Peter Blackall
Torquay,VIC
Summary
I am a passionate teacher with background in creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments. I am skilled in developing innovative lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students feel valued and motivated. I have a strong ability to connect with students, fostering a positive and dynamic learning atmosphere. I am committed to making significant contributions to overall student growth and academic success through compassionate teaching and effective communication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Chilwell Primary School
Geelong, VIC
01.1990 - 05.2024
- I have taught a variety of grades, both as a classroom teacher and as a specialist in Visual Art and Physical Education.
- Conducted small group instruction focusing on reading, writing and math skills development.
- I have been responsible for a range of extracurricular activities as diverse as the running and organisation of Art shows to whole-school and inter school sporting events.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their child's progress.
- Monitored the progress of each student in order to identify areas of improvement or success.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Focused on explicit instructional techniques.
- Planned class activities that were both educational and enjoyable for all participants involved.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive interventions
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
- Encouraged positive behaviour by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Promoted a safe and clean learning environment, conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC11-1989
Skills
- Visual Arts Specialist
- Physical Education Specialist
- Mathematics instruction (EMU)
- Provision of safe, positive learning environments
- Delivery of data-driven, explicit instruction
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Positive classroom management style
- Creative and thorough lesson planning
- Whole school event planning
- Collaboration and teamwork focus
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- VIT 2025 Registration - 253385
- First Aid
Referees
Meg Bone
Principal
Chilwell Primary School
313A Pakington Street, Newtown, Vic 3220
T: 03 5221 2738
Sarah Jeffreys
Assistant Principal
Chilwell Primary School
T: 0401 960 515
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Chilwell Primary School
01.1990 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Deakin University
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