Summary
I am a hardworking job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure this support worker position. I am organized and dependable with a positive and caring attitude centred on treating people with dignity and respect. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Freelance Editor
Self-employed
01.2014 - Current
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Secondary School English Teacher
NSW Department Of Education
01.1981 - 11.2010
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans to address student issues.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Education
Masters of Creative Writing - Writing
I am currently enrolled in this degree, expecting to complete it in 2024.
Graduate Certificate of Editing And Publishing - Editing And Publishing
11.2021
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Dip Ed - English Literature And Education
12.1980
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Time Management
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Patience and Persistence
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Organizational Abilities
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Health and Wellbeing
- Communication Expertise
Timeline
Self Employed Freelance Editor - Self-employed
01.2014 - Current
Secondary School English Teacher - NSW Department Of Education
01.1981 - 11.2010
Macquarie University - Masters of Creative Writing, Writing
University of Southern Queensland - Graduate Certificate of Editing And Publishing, Editing And Publishing
University of Newcastle - Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Dip Ed, English Literature And Education
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