Hi, I’m
Muhammad Sajjad Hossain
Officer,Australia
Summary
CARING | MOTIVATIONAL | PRODUCTIVE
As a dedicated teacher, Behavior Coach for Primary School students, and Islamic Counsellor, I am committed to fostering a supportive and enriching educational environment. My passion lies in developing and refining pedagogical skills to help students build confidence and achieve success. With extensive experience as a classroom and specialist teacher, I take pride in employing effective communication techniques and leveraging information technologies to spark curiosity, engagement, and academic achievement. My enthusiastic approach and diverse teaching methods ensure that individual student needs are met, creating a classroom atmosphere where all students can thrive and excel.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Minaret College Officer Campus
Teacher
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Minaret College Officer Primary
Behaviour Coach
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Acted as an advocate for students with behavioral needs, ensuring appropriate resources and supports were available to facilitate their success.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to support the development of effective behavioral policies.
- Supported special education teachers in developing appropriate accommodations for students with unique behavioral challenges.
- Promoted emotional regulation skills through mindfulness exercises and stress management techniques during coaching sessions.
- Assessed individual needs to create personalized plans for behavior improvement in students.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress, promoting a collaborative approach to behavior improvement.
Minaret College
Form Teacher – Foundation Grade
Current
Job overview
- Developing and implementing lesson plans for Literacy, Numeracy and Integrated curriculum, according to Australian Curriculum and school-wide curriculum
- Employing multiple teaching styles to adapt and provide challenging lessons in supportive class setting
- Building personal relationships with students and creating a positive learning community for all
- Create and implement culturally relevant lessons aligned with common core curriculum across all subject especially for literacy and Numeracy as a class teacher
- Using and encouraging 21st-century learning skills in form of smart board, iPods, iPads, etc
- Foster critical thinking, collaboration, and student leadership through authentic hands-on and inquiry-based
- Plan with support staff, reading/math specialists, and special education teachers to develop learning materials
- Plan and deliver study programs to meet students’ needs, interests and abilities
- Evaluate and assess students’ progress on a periodic basis
- Monitor individual student progress
- Take corrective measures to enhance student-learning abilities
- Prepare student progress reports
- Instruct students on proper use of equipment, materials, aids and textbooks
- Set and monitor standards of student behaviour
- Assist staff members in assessing students’ attitude, learning problems
- Advice parents on students’ progress and development
- Interact with parents and guardians as required.
Minaret College Officer Primary
Islamic Counsellor
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Minaret College
Specialist Teacher – Foundation – Year 4
Current
Job overview
- Plan and deliver study programs to meet students’ needs, interests and abilities
- Evaluate and assess students’ progress on a periodic basis
- Monitor individual student progress
- Take corrective measures to enhance student-learning abilities
- Prepare student progress reports
- Instruct students on proper use of equipment, materials, aids and textbooks
- Set and monitor standards of student behavior
- Assist staff members in assessing students’ attitude, learning problems
- Advice parents on students’ progress and development
- Arrange and perform all crucial physical educational activities
- Prepare and record all physical educational activities
- Analyse entire physical educational activities along with students
- Evaluate every student’s physical abilities by informal testing
- Plan different recreational activities important for growth of students
- Establish precise objectives for every lesson, unit and project
- Interact with parents and guardians as required
- Stimulate administration policies and rules related to physical education
- Analyse student behaviour and performance
- Develop and analyse Term Planner, Weekly planner and individual lesson plans
- Plan and deliver online lessons, assign tasks, provide feedback, communicate with students and parents using online teaching platform i.e
- Seesaw, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams etc
- Organize and participate in team meetings online using Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.
Minaret College
School Daily Organiser
Job overview
- Arrange replacements for absent staff
- Engage Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs) as required and monitor CRT budget
- Maintain and manage details of Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs) in the contact lists
- Maintain records of staff absences and provide information to HR/Accounts department as required
- Maintain College Data Management process for the allocation of staff duties
- Monitor the availability of work for replacement classes
- Organise room changes and redistribution of classes where necessary
- Distribute and update staff Yard Duty Roster
- Generate relevant database reports
- Provide CRT details and relief times to HR/Accounts
- Assist Head of School in Timetabling.
Hume Valley School
Cyber safety teacher
Job overview
- Introduce or reinforce cyber safety practices
- Create general awareness of cyber safety matters
- Prepare curriculum and deliver relevant lessons in accordance with the Australian/Victorian curriculum guidelines
- Provide necessary counselling to students with cyber safety concerns i.e
- Cyber bullying, online grooming and report incidents to appropriate authorities following the department of education guideline
- Organizing incursion and excursion for students to increase cyber safety awareness
- Analyse student behaviour and performance.
Glenroy Private College
Health and PE Teacher – Foundation – Year 10
Job overview
- Arrange and perform all crucial physical educational activities
- Prepare and record all physical educational activities
- Analyse entire physical educational activities along with students
- Evaluate every student’s physical abilities by informal testing
- Plan different recreational activities important for growth of students
- Establish precise objectives for every lesson, unit and project
- Interact with parents and guardians as required
- Stimulate administration policies and rules related to physical education
- Analyse student behaviour and performance.
