Tennis - Mountain Bike Riding - Fishing - Hiking - Painting - most outdoor pursuits
Michael Pannam
Warneet East,VIC
Summary
Progressive and enthusiastic teacher with a vast background in physical education and classroom teaching, notably at Ormond Primary School. Excelled in curriculum development and major event management, demonstrating strong classroom management with the ability to foster positive relationships. Achievements include leading comprehensive sports programs and enhancing student engagement and achievement through collaborative learning and instructional strategies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education /Primary Classroom Teacher
Ormond Primary School
01.2004 - Current
- Head of P.E./Sport curriculum. In charge of budgets, buses, venues and all yearly sporting schedules.
- Organise P.M.P. fundamental motor skills programs for Year F-1.
- Organise, plan all elements of physical eduction classroom curriculum Years F-6.
- Organise, plan and manage Year 5 Lifesaving Victoria Surf Carnival program.
- Organise, plan and manage Year 6 Paddle Victoria kayaking program.
- Manage, plan and run before and after school tennis program.
- Organise Years 4- 6 Bike Education Program. A 6 week program culminating in a Year 6 Park Ride.
- Plan and manage all inter-school sporting competitions for Year 6 in Terms 1,3 and 4. This includes booking venues, buses and equipment for each event.
- Collaborate with other District Sport Teachers to organise District Cross Country, District Swimming and District Athletics Carnivals.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively, promoting a safe and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Actively contributed to a positive school culture by serving on committees focused on curriculum development, staff and student well being and developing a vibrant and participant driven physical education program.
- Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for improvement according to curriculum guidelines.
- Coordinate extracurricular sport programs during lunchtimes.
- Regular communications with parents through newsletters, conferences, and email updates on student progress and upcoming sporting events.
- Implement differentiated instruction techniques to address individual student needs and learning styles within the classroom and on the sporting field.
- Establish positive relationships with students and parents, fostering an effective learning environment.
- Regular collaboration with colleagues to develop curriculum units, effective teaching strategies and to develop best teaching practices.
- Participate in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Foster positive classroom culture while maintaining learning based goals.
- Create supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Classroom teacher Year 5 2019 - 2021.
- Work regularly in all Year levels of the school.
Classroom Teacher
Caulfield Grammar School
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Year 2 Classroom Teacher.
Classroom Teacher
Geelong Grammar School
01.1989 - 12.2000
Education
Bachelor of Teaching - Teaching
Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC01-1986
Skills
- Classroom management and organisation
- Instructional and development of curriculum strategies
- Cooperative and collaborative learning
- Management, organisation and implementation of major sporting events
- Ability to establish a positive rapport with staff, students and parents
Certification
Tennis Australia Junior Tennis Development Coach.
Tennis Coaches Australia Level 2 coaching certificate.
Community Golf Instructor.
Level 1 AFL coach.
CPR current
Level 1 First Aid
Interests
Timeline
Physical Education /Primary Classroom Teacher
Ormond Primary School
01.2004 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Caulfield Grammar School
01.2001 - 12.2001
Classroom Teacher
Geelong Grammar School
01.1989 - 12.2000
Tennis Australia Junior Tennis Development Coach.
Tennis Coaches Australia Level 2 coaching certificate.
Community Golf Instructor.
Level 1 AFL coach.
CPR current
Level 1 First Aid
Bachelor of Teaching - Teaching
Federation University Australia
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