered student support through personalised adjustments, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Collaborated with teachers to create customised classroom environment integral to students' needs.
4/5/6 Multi Level Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2019 - 12.2020
- 15 at risk students in whole year, whole class intervention where evidence based interventions used on a large scale to increase learning and engagement.
- Engaged students with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom learning games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom and incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation.
- Modified curriculum to deliver adjustments to diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Year 4 Classroom Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2018
Classroom Teacher
Alice Springs School Of The Air
01.2014 - 12.2017
Temporary Relief Teacher
Larapinta Primary School
01.2013 - 12.2013
Temporary Relief Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2013 - 12.2013
Temporary Relief Teacher
Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart College
01.2013 - 10.2013
Education
Bachelor of Teaching And Learning - Primary Stream T - 6
Charles Darwin University
Alice Springs, NTCurriculum Leaders Network
Age Appropriate Pedagogies
Neurodiversity
Positive Partnerships
Systematic Literacy Approach
Read Write Inc.
NAPLAN Marking Panel
Visible Learning - Foundation Training
First Aid + CPR + Anaphylaxis
School Wide Positive Behaviour
Trauma Informed Practice
Certificate 1 Foundation Level Course
Thrass Professional Development
Exercise Physiology
ACHPER
Skills
- Child focussed
- Tech savvy
- Artist and Creative
- Deep Curriculum knowledge
- Deep love of literacy and children's literature
- Celebrate children's learning
- Adaptive
- Hard worker, loyal and committed
- Professional
- Mentor
- Life-long Learner
- Collaborative
Additional Information
Primary Teacher of the Year - Central Region - Winner 2020
Primary Teacher of the Year - Central Region - Finalist 2023
Teacher Representative - School Management Board - 2022 - current
Assembly Leader - 2021 - 2022
Curriculum Leaders Network Representative - 2023
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support(SWPBS) Team Leader - 2021- current
Professional Associations
TRB - NT # 12142 Expiry - 31.12.27 Full Registration
Working With Children NT # 39401 Expiry - 09.08.25
References
Belinda Pearson
Principal
Braitling Primary School
Ph: 08 8958 5111
Mob: 0408810879
Alison Donaldson
Assistant Principal
Braitling Primary School
Ph: 08 8958 5111
Mob: 0419824982
Joy Georgopoulos
CommAut Program
Mob: 0409045595
Timeline
Transition Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2023 - Current
5/6 Classroom Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2022 - 12.2022
5/6 Classroom Teacher(temporary Fill)
Braitling Primary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Inclusion Support
Braitling Primary School
02.2021 - 09.2021
4/5/6 Multi Level Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2019 - 12.2020
Year 4 Classroom Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2018
Classroom Teacher
Alice Springs School Of The Air
01.2014 - 12.2017
Temporary Relief Teacher
Larapinta Primary School
01.2013 - 12.2013
Temporary Relief Teacher
Braitling Primary School
01.2013 - 12.2013
Temporary Relief Teacher
Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart College
01.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Teaching And Learning - Primary Stream T - 6
Charles Darwin University
Curriculum Leaders Network
Age Appropriate Pedagogies
Neurodiversity
Positive Partnerships
Systematic Literacy Approach
Read Write Inc.
NAPLAN Marking Panel
Visible Learning - Foundation Training
First Aid + CPR + Anaphylaxis
School Wide Positive Behaviour
Trauma Informed Practice
Certificate 1 Foundation Level Course
Thrass Professional Development
Exercise Physiology
ACHPER
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