Mitchell Lally

Parafield Gardens,SA

Summary

Passionate Teaching Graduate certified in South Australia with experience developing and implementing curriculum for a diverse set of educational needs for both English and Drama and the Creative Arts. A background in Arts-based pedagogy and skilled in building meaningful relationships with students to achieve a high-level of learner engagement. Committed to providing and maintaining positive learning environments whilst realising student potential via the formation of student agency in learning.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Musician

Self-employeed

01.2019 - 01.2022

Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
Specialized in both jazz and contemporary music.

Casual Cashier

McDonald's Greenfields

01.2020 - Current

Worked closely with young crew members to ensure a positive and school-friendly work space.
Developed and utilised interpersonal communication strategies with both fellow team-members and customers alike.

Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours) - Education

University of South Australia

Adelaide, SA

11.2023

Skills

Classroom Management

Able to provide a safe and inclusive classroom environment conducive to flexibility and growth

Arts-based Pedagogy

With a background in Drama and the Creative arts, applications to other subjects are abundant with focus on engagement and learner retention

Effective Communication

Training as both a server and as a professional performer has developed my ability to communicate with colleagues and students

Learner-Centred Approach

Planning, teaching and assessment with the needs of each individual student as the focus

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Time spent on practicums in a range of category 2 contexts has allowed development of a number of positive behaviour strategies in my practice

Curriculum Implementation

Trained in implementing curriculum from 7-Stage 2 in English and Drama (and the Creative Arts)

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