Megan Grbavac
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Leanyer Primary School
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Working with students from Transition to Year 6 in Photography and in the classroom with Year 4/5 students and Year 3/4 students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive relationships, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Organized engaging extracurricular activities that complemented classroom lessons, strengthening students'' connection to the subject matter.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Certfied Relief Teacher
Northern Territory Department Of Education
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Relief teaching at several Primary schools in Darwin and the surrounding area.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
Calgary Board Of Education
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Substitute Teacher for Kindergarten to Year 9, including French Immersion and French as a Second Language classes.
- Physical Education and Literacy teacher at Radisson Park School (April-June 2019).
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
FYTT Teacher
Calgary Board Of Education
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Delivering French Immersion curriculum in a Year 2 classroom.
- Increased language retention through regular oral assessments and constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with other language teachers to develop cross-curricular projects for a richer learning experience.
- Encouraged active participation by designing engaging group activities and interactive presentations.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioural issues promptly and fairly.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton. Alberta, Canada04.2016
Education - Education
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada04.2013
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Interpersonal skills
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Classroom Management
- Fluent in French
- Certified Yoga and Breathwork facilitator
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Leanyer Primary School
04.2021 - 01.2024
Certfied Relief Teacher
Northern Territory Department Of Education
09.2019 - 04.2021
Teacher
Calgary Board Of Education
08.2018 - 08.2019
FYTT Teacher
Calgary Board Of Education
04.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Alberta
Education - Education
MacEwan University
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