Rhiannon Verrall
Huntfield Heights,South Australia
Summary
Dynamic educator from the Department For Education, adept in classroom instruction and curriculum implementation, enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. Mentored peers and fostered cultural sensitivity, significantly boosting learning outcomes. Excelled in creating inclusive, hands-on learning environments, demonstrating exceptional classroom management and mentoring abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Department For Education
07.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Bachelor of Junior Primary And Primary Education - Education
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA08.2012
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Testing and grading
- Motivating students
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Strong passion for students mental health and wellbeing.
As a year 4 teacher in Adelaide, South Australia, I am deeply passionate about students' mental health and well-being because I believe it is fundamental to their overall development and success. Children at this age are forming crucial aspects of their identity, self-esteem, and interpersonal skills. By prioritizing their mental health, we create a supportive and nurturing environment where they feel safe, valued, and understood. This not only enhances their academic performance but also equips them with the resilience and emotional intelligence they need to navigate challenges both in and out of the classroom. I am committed to fostering a positive school experience that promotes holistic growth and helps every student reach their full potential.
Timeline
Teacher
Department For Education
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Junior Primary And Primary Education - Education
University of South Australia
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