Sapana Pun
Darwin
Summary
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, observation and regular feedback. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher
Moulden Park Primary School
07.2023 - Current
- Deliver differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of Year 5 and 6 students in a multicultural classroom.
- Lead school-wide rollout of IXL (digital learning platform).
- Host visiting educators delivering a model of best practice and participate in cross-school networks focused on literacy and inclusion.
- Engage with families from diverse backgrounds through regular communication, progress reports and involvement in school activities.
- Plan targeted learning sequences informed by assessment data and student feedback.
- Facilitate social-emotional learning programs such as Zones of Regulation to foster empathy, resilience, and positive social interactions among students.
- Work closely with students having ADHD and ASD to support learning.
- Adapt and scaffold instruction to ensure access and success for students working below level, particularly through structured tiered interventions in numeracy and literacy.
- Coordinate and lead excursions that emphasise cultural learning and community involvement.
- Collaborate with support staff to implement intervention strategies and refine teaching practices in response to student data on a weekly basis.
- Successfully implement behaviour management strategies to establish a positive and structured learning environment.
- Mentor new teachers, providing them with guidance and support in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Lead professional development training on the science of reading and the importance of daily review and morphology in literacy.
- Use a range of formative and summative assessments to track student progress and inform
planning.
Early Childhood Teacher
Milestones Early Learning Centre
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate learning activities aligned with early childhood development standards.
- Collaborated with families to support children's learning and development.
- Fostered a nurturing environment for children, enhancing emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
- Encouraged positive social interactions and guided children in developing problem-solving skills and self-regulation.
Onsite Tutor
Amber's Tutelage
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
Primary & Middle-School Science/Maths Teacher
Kalika Manavgyan Secondary School
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Developed and implemented science and maths lessons for students in Year 6, 7, 8 & 9.
- Utilised a variety of teaching strategies to cater to the needs of individual learners, including hands-on activities and group work.
- Monitored and assessed student progress and provided regular feedback to parents and guardians.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up to date with current teaching practices and curriculum changes.
Education
Master of Early Childhood and Primary Teaching - Education
Charles Darwin University
Ellengowan Dr, Casuarina NT 081001.2023
Master of Animal Science - Animal Science
Charles Sturt University
250 Boorooma St, Charles Sturt University NSW 267807.2019
Skills
- Differentiated instruction across diverse learner needs
- Data-informed planning using DIBELS, PAT, GloSS & LTD
- Precision in adjusting Tier 1–3 intervention groupings
- Strong classroom management with clear routines and expectations
- High-impact literacy & numeracy instruction
- Providing clear, actionable feedback to support student goal-setting
- Effective use of student data, tracking tools & rubrics
- Strong curriculum knowledge and unit planning skills
- Clear and professional communication with families
- Reflective teaching practice
- Educational technology tools
- Interactive whiteboard use
- Data management tools
ACTIVITIES
Coordinated the Wagga Wagga City (NSW) Council by participating in the Fusion Festive-19, representing Wagga Nepalese Community, exhibiting the cultural dance and spiced specialty foods. School Event Organiser
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification Issued: 2023-01-16
- Read Write Inc. Training
- Quality Teacher Round Foundational Workshop
- ICAC Mandatory Reporting
- DET Mandatory Reporting of Harm and
Exploitation of Children 2025 - Code of Conduct
- OneNTG Appropriate Workplace Behaviours
Timeline
Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher
Moulden Park Primary School
07.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Milestones Early Learning Centre
10.2022 - 04.2023
Onsite Tutor
Amber's Tutelage
02.2022 - 01.2023
Primary & Middle-School Science/Maths Teacher
Kalika Manavgyan Secondary School
06.2014 - 04.2017
Master of Early Childhood and Primary Teaching - Education
Charles Darwin University
Master of Animal Science - Animal Science
Charles Sturt University