Niamh Lennon

Awarded a Permanent Position through the Metro Teaching Program

• Worked in partnership with two full-time Education Assistants within my classroom, alsonside additional, additional ECE support staff and school Administration staff, coordinating efforts to address the unique needs of students receiving special education services or interventions.
• Continually evaluated student progress, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
• Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in education and trauma informed practice.
• Organised additional school activities including ECE incursions and excursions, additionally led the planning and execution of the annual ANZAC Day ceremony.
• Implemented assessment strategies that accurately measured student understanding, guiding data-driven instruction for improved outcomes.
• Increased parent involvement through regular communication and informative meetings, strengthening the home-school connection.

• Completed full time contractual and casual work as an undergraduate, including completing final 10 week paid internship.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively following whole school guidelines, promoting respect and fostering a climate conducive to learning.
• Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

• Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication within the before and after school care setting.
• Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising before and after school activities and ensuring adherence to established rules.
• Provided first aid and emergency response as required, prioritizing student health and safety at all times.
• Facilitated group activities that promoted social skills development and positive peer interactions among students.

• Contributed to a clean and organized environment by maintaining facility cleanliness, setting up activity areas, and storing supplies properly.
• Improved communication with parents by providing regular updates on their children''s progress and behavior during before and after school care sessions.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop creative activities for students, leading to increased engagement and enjoyment.
• Assisted in the organization of extracurricular activities, resulting in an increased variety of options for students to participate in.
• Managed daily attendance records, ensuring accurate documentation of student participation in the program.

• Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
• Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
• Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.