I am a proactive, passionate,dedicated and positive educator who has a student focused approach to learning which incorporates best practice in education. Student, staff and community wellbeing and strong interpersonal communication skills means I am an effective and team oriented collaborator. Mentoring, coaching and support and wellbeing for early career teachers is an area of interest. I look for new challenges and new learning as part of my long term career.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Share and Executive Release K-2
NSW Department Of Education
Balgowlah Heights Public School
01.2023 - Current
Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Teacher Yr 5
NSW Department of Education
Berrima Public School
06.2022 - 12.2022
Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning K-6.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Teacher Librarian
NSW Department of Education
Balgowlah Heights
01.2020 - 12.2021
Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming Library events at school.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Managed library administration and budget along with cooperative teaching K-6.
Teacher
Department of Education
Balgowlah Heights
01.2008 - 12.2021
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Reading Recovery Teacher 2012-2016.
K-2 Teacher
Teacher Librarian
Teacher
Department Of Education
Campbelltown
01.1977 - 12.2000
Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
Served as a liaison between the school administration and community groups or organizations.
Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
Education
Certificate - Mentoring And Coaching
University of NSW
Kensington, NSW
01-2018
Language Learning And Literacy Certificate - Early Literacy Acquistion
Balgowlah Heights Public School
Balgowlah Heights, NSW
11-2017
Registered Reading Recovery Teacher - Literacy
Reading Recovery Training
Turramurra, NSW
11-2014
Certificate IV Human Resource Management - Human Resource Management
South Western Sydney TAFE
Campbelltown, NSW
11-2000
Graduate Diploma Early Childhood - Early Childhoos Special Education
Macquarie University
Ryde, NSW
11-1994
Diploma of Teaching - Primary Teaching
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW
11-1976
Skills
Positive Role Model and Mentor
Instructional Best Practices
Classroom Management
Cooperative Learning Experience
Technology Integration
Student Rapport
Community Involvement
Teamwork and collaborative practices
Student, staff and community wellbeing
Affiliations
Art
Walking
Reading
Member Manly Art Gallery and Museum
Financial supporter of various charities
Accomplishments
Assistant Principal Support
Assistant Principal Mainstream
Relieving Principal
Mentoring in Macarthur
Accredited Teacher 2022
Timeline
Job Share and Executive Release K-2
NSW Department Of Education
01.2023 - Current
Teacher Yr 5
NSW Department of Education
06.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher Librarian
NSW Department of Education
01.2020 - 12.2021
Teacher
Department of Education
01.2008 - 12.2021
Teacher
Department Of Education
01.1977 - 12.2000
Certificate - Mentoring And Coaching
University of NSW
Language Learning And Literacy Certificate - Early Literacy Acquistion
Balgowlah Heights Public School
Registered Reading Recovery Teacher - Literacy
Reading Recovery Training
Certificate IV Human Resource Management - Human Resource Management
South Western Sydney TAFE
Graduate Diploma Early Childhood - Early Childhoos Special Education
CASUAL PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER at NSW Public Schools, NSW Department of EducationCASUAL PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER at NSW Public Schools, NSW Department of Education