Sharon Nield
Boyup Brook,WA
Summary
Accomplished K-6 Classroom Teacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, adept in fostering student engagement through hands-on learning and individualized instruction. Excelled in collaborative teaching and classroom management, significantly enhancing parent satisfaction and student progress. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and problem-solving, consistently promoting a growth mindset among students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
K-6 Classroom Teacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
2006.01 - Current
- Roles I have covered in these years are: 4/5 Classroom Teacher, 3/4 Classroom Teacher, Kindy Pre Primary teacher, Support Teacher for students at risk, Music teacher.
- Enhanced student engagement with hands-on science experiments and interactive math lessons.
- Utilised various assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families through ongoing communication and support, resulting in increased parent satisfaction and involvement in school activities.
- Encouraged parental involvement in their child''s education through regular communication, conferences, and school events.
Early Childhood Teacher
St Bernard's Primary School
2003.01 - 2006.12
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- First Aid co-ordinator for a staff of 20.
- Professional development in the Management of an anaphylactic attack.
- Supervision and attendance on senior class camps to Perth.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Teacher
Leitchville Primary School
2001.07 - 2002.12
- Reading Recovery Specialist
- Yr 5/6 Science, Sport, Health
- Prep Classroom Teacher
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher
Pyramid Hill College
1999.07 - 2001.06
- Physical Education Teacher, Prep-Yr 6
- Information Technology Teacher, Yr 2-6
- Sports Co-ordinator P-6 events, working with the year 7-10 Co-ordinator
- Team member of the Early Literacy program
- Development and implementation of the Informarion Technology program.
- Provide early intervention for at risk students in the literacy area.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Course - Reading Recovery Specialist Course
Department of Education Victoria
Bendigo, VIC2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Education
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC01.1999
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Collaborative Teaching
- Individualized Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Group and individual instruction
- Safety awareness
- Classroom Management
Volunteer/ Community Roles
-Treasurer of the Boyup Brook Gold Club (2010)
-Member of the The St Vincent de Paul sub branch Boyup Brook (2013- current)
-Member of the Combined Churches Christmas Hamper Appeal (2013 - current)
-Committee member of the Boyup Brook Tennis Club (2016 - current)
-Captain of the Boyup Brook Tennis Club (2018-2020)
-President of the Boyup Brook Tennis Club (2020-2023)
-Boyup Brook Ute & Truck committee/secretary (2012-2022)
-Boyup Brook Country Music Club, committee (2023- current)
-Boyup Brook Country Music Club, volunteer co-ordinator (2023-2024)
-Boyup Brook Country Muster, secretary (2024-current)
-Member of St Mary's P&F committee (2015-current)
-St Mary's School canteen co-ordinator (2022-current)
Timeline
K-6 Classroom Teacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
2006.01 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
St Bernard's Primary School
2003.01 - 2006.12
Teacher
Leitchville Primary School
2001.07 - 2002.12
Teacher
Pyramid Hill College
1999.07 - 2001.06
Course - Reading Recovery Specialist Course
Department of Education Victoria
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
La Trobe University
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