Sanja Koncar
Hammond Park,Western Australia
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with a passion for fostering a love of learning in students of all skill levels. Skilled in creating engaging and stimulating environments that encourage students to reach their full potential while enjoying the learning process. With a proven ability to manage classrooms effectively and implement behavior modification strategies, I am committed to providing individualised support that promotes academic and personal growth. Known for building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues, I prioritise open communication and collaboration. Outgoing, approachable, and attentive to detail, I thrive in dynamic educational settings and am dedicated to enhancing student success through responsive and thoughtful teaching practices
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Year 1
Piara Waters Primary School
Piara Waters, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Designed and delivered lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and objectives.
- Developed and implemented engaging, hands-on activities to spark student interest and enhance learning.
- Applied differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs within the classroom.
- Fostered strong, collaborative relationships with parents to support student progress and well-being.
- Integrated digital tools and resources to enhance instructional effectiveness and student engagement.
- Partnered with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that promoted cohesive learning experiences.
- Attended professional development sessions focused on innovative teaching methods and curriculum updates.
- Scheduled and conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and growth.
- Built positive, supportive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a strong learning community.
- Organised and maintained a well-structured classroom environment to support students' academic, physical, and social-emotional development.
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Piara Waters Primary School
Perth, WA
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to assist the classroom teacher in addressing ongoing concerns.
- Provided personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students, promoting positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student activities both in the classroom and outdoors to ensure safety and well-being.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to enhance lesson delivery and student engagement.
- Maintained an inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students could fully benefit from lessons.
- Collaborated with the teacher to plan and implement lessons in alignment with the school's curriculum and objectives.
- Supervised students in common areas, including the library and playground, ensuring a safe and orderly environment.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one lessons in compliance with the established curriculum. Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
Sales Associate
Universal Store
Cannington, WA
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organised displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education (Special Needs)
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA10.2023
High School Diploma -
Thornlie Senior High School
Thornlie, WA10.2017
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Small Group Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning Approaches
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Flexible and Adaptive Instructional Methods
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Time Management and Organisation
- Assistive Technology & Communication Devices
- Individualised Education Plan (IEP) Implementation
- Record Keeping and Documentation
- Effective Instructional Delivery
- Behaviour Redirection Techniques
- Technology-Based Instructional Strategies
Certification
- Graduate Teacher Module 1
- Graduate Teacher Module 4 (Team Teach)
- Classroom Management Strategies (CMS)
- Language Express
- Tracks to Literacy
- Apple Teacher
- Anaphylaxis Training - OPL Course
- Recordkeeping Awareness Training
- Child Protection and Abuse Prevention Education Course
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Course
- Accountable and Ethical Decision Making Online Training
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Online Module
Practicum Experience
Piara Waters Primary School | Piara Waters, WA
Pre-Service Teacher - Year 1
Term 3, 2023 (10 Weeks)
Exclesior Primary School | Canning Vale, WA
Pre-Service Teacher - Year 6
Term 3, 2021 (10 Weeks)
SimLab | Online Learning
Pre-Service Teacher - 2021
Term 2, 2021 (COVID Lockdown)
Forrest Crescent Primary School | Thornlie, WA
Pre-Service Teacher - Year 4
Term 4, 2020 (2 Weeks)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher, Year 1
Piara Waters Primary School
09.2023 - Current
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Piara Waters Primary School
04.2023 - 07.2023
Sales Associate
Universal Store
02.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education (Special Needs)
University of Notre Dame Australia
High School Diploma -
Thornlie Senior High School
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