Rebecca Cassidy
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and curriculum planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Mansfield State School
01.2011 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over [Number] students.
- Used [Software] to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Classroom Teacher
Eagleby South Primary School
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Classroom Teacher
Primrose Primary School
09.2005 - 07.2007
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Classroom Teacher
Burrowes State School
01.2002 - 09.2005
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Classroom Teacher
Tracer Teaching Agency
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Classroom Teacher
Marsden State School
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Masters of Education (Guidance And Counselling) -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12.2023
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD12.2000
Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Test Administration
- Standardized Tests
- Instructional Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Positive Interactions
- Interactive Media
- Positive Learning Environment
- Different Learning Styles
- Academic Record Keeping
- Teacher Observation
- Collaborative Environments
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Mansfield State School
01.2011 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Eagleby South Primary School
01.2008 - 12.2010
Classroom Teacher
Primrose Primary School
09.2005 - 07.2007
Classroom Teacher
Burrowes State School
01.2002 - 09.2005
Classroom Teacher
Tracer Teaching Agency
01.2001 - 12.2001
Classroom Teacher
Marsden State School
01.2000 - 12.2001
Masters of Education (Guidance And Counselling) -
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Australian Catholic University
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