Saliha Kaya
Dandenong,VIC
Summary
Dynamic educator and team player with proven expertise in fostering parent-teacher communication and classroom management, honed at Keysborough Secondary College. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and leveraging differentiated instruction. Fluent in Turkish, adept at critical thinking, and committed to driving student success through collaborative learning. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Keysborough Secondary College
02.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Sales Associate
Fossil
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Canteen Worker
Minaret College
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring all financial responsibilities were met with precision and consistency.
Education
Master of Teaching (secondary) -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC11-2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC11-2021
Human Biology Short Course -
Monash University
Clayton, VIC03-2021
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- FLUENT IN Turkish
Accomplishments
Received the Australian Defense Force 2015 Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher
Keysborough Secondary College
02.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Fossil
11.2020 - 02.2023
Canteen Worker
Minaret College
07.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Teaching (secondary) -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Deakin University
Human Biology Short Course -
Monash University
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