Glenroy Private College
Classroom Teacher- Grade 1
Job overview
- Developing and implementing lesson plans for Literacy, Numeracy and Integrated curriculum, according to Australian Curriculum and school-wide curriculum
- Employing multiple teaching styles to adapt and provide challenging lessons in supportive class setting
- Teaching ICT embedded units of work that link to multiple areas of the curriculum
- Daily classroom management, monitoring and assessing individual student’s progress
- Effectively implement formative and summative assessment strategies to analyze student learning and keep thorough records of progress
- Differentiating the curriculum according to the needs of the students i.e
- Planning support work or extension activities to cater for the dynamics of the students in the class
- Planning and implementing intervention program with Year 3 teachers to achieve team and school goals
- Employing Positive Behaviour Support System (PBS) to address positive and negative behaviours in the class
- Provide a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Liaising with parents about their child progress
- Work collaboratively with all other teachers.
Darul Ulum College of Victoria
Form Teacher- Grade 5
Job overview
- Developing and implementing lesson plans for Literacy, Numeracy and Integrated curriculum, according to Australian Curriculum and school-wide curriculum
- Employing multiple teaching styles to adapt and provide challenging lessons in supportive class setting
- Teaching ICT embedded units of work that link to multiple areas of the curriculum
- Daily classroom management, monitoring and assessing individual student’s progress
- Effectively implement formative and summative assessment strategies to analyze student learning and keep thorough records of progress
- Differentiating the curriculum according to the needs of the students i.e
- Planning support work or extension activities to cater for the dynamics of the students in the class
- Planning and implementing intervention program with same Year Level teachers to achieve team and school goals
- Provide a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Liaising with parents about their child progress
- Work collaboratively with all other teachers.
Education
University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA
Graduate Certificate of Islamic Education from Education
Charles Darwin University, Alice Springs, NT
Graduate Diploma in Teaching And Education from Teaching
2015
Central Queensland University, Brisbane, QLD
Bachelor of Information Technology from Information Technology
2005
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Computer Skills
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Meeting Coordination
- Project Leadership
Career Outlook
Long term, I aspire to work in a team leadership role. Currently, I am looking for a role that will enable me to demonstrate my passion for teaching and commitment to creating a dynamic safe learning environment where students are encouraged to explore learning opportunities. Student and/staff well-being is also my area of interest whereby I would like to contribute and make positive changes.
Teaching and Personal Highlights
With diverse experience in both Victorian Government and Independent school settings, I have taught Lower to Upper primary classes, including Foundation and Year 6, as a Homeroom, Classroom, and Specialist Subject teacher. My expertise extends to ICT and cyber safety, whole school Health and PE teaching, and special needs education. I have worked as a Casual Relief Teacher across various schools, managing diverse demographics and enhancing my adaptability. My role as a Daily Organizer for a large school has honed my efficiency in handling extensive workloads. I actively engage in extracurricular activities like After School Sports, Debating Club, and School Camps. Committed to professional growth, I develop innovative lessons catering to various learning styles, work collaboratively with colleagues, and create supportive, inclusive learning environments. My excellent communication skills foster positive relationships with students, parents, and the community, and I work closely with the Student Wellbeing Coordinator to support students' overall development.
Professional Development
- Supporting Beginning Teachers - 2022
- Teaching Mathematics to Prep Students - 2021
- Reggio Emelia Approach for Preschools - 2020
- Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations (Victorian State Government) - 2019
- Differentiation: A practical approach - 2017
- Evidence Based Observation program - 2017
- Practical Strategies for Teaching Non-Funded Students with Special Needs - 2016
- Occupational Health and Safety – One Day Seminar (ISV) - 2015
References
- Abdurrahman Gokler, Principal, Darul Ulum College of Victoria, 17 Baird Street, Fawkner, VIC, 3060, +61 3 9355 6830
- Janine Siandis, Assistant Principal, Hume Valley School, 20 Koroit Avenue, Dallas, VIC, 3047, +61 3 9309 3477
Timeline
Behaviour Coach
Minaret College Officer Primary
01.2024 - Current
Islamic Counsellor
Minaret College Officer Primary
01.2024 - Current
Teacher
Minaret College Officer Campus
01.2020 - Current
Form Teacher – Foundation Grade
Minaret College
Current
Specialist Teacher – Foundation – Year 4
Minaret College
Current
School Daily Organiser
Minaret College
Cyber safety teacher
Hume Valley School
Health and PE Teacher – Foundation – Year 10
Glenroy Private College
Classroom Teacher- Grade 1
Glenroy Private College
Form Teacher- Grade 5
Darul Ulum College of Victoria
University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate of Islamic Education from Education
Charles Darwin University
Graduate Diploma in Teaching And Education from Teaching
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Information Technology from Information Technology
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
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