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Rachel Frewen-Lord

Mount Louisa,Queensland (QLD)

Summary

Accomplished Teacher-Librarian at Annandale Christian College, adept in fostering critical thinking and enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and library events. Excelled in building relationships and managing classrooms effectively, leveraging skills in computer programs like Oliver and Canva to enrich learning environments. Demonstrated expertise in team collaboration and resource management to support educational excellence.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - Librarian

Annandale Christian College
01.2023 - Current

- Planning and implementing lessons across grades Prep - 6

- Organising library events including Book Week, National Simultaneous Story Time, Scholastic Book Fair, Tear Read-a-thon

-Facilitate Scholastic Book Club each term

- Shelving of books

- Using the computer system Oliver to assist students with borrowing, returns, reservations

- Working in a team with other library staff members

- Using computer skills to create library advertisements and wall displays

- Collaborate with students, teachers and Head of Curriculum to help build library catalogue

- Maintaining a safe and welcoming space for students across all college grades

- Assisting managing the library budget

- Assisting resourcing classrooms with unit book and term readers


Teacher - Primary

Annandale Christian College
01.2014 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Teacher - Grade 7

Calvary Christian College
01.2012 - 12.2012

- Lesson and Unit Planning

- Classroom management

- Collaborative Teaching environment

- Behaviour Management

Gym Receptionist

Domain Central Fitness
04.2010 - 04.2012

- Greeting and farewelling members

- Promoting memberships

- Managing gym memberships

- Opening and closing routines (locking up, balancing the till, securing the building)

- Providing tours to prospective gym members

- Answering phones and emails

- Handling complaints from members

- Promoting group fitness

- Trouble shooting any problems that arose for members

- Keeping the workout areas tidy and clean



Customer Service Supervisor/Cashier Operator

Woolworths - Willow
04.2003 - 12.2010

- Provided friendly and efficient customer service

Outside School Hours Care

Annandale Christian College
07.2008 - 12.2009

- Providing quality care to students after school hours

- Preparing and serving afternoon tea

- Assisting students with homework

- Providing Active After School programs to students

- Providing engaging activities

Education

Bachelor of Education - Primary

James Cook University
Townsville
12.2011

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Building relationships with students
  • Working in a team
  • Computer Programs - Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Canva, Oliver

Professional Development

- New Library Design and Makeover Workshop (2024) - Presented by Kevin Hennah

- Raising Wild Readers (2024) - Presented by Sally Rippin and Megan Daley

-  Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: Knowledge to Improve Student Learning, Participation and Outcomes (2023)- Presented by Sue Larkey (ONLINE)

- Anxiety in the Classroom (2021)

- Traffic Jam in my brain: A Sensory Processing Approach to Challenges associated with Autism, ADHD,  ADD, Learning and Behavioural Differences(2020) - Presented by Genevieve Jereb (ONLINE)



Hobbies

- Sewing

- Reading

- Hiking

Timeline

Teacher - Librarian

Annandale Christian College
01.2023 - Current

Teacher - Primary

Annandale Christian College
01.2014 - Current

Teacher - Grade 7

Calvary Christian College
01.2012 - 12.2012

Gym Receptionist

Domain Central Fitness
04.2010 - 04.2012

Outside School Hours Care

Annandale Christian College
07.2008 - 12.2009

Customer Service Supervisor/Cashier Operator

Woolworths - Willow
04.2003 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Education - Primary

James Cook University
Rachel Frewen-Lord