Sara Ling
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary / specialist language teacher with 11 years of experience. Passionate about educating children using various activities and organisational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials, assigning classwork and grading tests. Dedicated to student safety and wellbeing to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Primary Teacher
Department For Education
02.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Year 2/3 Primary Teacher
Open Access College School Of The Air Port Augusta
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Planned and delivered lessons online using audio-visual materials via WebEx.
- Planned and uploaded weekly overviews and task materials on Google Classroom.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Reinforced positive behaviour by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and caregivers / governess to support learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results in line with ACARA.
- Engaged in professional development to learn best practices and improve processes.
NIT Indonesian /Music and Drama /Technology Teacher
Lake Wangary School
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Planned and instructed students R-7 in Indonesian language, culture and history by assigning reading material, written assignments and hands-on projects.
- Held culture and theme days to show country culture and language history.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Organised end of term music performance using glockenspiels and coordinated whole school end of year concerts.
- Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
- Assessed and evaluated student learning in line with ACARA.
NIT Indonesian Teacher & Classroom Support
Poonindie Community Learning Centre
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Planned and instructed students R-7 in Indonesian language, culture and history by assigning reading material, written assignments and hands-on projects.
- Held culture and theme days to show country culture and language history.
- Provided literacy support according to class teacher's plan to Year 3/4 and Year 6/7.
- Followed class teacher's plan to reinforce core concepts to R/1 with various learning needs.
- Assessed and evaluated student learning in line with ACARA.
Indonesian Language Teacher
Open Access College
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with colleagues to design teaching program to instill comprehensive knowledge of Indonesian language and culture in students.
- Delivered Indonesian program online via WebEx and face-to-face sessions.
- Facilitated learning of Indonesian language using a variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written Indonesian.
- Facilitated cultural activities centred around Indonesian during face-to-face visits to schools.
- Assessed and evaluated student learning in line with ACARA.
R/1 Classroom Teacher
Coober Pedy Area School
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Reinforced positive behaviour by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Engaged in professional development to learn best practices and improve processes.
- Assessed and evaluated student learning in line with ACARA.
R-2 Classroom Teacher
Yalata Anangu School
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Planned and taught Aboriginal students with extremely diverse learning needs, mostly undiagnosed.
- Collaborated with Aboriginal Education Worker and support services to cater to student learning needs.
- Assessed and evaluated student learning using EALD scales.
- Mentored and provided support to a 4th year pre-service teacher.
Substitute Primary Teacher
Department For Education
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
NIT Indonesian /Music & Drama /Physical Education Teacher
Gawler East Primary School
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Planned collaboratively with another colleague and taught in Indonesian language, culture and history by assigning reading material, written assignments and hands-on projects. to Year 2-7.
- Planned and taught various Music theory and Drama techniques in lessons to R-3.
- Planned and taught age-appropriate exercises in Physical Education lessons in alignment with the SACSA framework.
- Managed classroom behaviour to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Assessed and evaluated student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Junior Primary & Primary
University of South Australia
Magill05.2011
Skills
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Multitasking and Organization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship Building
- SMART Technology
- Google Classroom
- Distance Learning
Certification
- Sounds-Write Program
- Berry Street Education Model
- Training and Development in Language Professional Learning Program
- Charanga and Kodaly music workshops
- Indonesian Teacher’s Conference
- Anangu Lands Partnership Conference
- Aboriginal Lands District Induction / Orientation Programme
- Jolly Phonics Program
- Making & Tinkering - Playful Learning for All Ages
- Student Behaviour Management
- Introduction to Speech Pathology in DECD and Service Delivery Methods
- Recognising and Addressing Language Disorders
- Language and Literacy Development, EALD Language and Literacy Levels and Running Records
- Learning Design, Assessment and Moderation
- NEP Writing
- Reading Strategies
- One Plan
- Interoception
Additional Information
Interests
- Playing piano
- Reading
- Cooking
- Camping
- Cycling
- Travelling
- Learning a new skill or language
Additional Areas of Expertise
- Background in piano music theory and practical
- Fluent in spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) and Bahasa Melayu
Timeline
Substitute Primary Teacher
Department For Education
02.2023 - Current
Year 2/3 Primary Teacher
Open Access College School Of The Air Port Augusta
02.2022 - 12.2022
NIT Indonesian /Music and Drama /Technology Teacher
Lake Wangary School
07.2019 - 02.2022
NIT Indonesian Teacher & Classroom Support
Poonindie Community Learning Centre
07.2019 - 02.2022
Indonesian Language Teacher
Open Access College
01.2018 - 12.2018
R/1 Classroom Teacher
Coober Pedy Area School
01.2017 - 12.2017
R-2 Classroom Teacher
Yalata Anangu School
07.2013 - 12.2016
NIT Indonesian /Music & Drama /Physical Education Teacher
Gawler East Primary School
10.2012 - 12.2012
Substitute Primary Teacher
Department For Education
06.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Education - Junior Primary & Primary
University of South Australia
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