MATTHEW DEWAR
INJUNE
Summary
I am a Primary School Educator with 8+ years of experience in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment across diverse educational settings. I collaborate with fellow educators and staff to develop and implement innovative teaching strategies, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. I am committed to continuous professional development and always aim to utilise data-driven judgements to address individual student needs effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Injune P-10 State school
01.2022 - Current
- Work as a languages teacher (Japanese) with students from Prep to year 8, teaching in person as well as facilitating online lessons.
- Work as an itinerant teacher at two different single teacher schools twice a week - Bymount East State School and Arcadia Valley State School.
- Plan for and implemented learning opportunities for multi-aged classrooms (K to 6 Classrooms at small schools, composite classes at Injune).
- Current position as PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) Coordinator and Wellbeing Coordinator at Injune P-10 State School.
- Organise PBL focuses for the school each week, creating and implementing PBL rewards, activities and events, as well as organising Wellbeing lessons school wide each week using the You Can Do It! program.
- Teach a variety of subjects such as Languages, Technologies (digital, design, food and fibre), Dance, Art, Drama at Injune.
- Teach HASS, Science, and Technologies at Bymount and Arcadia.
- Plan for and implement differentiation in lessons and activities across all learning areas
- Participate in professional development to improve on personal practice and classroom management (e.g. Teach Like A Champion).
Teacher
Gladstone South State school
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Taught a 3/4 composite class in 2018, along with Year 2 and Year 4 classes in 2019 onwards, fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing student engagement.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans, involving explicit instruction and with the purpose of improved student comprehension.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers and staff to develop innovative teaching strategies and shared best practices.
- Engaged with Professional Development, such as Essential Skills for Classroom Management, to improve self practices in the classroom.
- Utilised data from assessments to identify and address individual student needs effectively.
Teacher
Moranbah East State School
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Taught grade 6, enhanced learning outcomes, developed critical and higher order thinking skills.
- Planned and delivered engaging lesson plans that promoted student participation, fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing educational outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, resulting in measurable improvements in student comprehension and performance across diverse learning levels.
- Coordinated with parents and staff to address student needs, strengthening community ties and ensuring a supportive educational framework.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify learning gaps, allowing for targeted interventions and support.
- Cultivated a supportive classroom atmosphere, fostering teamwork and communication among students to enhance peer learning.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Primary Education
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12.2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Student-centered learning
- Learning strategies
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Injune P-10 State school
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Gladstone South State school
01.2018 - 01.2021
Teacher
Moranbah East State School
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Primary Education
Queensland University of Technology
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