SALLY WOODBRIDGE
Frankston South,Australia
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in early childhood and primary education. Committed to developing engaging lesson plans that accommodate various learning styles while creating a supportive and safe environment for students to thrive academically and personally. Strong partnerships with students, families, and colleagues is greatly valued.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 1/2 and 3/4 Classroom Teacher
St John's Primary School
01.2017 - Current
- Deliver engaging, differentiated instruction with a strong focus on early literacy and numeracy
- Plan collaboratively and implement purposeful learning for students.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff- through regular sharing of relevant information, student progress which best supports the child to achieve their potential growth both academically and personally, empowering them to thrive and be their best.
- Use formative and summative assessment to monitor and support progress
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that fostered student participation and learning.
- Developed tailored lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Evaluated student progress using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate reporting of outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create supportive educational environments and address student challenges.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Year 2 & Prep Teacher
St Mary's College (Primary)
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Taught across all core areas including religious education
- Implemented an early language acquisition pilot program-LAPS
Indigenous Tutoring Assistance Scheme- Literacy/Numeracy Teacher
St Mary's College (Secondary)
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supported Indigenous students with tailored programs to improve their core skills.
Kindergarten Teacher
Springvale Childcare
01.2005 - 01.2006
Relief Teacher
ABC Childcare
01.2003 - 01.2004
Kindergarten Co-Educator
Geelong Grammar ELC
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Bachelor of Education (Conversion) -
Notre Dame University
01-2011
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
Monash University
01-1996
Timeline
Year 1/2 and 3/4 Classroom Teacher
St John's Primary School
01.2017 - Current
Year 2 & Prep Teacher
St Mary's College (Primary)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Indigenous Tutoring Assistance Scheme- Literacy/Numeracy Teacher
St Mary's College (Secondary)
01.2009 - 01.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Springvale Childcare
01.2005 - 01.2006
Relief Teacher
ABC Childcare
01.2003 - 01.2004
Kindergarten Co-Educator
Geelong Grammar ELC
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Education (Conversion) -
Notre Dame University
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
Monash University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Team Teach- Behaviour Support Training- 2025
- Glen Pearsall- High Impact Teaching Strategies, Positive Classroom Behaviours- 2024/2025
- Lane Clark- Deep Thinking for Deep Learning- 2022-2025
- Mental Health & Well Being Course -2025
- Berry Street - Trauma-informed instructional strategies: enhancing learning for all students - 2024
- The Brain Based Classroom- Karen Young- 2023
- Early Number and Algebra (ENA) Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) -2023
- Multilit- Initialit Program - 2023
- Annual Professional Learning- Child Safe Standards, MACS Child safety Code of Conduct, Mandatory Reporting, OHS, Safe smart Anaphylaxis Management, CPR- 2017-2025
- GAFE (Google Apps for Education) Training – 2015, 2016
- Working with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders – May 2016
- Trauma-Informed Practice: Making Space for Learning – March 2016
- BACE English Writing: Curriculum & Pedagogy – March 2016
- Collaborative Planning & Teaching Project – 2015, 2016
- LAPS Literacy (Pre-Primary) – March–Nov 2014
- National Quality Standard (NQS) Training – May 2014
- Introduction to Auslan – Sept 2001
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
- Everyone is both a teacher and learner
- Education should prepare children for both now and the future.
- Strong partnerships with parents and caregivers are essential.
- Encourage curiosity and questioning - students should be confident to question and discover more about themselves and the world in which they live.
- Learning should be purposeful and students should own their learning