Rachel Pedley

• Taught Grade one, two and three classes the full range of learning areas.
• Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students
• Kept up to date with developments in the profession and curriculum.
• Worked with colleagues to plan programmes of work.
• Kept records and regularly reviewed students' progress.
• Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
• Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
• Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
• Integrated technology into daily lesson plans.
• Completed running reading records.
• Used Word, PowerPoint and Excel effectively.
• Developed a sound knowledge of explicit teaching pedagogy.
• Promoted inclusive learning environments by adapting instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including those with special needs or English language learners.
• Boosted student confidence through regular feedback on their work and providing opportunities for self-assessment, leading to higher levels of motivation and engagement in the classroom.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
• Reinforced positive behaviour by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.

• Fulfilled short and longer term relief assignments
• Effectively taught students of varied academic levels (grades K-6)
• Consistently maintained good relationships with students, parents and administrators
• Praised for dedication, reliability and effectiveness
• Maintained a safe and orderly classroom
• Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details
• Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials
• Implemented prepared lesson plans
• Demonstrated excellent classroom management skills
• Kept students motivated, engaged and focused
• Engaged in professional development to learn best practices and improve processes
• Set explicit, challenging and achievable learning goals for all students
• Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.

• Achieved a Graduate Diploma of Science specialising in teacher librarianship.

During my practicum at Ballajura Public Library I:

• Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
• Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
• Assisted the check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
• Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with any issues or needs.
• Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
• Gained an understanding of the interlibrary loans process.
• Created library displays.
• Assisted with the weeding process.
• Assisted with library events such as storytime and book club.

• Taught a Grade Four class the full range of learning areas for 5 years.
• Organised the classroom and learning environment to create a positive learning environment.
• Planned, prepared and delivered lessons for all ability levels.
• Taught students with English as a second language.
• Kept and maintained records on students' progress.
• Kept up to date with developments in the profession and curriculum.
• Worked with colleagues to plan programmes of work.
• Collected lesson plans and checked for consistency from year group teachers as part of role as year group coordinator.
• Adapted to various age groups when called upon to do relief.
• Worked as part of a learning support team.
• Developed differentiated activities and appropriate learning materials for individual students.
• Kept records and regularly reviewed students' progress.

• Taught various age groups from Year One through to Year Five, delivering the government defined National Curriculum.
• Developed positive relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils
• Appointed curriculum coordinator for History and Music developing curriculum policies for these areas, supporting colleagues, and keeping up to date with professional developments and coordinating resources.
• Selected as leading literacy teacher by the local education authority for the literacy hour, modelling good practise.