Peter Koulaxizellis

Grade 6 Teacher 2016-2018

Grade 3 Teacher 2019-2021

Grade 5 Teacher 2022

Grade 5/6 Teacher 2023

Specialist Physical Education Teacher 2022-2023

• Planned and implemented a whole school Physical Education Program.
• Organized, trialed, coached students for interschool Athletics, swimming carnivals.
• Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
• Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
• Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
• Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Worked 2 days a week in a country setting.

• Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
• Planned class activities that were both educational and fun for all participants involved.
• Promoted healthy lifestyle habits among students through interactive activities like scavenger hunts or obstacle courses.
• Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
• Kept school equipment in good working order.

• Setting up traffic management signs and devices
• Directing traffic and road users
• Applying and monitoring safety and traffic management plans
• Inspecting and cleaning signs and equipment

Worked as a Grade 4 teacher from 2020-2013

Worked as a Grade 5/6 Teacher from 2014-2015.

• Organised Camps, excursions, Athletics Carnivals, and Inter-school sports.
• Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
• Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects, utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.

• Ran clinics for 3-12-year-olds.
• Focussed on simple soccer skills such as passing and dribbling.
• Emphasis on healthy habits, such as good eating and physical activity.
• Fostered a love of the game and participation.
• Communicated with parents.

• When I graduated from university I worked as a CRT at a variety of schools around Melbourne
• I worked in private, public and catholic schools and in many different suburbs
• Worked with students of various backgrounds and abilities whose ages were between 4 to 12 years old
• I found this to be a valuable experience and it prepared me for taking on the position of a classroom teacher.