Melindie Best
Shellharbour,NSW
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 2 years of experience. Passionate about educating primary children using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support & Science Teacher
Berkeley West Public School
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by implementing project-based learning activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Improved classroom management by setting clear expectations for behavior and implementing consistent consequences for inappropriate actions.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Increased student interest in scientific concepts through engaging hands-on experiments and demonstrations.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
Casual Relief Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC11.2018
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Growth Mindset
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Teacher Collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Class Management
Timeline
Learning Support & Science Teacher
Berkeley West Public School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Casual Relief Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Swinburne University of Technology
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