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Nicole Deacon

Mackay,QLD

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and curriculum planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile learning environments. Student-centric educator, with an Inquiry based approach to learning. Competent at performing independently or as member of a teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects, across year levels. 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

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Eimeo Road State School
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • 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.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through the implementation of Inquiry-Based Learning.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour.

Pre-Service Teacher

Eimeo Road State School
10.2019 - 12.2019


During my Permission to Teach (PTT) I collaborated with team teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students. I worked to develop and innovative lesson plans by incorporating multimedia tools and hands-on activities, enhancing student engagement and comprehension. I contributed to a positive school climate by actively participating in professional development opportunities, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging with the community through various events and initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Primary Education -

University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD
12-2019

Skills

  • Motivating students
  • Collaborative learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Student rapport
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Flexible and adaptive

Timeline

Teacher

Eimeo Road State School
01.2020 - Current

Pre-Service Teacher

Eimeo Road State School
10.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Primary Education -

University of The Sunshine Coast
Nicole Deacon