Nicole Young
CSPD - Mary Immaculate Primary School
GRANTHAM FARM,NSW
1
Bachelor of Education
1
Certificate of Gifted Education
30
years of professional experience
Passionate Primary School Teacher with a proven history of creating engaging classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Dedicated to the mission of Catholic education and an unwavering commitment to optimising student and school success. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and organisational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in leadership.
Work History
Primary School Teacher
26 Years 10 Months- Completed InitiaLit training 2024
- PBS4L committee member 2024
- Mentor/supervising teacher to beginning teacher Brianna Bernays 2019. Supervised lessons and assisted with Accreditation report.
- EMU Intervention Teacher – Graduated (2016) as Extending Mathematical Understanding intervention teacher. Implemented EMU programs for Year 1 students 2015-17.
- Coordinator 1 - Mary Immaculate Sports Coordinator 2015-16. Managed all sporting events during school year, including Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country carnivals. Liaised with Parramatta Diocese Sports Coordinator and coordinators from other schools to involve students in Diocesan based sports events.
- CEDP Softball Manager 2016-19. Coordinated and implemented Parramatta trials for softball and attended NSW trials as Girls Manager for Parramatta. Coordinated and liaised with other staff and parents.
- Graduated Certificate of Gifted Education (NSW University) with distinction. Worked with students to provide enrichment activities and tasks. Led staff in development of enrichment tasks for gifted and talented students
- Actively served on various school committees such as literacy committee, aiding in implementation of key programs and initiatives such as Focus 160, and social committee assisting with development and organisation of staff social events.
- Program Development – Developed and implemented school wide Protective Behaviours Program and various Peer Support Programs.
- Led Human Society and Its Environment component of 2009 school review.
- Initiated Daniel Morcombe – Student Safety Awareness Day.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators and staff.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Maintain positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Primary School Teacher
5 Years- Hired as full time classroom teacher, teaching Kindergarten, Year 4 and Year 6.
- Coordinator 1 - Programs and carnivals. Organised and implemented peer support training and Year 5 camp, organised swimming and athletics carnivals and assisted with Diocesan Cross Country.
- Gifted and Talented lead teacher. Implemented withdrawal class for Year 5 and Year 6 identified gifted students. Developed identification checklist for gifted and talented students.
- Assisted with school based choir program.
Education
Bachelor of Education
Certificate of Gifted Education
Skills
Committed to the Catholic ethos of the school and school community
Passionate about integrating current curriculum and teaching strategies
with a focus on K-2
Use of assessment and feedback to inform learning and teaching practices
Team collaboration with peers
Building of positive relationships with students and families.
Technology integration K-2
Group
individual and differentiated instruction
Classroom management and pastoral care of students and their families
Mentoring and supporting beginning teachers and peers
Accomplishments
Extending Mathematical Understanding Intervention Teacher
Trained InitiaLit
Coordinator 1 - Sports: Mary Immaculate Primary School
Coordinator 1 - Special Events and carnivals: Holy Spirit St Clair
PBS4L Committee: Mary Immaculate Primary School
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
CSPD - Mary Immaculate Primary School
01.2000 - CurrentRead More
Primary School Teacher
Catholic Education Office Parramatta - Holy Spirit
01.1995 - 01.2000Read More
Sydney University
Bachelor of Education
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University of NSW
Certificate of Gifted Education
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