Melanie Cleeland
Swan Hill,Victoria
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Primary School Teacher with 13 years of experience in creating engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments. Skilled at building strong relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the broader community to foster a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Proven track record of enhancing student learning and engagement through differentiated instruction, tailored to meet diverse needs and promote academic success. Experienced in using assessment data to inform and guide teaching practices, ensuring continuous growth and development for all students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Nyah District Primary School
01.2011 - Current
- Worked as a full time and part time teacher in a range of composite year levels from Grade 1-6.
- Implemented differentiated lessons across English and Mathematics, ensuring all students were able to make progress in their learning.
- Used assessment to inform planning, gauge student growth and provide targeted support for learners.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Created a positive, safe and supported learning environment through the implementation of School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Mentoring role which included guiding a 'Permission to Teach' teacher through planning, assessing, behaviour management and teaching methods.
- Tutored for 12 months focussing on Maths and Reading intervention, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Taught specialist subjects to all year levels, including a range of different subjects such as P.E, Art, Science, Auslan, History and Geography.
Classroom Teacher
Fulham Primary School
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Created an inclusive classroom environment by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse cultural backgrounds and learning styles of students.
- Implemented differentiated lessons across English and Mathematics, ensuring all students were able to make progress in their learning.
- Used assessment to inform planning, gauge student growth and provide targeted support for learners.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC11-2010
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Collaborates well within a team
- Mentor junior staff
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma
- Phoray into Phonics
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Fulham Primary School
08.2014 - 12.2014
Classroom Teacher
Nyah District Primary School
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Education -
La Trobe University
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