Rhiannon Sian West
Sheldon
Summary
-Passionate, Caring, Negotiable, Real and Genuine Experienced Senior Secondary Teacher
- Approximately 25 years’ experience (Primary and Secondary).
- Public School System
- Remote & Rural Service
- Specialist areas: Drama and Health and Physical Education
- Range of Subjects taught and Year Levels
- Creative and practical approach to teaching
- Junior Secondary engagement mainly
- Inclusivity and differentiation practices
- Supportive of Student Well - Being
Experienced with developing and implementing secondary education curricula creating units, lesson plans and resources to enhance student learning and engagement. Innovative teaching strategies, implementation of Brain Breaks and Track record of effective classroom management and fostering a positive safe & supportive educational environment. Provide positive relationships with staff, students, parents, school & wider community.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Senior Secondary Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2009 - Current
- Weekly Junior Sport Volleyball, Gym, Walking, Swimming, Team Sport, Drama Games
- Year 8 Learning Support Class (English and Humanities, Team Teaching (3) & teacher Aide; AIM - Designed to support, improve and cater to students needs to promote success; Differentiation
- 16 years Teaching Drama - Grades 7-12, Junior classes mainly (7 - 10)
- 12 years teaching English - Grades 7 - 9
- Literacy Classes designed to improve READING, WRITING & COMPREHENSION (FLY, HIP)
- Literacy: English Senior Short Course (Year 11)
- Mentor for Beginning and First year teachers
- Pre-service Teacher Mentor for Drama & English- every year teaching at the school
- Acting Head of Year 7 (6 months) Leave
ENCORE, Arts Faculty
Wellington Point SHS
01.2009 - Current
- Company Overview: Arts Program introduced for CREATIVE & ARTISTIC students (Art, Drama, Dance, Singing & Digital Art ) - 16 years
- Musicals directed/co-directed and assistance for ENCORE and The Arts Faculty (Roughly 8 years - alternative years to Original Productions)
- Team Collaboration to Devise Original works for the stage (Brainstorming, Planning, Creating Characters & Writing Scripts, Auditions, Rehearsals, Responsibilities, Directing & Co-directing) - Every other year not a musical year (8 years)
- Attendance of ALL celebrations for ENCORE/the Arts, as well as Fundraising events to support the Arts
- Incursions - Theatre Organisations to develop & enhances student skills(ZenZenZo, Shake & Stir, Shock Therapy)
- Excursions and opportunities for students to be involved in artistic experiences, live shows and participate in the Artistic Communities (Theatre Sport Competitions, The Scene Project at RPAC 4+ years, Primary School and Nursing Home Visits, Senior Students Hosting Sessions for Junior Students )
- ENCORE Melbourne Trip 2016 - 4 days in Melbourne with Art Colleagues and ENCORE students to explore the Art Culture in Melbourne, attend workshops, live performances, as well as Artistic Tourist Aspects)
Secondary Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2005 - 12.2009
- 2005 - 2006 Classroom Teacher (Drama, History, Geography, VET - School Magazine, and Childcare studies Grade 8 - 11)
- 2007 - 2008 Part-time: Learning Support Liaison Officer & Classroom Support Teacher
- 2008 - 2009 Full-time: Special Education Teacher (Case Management, Life Skills, Community Engagement & Transition, Work Experience, Modified English & Math, Rock & Water Program Student Support, Sport, & Implemented School Projects as Fundraising and Recycling Materials for Artistic Education
- Co-developed Learning Support Booklet for Staff (Strategies & Skills, Information of Students Categorised as Learning Support, Blended Teaching Styles Ideas, Subject Specific Resources, Graphic Organisers, Cloze Activities, Scaffolding
French Teacher - Primary & Secondary,
Education QLD Barcaldine SS
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Based at Barcaldine SS - French & short team-teaching experience in Health & Physical Education
- Classroom teacher for Grades 6, 7 & 8 (Primary & Secondary)
- Telephone teaching (Teleconference) Jericho SS, Stonehenge SS, Aramac SS, Alpha SS, Blackwater SHS and Blackall SHS
- Weekly travel to provide interactive French classroom teaching. Different days allocated to towns (Grades 5, 6 & 7 - Aramac, Jericho, Alpha & Stonehenge; Grade 8 Blackall & Blackwater
- Community/Extra Curricular Activities - Drama and Dance Club at Barcaldine SS; Aged Citizen Community Drama; Networking of Young & Old- Students from Year 6-7 & Aged Citizen Group working together for Community Christmas Performance
- Wrote and directed a short piece for the Community Christmas Function
Primary French Teacher
Education QLD - Longreach SS
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Based at Longreach State School - Classroom Teacher (Grades 5 - 7)
- French Teacher to outer Primary Schools (Grade 6 & 7)
- Over the Air teaching & learning: Daily Teleconference Lessons to students in: Muttaburra, Jundah, Aramac, Birdsville, Bedourie, Windorah, Ilfracombe
- Monthly flight (overnight & two full teaching days) - Birdsville & Bedourie
- Travel to teach; All day teaching. Visits included: Muttaburra, Ilfracombe, Stonehenge, Aramac, Jundah,; Windorah (overnight stay and 2 days teaching)
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Drama And Health & Physical Education
Griffith University
Mt Gravatt, Mt Gravatt Campus, QLD06.2001
Skills
- Restorative Practices
- De-Escalation for Classroom Teachers
- Classroom Behaviour Management
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Good Communication skills
- Creating supportive and safe learning environments - Positive Relationships
Educational Philosophy
No Education whereby student’s voices are silenced - an education for our students is one that listens to what our youth of today need, value and, ensures they provide success. Educating every one of our students about inclusivity (neurodiversity, disabilities, why, etc); to ensure diverse students are accepted and understood, and are supported by all, as well make their managing of self-regulation easier (more harmonious classrooms, patience, tolerance, character building, friendships). Eradicate bullying - no tolerance for any form of it; perpetrators accountable, realities of such behaviours and inclusion of outside services to educate what it can lead to later in life (Domestic Violence, wrong circle of association, mental health, self-harm, suicide, etc).
Importance In Education
Real life exposure that interests students and shares the truth of life. Honesty, not pretending nor treating students like real life problems don't exist, they are too young to hear it and they are only children. Students need protection in life and be aware of the realities – students are exposed to more unhealthy online business. It’s healthy to not be ashamed and openly discuss issues that directly affect teenagers. Fostering positive relationships with students, staff, parents, families and the wider community necessary for personal well-being, and is useful for student engagement or experiences in the community; builds a supportive culture. Involving parents in the school community as support, direct roles and responsibilities, take on roles, and decisions about children growth is created and collaborated in unison. Positive rapport is paramount - build trust, mutual understanding, respectfulness, safety and means less behavioral issues.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/22/78
- Nationality: Australian
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Cook Island Maori - Grew Up in The Cook Islands
Elementary
Timeline
Experienced Senior Secondary Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2009 - Current
ENCORE, Arts Faculty
Wellington Point SHS
01.2009 - Current
Secondary Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2005 - 12.2009
French Teacher - Primary & Secondary,
Education QLD Barcaldine SS
01.2004 - 01.2005
Primary French Teacher
Education QLD - Longreach SS
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Drama And Health & Physical Education
Griffith University
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