Nathan James Loughran
Darwin,NT
Summary
Personal Statement: I believe it is my role as teacher to ensure all students achieve within their educational setting. To succeed, it is essential that positive relationships are built between not only the teacher and the students but within the classroom. I believe that students learn best when they feel safe in their classrooms and when they can collaborate with their peers. I believe in providing effective education for all students and working with them, their parents and any other teachers/professionals in their lives to ensure that no-one is left behind. I am a successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. I work to adapt all my course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School English Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
01.2020 - Current
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Taught from Years 7-12
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans to address student issues.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Personal Project Coordinator
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
02.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Led information evenings for parents and students
- Ran professional development courses with staff
- Implemented new process for streamlining systems through digital platforms
- Coordinated show days with Heads of Schools
- Run workshops with students, developing digital literacy, organisational and communication skills
- Manage 30+ staff and 70+ students
Relief Teacher
Ashdale Secondary College
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
Assistant Teacher
Butler College
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Butler College is an inclusive secondary school catering to students across a wide range of different cultural backgrounds and offers a state-of-the-art learning centre for students with severe physical and learning disabilities
- As a school its main focus has been on developing the student's academic abilities by offering advanced work for the students who have demonstrated high levels of academic achievement and remedial classes for students who may require additional support
- They also encourage teachers and students to collaborate on solving problems and to build relationships based on mutual respect and understanding
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Year 7 English (Poetry)
- Year 8 English (novel studies and grammar, academic)
- Year 8 English (novel studies and grammar, general)
- Year 10 English (poetry, film studies)
- Assisted with Year 9 Remedial English (spelling and grammar, song analysis)
- Assisted with Non-ATAR Year 11 English (job applications/TAFE and university applications)
Education
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - English, Computing
2019
Skills
Years taught
- Year 7-12 English
- Year 7-10 Computing
- Year 10-11 Christian Studies
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Year 7 English (novel studies, poetry writing, graphic novel studies)
- Year 8 English (novel studies, film studies, comparative studies, creative writing)
- Year 9 English (persuasive writing, drama studies, novel studies, film studies)
- Year 10 English (poetry writing, novel study, comparative studies, teacher for low-attaining classes)
- Year 11 English (advertisement studies and creation, film studies, comparative studies)
- Year 12 English (novel studies, drama studies, film studies, comparative studies, creative writing)
- Co-Curricular development:
- Sports Carnival
- Chess club
- Wellbeing days
Hobbies
Avid film-watcher
Football fan
Reading
Writing
Chess
Timeline
Personal Project Coordinator - Good Shepherd Lutheran College
02.2023 - Current
Secondary School English Teacher - Good Shepherd Lutheran College
01.2020 - Current
Relief Teacher - Ashdale Secondary College
07.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Teacher - Butler College
04.2018 - 06.2018
Edith Cowan University - Bachelor of Education (Secondary), English, Computing
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