Pamela Whelan
LOBETHAL,SA
Summary
Accomplished educator from Mount Barker Primary School, adept in creating safe, positive learning environments and fostering meaningful relationships. Expert in trauma-informed practice and curriculum development, significantly enhancing student wellbeing and academic success. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative learning, embodying both resilience and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher
Mount Barker Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and excursions.
- Created data-driven, learner-centred, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement by coordinating with other teachers.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Knowledge of trauma types, trauma informed pratice and their impacts on students.
- Familiar with delivering intitalit and PLD literacy programs.
SSO
Mount Barker Primary School
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Wellbeing Classroom Co Ordinator
Schools Ministry Group
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on topics such as social and emotional literacy.
- Facilitated Wellbeing Classroom lessons across all year levels in primary school.
- Collected pre and post data on students SEL.
- Established open lines of communication with parents and guardians through regular workshops, newsletters, and email updates regarding wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Primary Teaching - Teaching
Charles Darwin University
Darwin12.2022
Skills
- Play-based instruction
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Relationship Building
- Positive Behaviour Techniques
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Field Trip Oversight
- Standardized tests
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Trauma informed practice
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Teams
- Seesaw
Timeline
Primary Teacher
Mount Barker Primary School
01.2023 - Current
SSO
Mount Barker Primary School
07.2019 - 10.2022
Wellbeing Classroom Co Ordinator
Schools Ministry Group
10.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Primary Teaching - Teaching
Charles Darwin University
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