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Megan Tindley

Megan Tindley

Seaford,SA

Summary

Motivated Graduate Teacher desiring to gain additional expertise in a hands-on teaching position. Passionate about teaching and strive to make a difference in the lives of students.
Personable and friendly professional with excellent communication, multitasking and conflict resolution skills. Well-versed in managing classrooms, controlling behaviour and maintaining records, a dedicated individual who strives to build confident and knowledgeable individuals through engaging teaching.

Enthusiastic about enhancing all areas of development, building trust and instilling confidence in individual abilities and knowledge.

Successful at planning and leading activities that resonate with different learning styles and a gifted instructor with a good understanding of student needs.

Please refer to the e-portfolio for my teaching philosophy and some examples of my teaching methods in practice.

Work History

Volunteer

Treasure Boxes
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Collaborated with local organizations to provide various items to children in need.
  • Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
  • Organised and put together pencil cases, school bags, clothes and toy boxes for babies, children and adolescents in need.

Disability Support Worker

Vanacare
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed, utilizing de-escalation techniques and leveraging available resources for support.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.

OSHC

Happy Haven
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions and activities.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed and improved behaviour management strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary R-7)/Arts -

Flinders University
Adelaide, SA
01.2024

Skills

  • Punctual
  • Differentiation
  • Emotional Support and Development
  • Needs Identification and Assessment
  • Social Skills Development
  • Effective Planning and Curriculum Design using ACARA
  • Classroom Organisation
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organisational and Planning Skills
  • Student Engagement and Development
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers

Certification

Australian Teachers Registration

Working with Children Check

First Aid + CPR

Police Clearance

Catholic Clearance

RAN-EC

Additional Information

am beyond excited to join the world of teaching, helping to educate the younger generations to come. My passion for teaching is a fire that burns deep within my heart. I am so looking forward to hearing from you.

References

Deanna Morrison 

Mentor 

+61 426 883 909


Alicia Dawson 

Mentor 

+61 403 152 099


Paul Forde 

University Liason 

+61 437 696 106

Timeline

Volunteer

Treasure Boxes
08.2022 - 02.2024

Disability Support Worker

Vanacare
07.2021 - 02.2023

OSHC

Happy Haven
02.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Education (Primary R-7)/Arts -

Flinders University
Megan Tindley