Sarah Johnstone
Toowong,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Science and Maths teacher who enjoys helping both students and colleagues to succeed, and feel a sense of belonging. Works well individually and as part of a collaborative team to produce the best outcomes for students. Seeks opportunities to be creative and use wide range of skills to come up with interesting resources and activities. Enjoys the challenge of making learning fun for students with all abilities and a range of interests.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Science/Maths Teacher
West Moreton Anglican College
04.2018 - Current
- Delivered differentiated Maths and Science lessons which cater for a range of abilities, diagnosed disabilities and learning styles.
- Planned lessons and units collaboratively and independently incorporating a range of resources, ICT and activities.
- Implemented classroom policies and expectations fairly and consistently to enable all learners to feel safe, supported and valued.
- Communicated effectively with parents about the successes and challenges of their children in the classroom environment and helped to find solutions to ensure the student could continue to learn and develop to reach their potentials.
- Collaborated with Leaders of Learning (HODs), Heads of Year and other stakeholders to effectively manage specific student needs and challenges.
- Taught Maths and Science across Years 7-9 and senior biology (2022-2023).
- Held roles as team leader for Year 9 Science (2019-2020) and Year 7 Maths team leader (2021).
- Coached debating for students in years 5, 7 and 8.
- Delivered lunchtime tutorials to provide extra help to students in middle school classes (2018-present).
Prac Student
Brisbane Boys' College
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Taught classes of Year 9 Science and Year 11 and 12 Biology.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Observed lessons across a range of subject areas and year levels to improve my own teaching practice.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
Prac Student
Mount Alvernia College
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Taught classes of Year 7 Maths and Science, and Year 11 Biology.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Helped fellow classmates succeed by tutoring when requested.
- Observed lessons across a wide range of subjects and year levels to view teaching styles and strengths of other teachers to apply to my own practice.
- Attended field trips with classes to develop skills outside of the classroom.
- Supported teachers with classroom and lab preparations as requested.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12.2016
Skills
- Building successful student-teacher relationships
- Maintaining positive and productive classroom environments
- Explaining difficult concepts to enthusiastic and reluctant learners
- Leading and participating in collaborative teams
- Committed to helping all students to succeed
- Communicating effectively with parents
- Innovative
- Helping new teachers to settle in
- Story telling
- Creativity - making engaging lessons and content-related memes
- Additional skills that students find amusing - Juggling can cartwheel and spontaneously come up with maths and science jokes
Timeline
Science/Maths Teacher
West Moreton Anglican College
04.2018 - Current
Prac Student
Brisbane Boys' College
08.2017 - 09.2017
Prac Student
Mount Alvernia College
05.2017 - 07.2017
Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of Queensland
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