Natalie Turner
Highbury,SA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St Josephs Hectorville
Hectorville South Australia
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- 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.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Home Duties
Nil
Highbury, SA
03.2008 - 03.2023
- Housekeeping duties as well as running errands. General life of a mum with 3 children.
Final Placement- Unley Primary School
Charles Darwin University
Highbury, SA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of differentiated teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Registered Nurse Cardiology/ Thoracic
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Highbury, SA
01.2001 - 03.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
University Of South Australia
Masters Of Teaching- Primary Stream -
Charles Darwin University
01.2023
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Parent and Student Communication
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Excellent Reading Comprehension
- Behavior Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Student Rapport-Building
- Growth Mindset
- Patient Care- First Aid
Critical Thinking
Lesson Planning
Timeline
Teacher
St Josephs Hectorville
01.2024 - Current
Final Placement- Unley Primary School
Charles Darwin University
10.2022 - 12.2022
Home Duties
Nil
03.2008 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Cardiology/ Thoracic
Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.2001 - 03.2005
Bachelor Of Nursing -
University Of South Australia
Masters Of Teaching- Primary Stream -
Charles Darwin University