Monique Theunissen
Darwin,NT
Summary
Passionate and hard-working teacher, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. Highly motivated after 7 years of experience and developing expertise in; classroom management, team planning, incorporating digital technologies into classroom, developing, delivering and evaluating learning programs and monitoring student growth and achievement. Participated and contribution to professional development regarding; preventative approaches to behaviour management, student motivation, metacognition, student voice and agency, HITS and intervention practices which underpin teaching pedagogy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Haileybury Rendall School
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and delivered lesson following Explicit Instruction model in all academic subjects taught
- Spiral approach to teaching Mathematics with daily revision of taught and fundamental Mathematical skills
- Collaborated with team members from Darwin and Melbourne campus's for planning and reflection of teaching and learning practices
- Administered and graded weekly assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Participation and competence in continuous reporting processes
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Participated in weekly professional development regarding student wellbeing and inclusion, improvements to teaching and learning practises, coaching and observations, and analysis of academic progress
Classroom Teacher
Humpty Doo Primary School
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in collaborative planning to ensure that teaching methods and instructional strategies promote learning in students of differing abilities
- Used diagnostic, formative and summative data to identify individuals point of need and monitor growth
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement
- Completed professional development in Berry Street Education Model to increase engagement of students with complex, unmet learning needs and to successfully improve all students': self-regulation, relationships, wellbeing, growth and academic achievement.
Classroom Teacher
Irymple South Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Worked collaboratively at team and whole staff level to ensure that teaching methods and instructional strategies promote learning in students of differing skill levels
- Used diagnostic, formative and summative data to track student progress and identify individuals point of need
- Adopted Response to Intervention (RTI) approach to identify each individuals needs in regards to academics and behaviour
- Initiated conversations and worked with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for students struggling academically, socially or behaviorally
- Actively participated in School Improvement Team, working in conjunction with leadership to implement and monitor effectiveness of AIP
- Completed continuous reporting approach to feedback providing families with ongoing and updated progress reports in Reading, Writing and Mathematics each term
Tutor
Bright Futures Mildura
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Participated in numeracy and literacy tuition providing intervention or extension for all primary aged students.
- Delivered school readiness classes with students based around pre-literacy and numeracy skills including, letters and their sounds, word development, counting, numbers colours and shapes.
- Delivered coding after school program where small group participated in coding various technological devices and applied problem solving skills to overcome various challenges.
Pharmacy Assistant
Chemist Warehouse
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Verified order information against computer database.
- Assisted pharmacist by responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Assisted in training new staff on computer system and general floor duties.
- Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
- Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Latrobe University
Mildura2016
Certificate of Completion - First Aid And Anaphylaxis Training
ASCIA And Asthma Australia
Darwin, NT09.2023
Certificate of Completion - Education Services
Berry Street Education Model
VIC03.2022
Certificate of Completion - Essentials of Literacy Local Leaders
BASTOW Institute Of Educational Leadership
Mildura, VIC2020
Certificate of Completion - Readers Workshop
Professional Practise Development
Mildura, VIC2020
Certificate of Completion - Behaviour Support: Prevent-Teach-Reinforce
Victorian Department Of Education And Training
Victoria2019
Certificate III Community Pharmacy - S2 & S3 Training
Healthcare Training Australia
Victoria2014
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Leadership qualities
- Organised
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Time Management Skills
- Listening Skills and Patience
Accomplishments
- School Improvement Team 2020/21 - Irymple South Primary School
- MASP Kokoda Youth Mentoring Program 2019
REFERENCES
Lisa Doyle
Haileybury Rendall School
Head of Junior School
(08) 8922 1611
lisa.doyle@haileybury.com.au
Robyn Brooks
Irymple South Primary School
Principal
0419 872 549
robyn.brooks@education.vic.gov.au
Jamie Russell
Irymple South Primary School
Assistant Principal
0400 425 084
jamie.russell@education.vic.gov.au
Tim Medlyn - personal reference
Haileybury Rendall School
Teacher and Wellbeing Coordinator
0401 041 016
tim.medlyn@haileybury.com.au
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Haileybury Rendall School
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Humpty Doo Primary School
01.2022 - 08.2022
Classroom Teacher
Irymple South Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2021
Tutor
Bright Futures Mildura
01.2016 - 12.2016
Pharmacy Assistant
Chemist Warehouse
03.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Education -
Latrobe University
Certificate of Completion - First Aid And Anaphylaxis Training
ASCIA And Asthma Australia
Certificate of Completion - Education Services
Berry Street Education Model
Certificate of Completion - Essentials of Literacy Local Leaders
BASTOW Institute Of Educational Leadership
Certificate of Completion - Readers Workshop
Professional Practise Development
Certificate of Completion - Behaviour Support: Prevent-Teach-Reinforce
Victorian Department Of Education And Training
Certificate III Community Pharmacy - S2 & S3 Training
Healthcare Training Australia
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