Rachel Doran
Sandhurst ,Australia
Summary
I am a dedicated and experienced Secondary School Teacher with 13 years of classroom experience. I am committed to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment centered on curiosity, inclusiveness and critical thinking. My teaching approach endeavors to cultivate lifelong and spirited learners whose individual strengths are valued assets in promoting academic and personal growth and excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
Casey Grammar School
07.2010 - Current
- Years 7 - 10 English Teacher
- VCE Unit 1 and 2, 3 and 4 English Teacher
- Years 7 - 10 Geography and History Teacher
- Year 10 Economics and Legal Studies Teacher
- Year 9 Civics and Citizenship and Commerce Teacher
- Year 10 Work Related Skills Teacher
- Year 11 Business Management Teacher
- Year 12 Industry and Enterprise Teacher
- Year 11 and 12 Pathways English Teacher
- Implementing effective behaviour management strategies in establishing a maintaining cooperative and respectful learning environments
- Developing and implementing comprehensive units of work, lesson plans and assessment tasks with targeted learning objectives.
- Regularly adapting my practice whilst working with students with a variety of additional learning needs.
- Fostering a positive classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning and student engagement
- Conducting regular formative and summative assessments and completing continuous reporting to evaluate students’ progress and adapting teaching methodology accordingly
- Collaborating with colleagues to develop and implement school-wide initiatives
- Communicating regularly with parents in discussing students’ performance and addressing concerns
- Using a range of contemporary learning management and communication systems – Compass, SEQTA and TEAMS
- Coaching SIS sporting teams
- Mentoring for new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies and teaching methodologies.
- Enhancing student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Developing and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Boosting students'' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
- Utilising data-driven analysis to regularly assess student progress, enabling targeted support for learners.
Secondary School Teacher
Dandenong High School
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Years 7 - 10 English Teacher
- Years 7 - 10 ESL English Teacher
- Years 7 - 10 History and Geography Teacher
- Year 11 Geography Teacher
- Debating Coordinator
- Working in open planned learning environments – Working with other teachers to deliver differentiated curriculum to small groups of students in a flexible learning environment.
- Planning units of work and assessing student growth in collaborative teaching teams.
- Working with students from non English speaking backgrounds, refugee and migrant families.
- Modifying curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs and personal circumstances.
- Improving reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Developing culturally inclusive curriculum, committed to celebrating and integrating students individual backgrounds and experiences as unique learning experiences for all.
- Adapting teaching materials to meet varying proficiency levels of students, ensuring accessibility for all learners.
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Teaching/Bachelor of Arts - History
Deakin University
Burwood, Victoria12.2009
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Casey Grammar School
12.2005
Skills
- Extremely organised and structured in my teaching approach
- Ability to flexibly adapt to meet the changing needs of my students
- Proven ability to teach students across a variety of settings and subjects, in areas outside of my method areas
- Familiar and confident with the Victorian Curriculum and VCE
- Ability to create challenging and engaging learning environments
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Able to build positive working relationships with parents, students, and colleagues
- Collaborative learner and teacher
- Critical thinker always looking for ways to enhance learning experiences for students
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and conscientious
- Competent with contemporary technologies
- Committed to staying informed about educational research and trends
- Reflects honestly and frequently on professional practice
References
- Tegan West, Head of Teaching and Learning, Casey Grammar School, 59910800, T.west@caseygrammar.vic.edu.au
- Ryan Subban, Head of Commerce, Casey Grammar School, 59910800, R.Subban@caseygrammar.vic.edu.au
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
Casey Grammar School
07.2010 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
Dandenong High School
01.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Secondary Teaching/Bachelor of Arts - History
Deakin University
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Casey Grammar School
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