Megan Jameson
Samford Village ,QLD
Summary
With a deep passion for the arts, I aim to create a safe, inspiring space where students feel empowered to take charge of their learning. I bring experience launching and managing a school-wide artroom, with projects tailored to the diverse needs of students grades 7-12, including exhibitions, excursions, and therapeutic arts. Additionally, I’ve workshops for teachers focused on using art as a tool to build connections with students and improve academic and social emotional outcomes. My background spans diverse settings, connecting with students in Cambodia, South Africa, rural Australia, and trauma-aware special assistance environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
Arethusa College
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Designed engaging Year 7-12 art lessons, clubs and project based learning including textile, 2D/3D photography and digital art.
- Designed, taught and assessed Year 11 and 12 curriculum Visual arts, practical, theory and portfolios.
- Lead 2x professional development workshops for teachers, sharing innovative teaching techniques to use art as a tool for connecting with students.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting classroom environment and lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests and complex trauma behaviour and disabilities.
- Fostered positive and inclusive classroom environment, with a focus on safety and consistency.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Organised excursions to galleries and museums
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate art with other subjects.
- Organized successful yearly art exhibits within school and community.
Causal Relief Teacher
Samford State School
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Integrated the arts and design to build connections and inspire creativity within established classroom routines.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies using zones of regulation.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers across P-7 based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Provided instructional support to students with special needs through differentiated instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique requirements.
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
Mitchelton State School
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies with the Universal design for learning, C2C, integrated and Inquiry pedagogies.
- Applied Rock and Water program to help students develop self-esteem, self regulation, healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Facilitated and participated in school events such as ANZAC/Easter and athletic carnivals.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through kinaesthetic, creative hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, teacher aides and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Primary
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD11.2019
High School Diploma -
Mt St Michaels College
Brisbane, QLD12.2015
Skills
- Collaborative Projects
- Project-based learning
- Visual Literacy
- Multimedia instruction
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Course Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written Communication
- Motivational Abilities
Certification
Staff Wellbeing
Mental health intervention
First Aid / CPR
Volunteer
Montessori Kindergaren | Johannesburg, South Africa | June 2017 (2 weeks)
CIS Australia | Teaching and Community development Abroad | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | January 2019 (3 weeks)
Timeline
Visual Arts Teacher
Arethusa College
01.2022 - 04.2024
Causal Relief Teacher
Samford State School
07.2021 - 12.2021
Year 1 Classroom Teacher
Mitchelton State School
01.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor Of Education - Primary
Queensland University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Mt St Michaels College
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