Melinda McGrath
Yarraville,Australia
Summary
Primary education professional with proven track record of delivering impactful and engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs. Highly collaborative, ensuring effective teamwork and adaptability to changing educational requirements. Demonstrates strong classroom management and curriculum development skills, fostering environment conducive to student growth and success.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with extensive background in fostering young minds through engaging and creative lesson plans. Consistently developed and implemented classroom activities that promote critical thinking and social development. Leveraged strong communication and organizational skills to create positive and inclusive learning environment.
Experienced with instructional methods that cater to various learning styles, promoting comprehensive understanding and retention. Uses innovative classroom strategies to maintain student engagement and encourage active participation. Knowledge of child development principles ensures tailored support and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Professional educator with strong ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and fostering student development. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration and results-driven outcomes. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting evolving educational needs.
Passionate teacher for sixteen years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep, Grade 1, 2 and 4 Primary School Teacher, Support Teacher/Mentor, Tutor
Yarraville West Primary School
01.2016 - Current
- -Worked on Zoom/Webex for two years to delivery lessons through covid and staff meetings
- -Always creating interesting and engaging lessons
- -Delivered presentations on information nights to new parents and staff
- -Assisting teachers and students reaching their goals
- -Planning based on data and to improve outcomes
- -Working collaboratively to assess students' achievements
- -Upskill and attend all PD that is available to me
- -Keeping data up to date and always looking where to next
- -Implementing Individual Learning Plans to enhance learning
- -Close positive relationships with parents, all staff and the community
- -Successfully work independently or part of a team
- -Team teaching with teachers for PD
Year 2 Primary School Teacher
Griffith Public School
01.2015 - 12.2015
- - Implementing TEN (Targeting Early Numeracy) program into my classrooms and to assist with the assessing and development of the program
- - Assessing and plotting students using the Numeracy continuum onto PLAN data
- - Meeting with parents to develop numeracy targets for targeted students and coaching parents about how to assist their child at home to develop numeracy skills
K-6 Assistance Principal
Binya Public School
01.2014 - 12.2014
- - Implemented Count me in Too to the school
- - Worked with staff for the planning and choreographing of drama and dance for KROP
- - Communicating daily org with parents
- - Working with school budgets
- - Supporting staff with using ICT and developing interactive white board resources
Numeracy Co-coordinator & Reception and Year 2 Classroom teacher
Heathfield House Independent School
01.2012 - 12.2013
- - 2013/2014 numeracy coordinator
- - Implemented new Early Years Learning Framework and created units based on exploration and discovery
- - Kept the School's website up to date with games and ideas relating to what maths was being taught in class
- - Offered workshops for parents to help work with their child on maths
- - Implemented new numeracy program and training based on the new curriculum
- - Reviewed teachers weekly plans and term plans and gave feedback
- - Assisted colleagues with assessments and reporting and where to next
- - Term meetings and open classrooms with parents about their child's progress
- - Organised and worked on yearly play performance
- - Worked with a beginning teacher to assist in her first year of teaching
TESOL Teacher
NSW TAFE
01.2011 - 12.2012
- - Created programs based on outcomes that needed to be achieved
- - Sourced a range of ways to deliver lessons through technology
- - Constantly assessed and programmed future lessons from the results
K-2 Maths Leader & Year 1/2 and Year 6 Classroom Teacher
Hanwood Public School
01.2007 - 12.2012
- - Maths Target Team Leader: review school targets with team and purchased resources
- - InTENsive Numeracy Learning Framework Leader: Worked with K-2 teachers developing programs for targeted students and coordinating CMIT programs and use of resources
- - Lead a number of Numeracy, ICT and comprehension PD staff meetings
- - Organised the School Sports Swimming Scheme
- - Wrote Rich Assessment Tasks for Literacy, Numeracy and to link with COGS units
- - Implemented Classroom and Playground Behaviour Plans for individual students
- - Organised 'Operation Art' day competition, school assemblies and end of year school plays
Year 5 TESOL Teacher
Wuxi International School
10.2006 - 12.2006
- - Selected to represent the University of New England in China
- - Taught English to students at Wuxi International School, China, from the ages of 4 to 21
Education
Graduate Diploma - Educational Studies
University of New England
01.2009
Bachelor of Education - Primary
University of New England
01.2007
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Child development
- Literacy development
Telephone
0428 281 284
Professional Learning
- Interactive White Board training
- Delivering TEN in Early Action for Success schools - Instructional Leaders
- Abacus Evolve numeracy training and management (UK Numeracy Program)
- Taking Off With Numeracy (TOWN) leadership training
- Taking Off With Numeracy - Teaching and Learning
- Count Me in Too (leadership) training
- Intensive training based on the Numeracy Learning Framework (TEN)
- Engaging Students through Effective Feedback
- Team Leadership for School Improvement Program
- Language, Learning & Literacy (L3) training
- Code of Conduct and Child protection
- Delivering better lessons
- Teaching Newly Arrived ESL students
- Individual Learning Plans
- Dyslexia training - ideas and planning
- Accelerated Literacy course (AL)
- What works: The quality of teaching makes the difference workshop
- Time to Talk K-2 workshop
- ICT ideas - using the SMART board in all lessons
- Best Start resources and assessment course
- Foundations in Quality Learning
Timeline
Prep, Grade 1, 2 and 4 Primary School Teacher, Support Teacher/Mentor, Tutor
Yarraville West Primary School
01.2016 - Current
Year 2 Primary School Teacher
Griffith Public School
01.2015 - 12.2015
K-6 Assistance Principal
Binya Public School
01.2014 - 12.2014
Numeracy Co-coordinator & Reception and Year 2 Classroom teacher
Heathfield House Independent School
01.2012 - 12.2013
TESOL Teacher
NSW TAFE
01.2011 - 12.2012
K-2 Maths Leader & Year 1/2 and Year 6 Classroom Teacher
Hanwood Public School
01.2007 - 12.2012
Year 5 TESOL Teacher
Wuxi International School
10.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Education - Primary
University of New England
Graduate Diploma - Educational Studies
University of New England
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