Sarah Lesslie

During my time at Hills as a supply teacher, I have contributed to the positive culture of the school in the following ways:

• Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
• Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
• Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
• Reinforced positive behaviour by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Boosted student confidence through regular feedback on their work and providing opportunities for self-assessment, leading to higher levels of motivation and engagement in the classroom.
• Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.

My first year teaching at TMC was the foundation year of the primary school being established. This allowed me to contribute to the school wide growth of the school in new and exciting ways.

• Promoted inclusive learning environments by adapting instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including those with special needs.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing best practices, lesson plans, and advice on navigating common challenges faced in the profession.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement, including participation in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on cross-curricular projects.
• Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.

After returning from maternity leave, I resumed teaching at Woodhill State School. Over these years I taught in a range of age groups from Years 1-5 and each year I was teaching in a multi age setting.

• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
• Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.

• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
• Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.