Natasha Robb
Croydon North,VIC
Summary
I am a focused and dedicated primary school educator with 10 years experience, in classroom teaching and various leadership positions. I am a passionate teacher devoted to promoting student learning and wellbeing. I am skillful in enhancing student behaviour and engagement through forward-thinking approaches, and helping all students to thrive and meet their potential. I pride myself on my ability to develop caring relationships with students, staff and parents, as well as building a safe and accepting classroom community in which all students feel confident to do their best. I am enthusiastic and flexible, and always eager to try new things and lead other in new approaches.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Roberts McCubbin Primary School
01.2011 - 11.2023
- Worked collaboratively within PLC’s to plan, assess and report against the Victorian Curriculum Standards
- Developed and delivered a range of differentiated, high impact teaching strategies in Literacy and Numeracy in order to support student growth
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Provided individualised support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Utilised ICT resources to engage students and foster cross-curricular links through authentic learning tasks and student collaboration (1:1 iPad Program)
- Established positive and supportive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
- Boosted student confidence through regular feedback on their work and providing opportunities for self-assessment, leading to higher levels of motivation and engagement in the classroom.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Conducted parent/teacher meetings and SSG’s
- Devised IEP’s with SMART goals for students requiring Tier 2 and 3 support
- Liaised and worked collaboratively with professionals for students requiring specialist support including speech therapists, psychologists and occupational therapists
- Developed excellent whole class behaviour management strategies
- Devised individual behaviour management plans where required
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC10.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Using data to inform planning and teaching
- Differentiation
- Leading PLC Inquiry Cycles
- Data literacy
Leadership Roles
2023: Acting Learning Specialist (Curriculum)
-Worked with Literacy Leader and Numeracy Leader, implementing changes across the school
-Working closely with the SIT team and PLC Leaders to ensure learning initiatives were being implemented and PLC culture and curriculum documentation was embedded
-Developed whole school curriculum documentation to help teams map and use the curriculum effectively, and ensure compliance, taking on feedback and adapting them to make sure they were usable and sustainable
-Modelled teaching, following whole school approaches, the RMPS Instructional model and HITS
-Ensuring the AIP was being used to inform teams and their teaching across the school and our KIS were being implemented
2021 - 2022: PLC Leader Representative on SIT Team
-Member of the School Improvement Team, with the role of leading the PLC Leaders across the school
-Communicated information and initiatives between the team of PLC Leaders and the SIT Team
-Facilitated meetings with PLC leaders from Prep to Year 6, ensuring successful PLC approach was being implemented across the school
-Implemented initiatives developed by the SIT team across the school and provided feedback
-Participation in unpacking of whole school data and discussions around future direction of school
2018 - 2020: PLC Leader
-Led my 3/4 and 5/6 teams
-Coordinated planning sessions, ensuring whole-school documentation was used, and whole school teaching approaches were followed
-Prepared agendas and facilitated team meetings
-Facilitated team PLC Inquiry cycles, sourcing professional development and relevant data for the team
-Attended parent meetings when required to support team members
Professional Learning
- BASTOW: Inspiring Leaders
- BASTOW: Leading Literacy
- PLC Leader Training
- Love Maths Conferences
- Kids Matter
- Berry Street Instructional Model
- Adam Voigt (Restorative Practices)
- Glen Pearsall
- Peter Bowers (Spelling: Structured Word Inquiry)
- Apple Distinguished Educator
Referees
Peter Watson
Principal at Roberts McCubbin Primary School
9890 2372
peter.watson@education.vic.gov.au
Steve Roche
Assistant Principal at Roberts McCubbin Primary School
9890 2372
stephen.roche@education.vic.gov.au
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Roberts McCubbin Primary School
01.2011 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Deakin University
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