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Natalie Galwey

Alkimos,WA

Summary

With a proven track record at Discover Learning Australia, I excel in fostering innovative teaching methodologies and building strong educational partnerships. My expertise in educational leadership and curriculum mapping, coupled with exceptional teamwork and communication skills, consistently achieves significant advancements in student and teacher development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Teacher

Discover Learning Australia
11.2017 - 06.2024
  • Built a positive company culture that fostered creativity, innovative teaching methodologies and employee engagement.
  • Developed strong partnerships with schools and other education professionals to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Championed continuous improvement efforts within the company, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
  • Guided teachers through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Early Childhood Educator / Primary School Teacher

Randstad Education
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Incorporated engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.


Primary School Teacher

Gentleshaw Primary School
04.2014 - 06.2014
  • Administered various literacy tests and determined student levels based on assessment findings.
  • Maintained student work samples to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for SATs and the Phonics Screening Check.
  • Administered SATs and the Phonics Screening Check and determined student levels based on assessment findings.
  • Improved student phonics levels by implementing targeted literacy interventions and progress monitoring.
  • Implemented behaviour management strategies that fostered a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.

Primary School Teacher

Leighton Academy
09.2012 - 04.2014
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based strategies.
  • Met with parents to review Individualised Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Offered supplemental and individualised instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform interventions and prepare for pupil progress meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Education With Honours - General Primary (5-11)

University of Chester
Chester, United Kingdom
07-2012

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Strategic thinking
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Educational leadership
  • Curriculum mapping

Timeline

Founder and Teacher

Discover Learning Australia
11.2017 - 06.2024

Early Childhood Educator / Primary School Teacher

Randstad Education
01.2015 - 06.2017

Primary School Teacher

Gentleshaw Primary School
04.2014 - 06.2014

Primary School Teacher

Leighton Academy
09.2012 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Education With Honours - General Primary (5-11)

University of Chester

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