Shaun Grandi
Canberra,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and approachable primary educator with 9 years of teaching experience at Giralang Primary School. Known for fostering positive staff relationships, promoting a fun and inclusive classroom culture, and making learning — especially in mathematics — engaging and accessible. Committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families to create a safe and thriving school environment.
Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher (Years 2-6)
Giralang Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2025
- - Planned and delivered differentiated lessons across literacy, numeracy, HASS, and STEM, aligned with the Australian Curriculum V9.
- - Actively led and participated in collaborative planning sessions across year levels.
- - Fostered a classroom environment focused on respect, inclusion, and fun, supporting wellbeing and academic growth.
- - Led whole-school events and contributed to a strong, positive school culture.
- - Provided targeted maths instruction using hands-on and inquiry-based strategies.
- - Mentored pre-service teachers and participated in moderation and assessment practices.
- Professional Responsibilities & Leadership
- - Numeracy Leadership: Key member of the Numeracy Committee at Giralang Primary School, responsible for running meetings, collaborating with external partners, and leading whole-staff professional development sessions. Led initiatives to refine and communicate key pedagogical practices in mathematics, grounded in both professional learning and personal expertise.
- - Teachers as Researchers: - 2020: Participated in a Year 5/6 team action research project focusing on embedding Cultural Integrity practices into classroom teaching. Outcomes influenced school-wide curriculum adjustments and staff awareness.
- - 2023: Led an action research project focused on Improving Pedagogical Practices in Spelling across Years 3-6. Research findings directly informed classroom practice and staff development.
- - Spelling Instruction Leadership: Delivered professional learning sessions to Giralang staff on evidence-based spelling instruction. This included teaching the components of spelling, sharing action research findings, and modelling effective spelling practices.
- - Committee Involvement: - Numeracy Committee - Drafted and refined key pedagogical practices; led professional learning - Pedagogy Committee - Contributed to shaping school-wide instructional practices - Wellbeing Committee - Supported student wellbeing initiatives and positive behaviour strategies - Sports Committee - Assisted with planning and coordinating school sport events - IT Committee - Promoted digital fluency and supported ICT integration in the classroom - Cultural Integrity Committee - Supported culturally responsive teaching and inclusive school practices - Cultural Integrity Action Research (2020) - Focused on implementing culturally responsive pedagogy - Spelling Pedagogy Action Research (2023) - Investigated and improved spelling teaching practices
Before and After School Care
YWCA
2013 - 2016
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Learning Support Assistance (NSW)
Department of Education
2012 - 2013
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Elders Receptionist and Farm Sales Assistance
Elders Rural Services
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT01.2016
Year 12 School Certificate -
Tumut High School - Year 12 Certificate
Tumut, NSWSkills
- Collaborative team teaching and staff engagement
- Making learning enjoyable and student-centred
- Strong mathematics instruction and curriculum planning
- Building positive classroom culture
- Inclusive and differentiated instruction
- Parent and community communication
- Student safety and wellbeing
- Google Workspace for Education (Docs, Slides, Classroom)
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Cooperative learning
- School improvement
Certification
- Registered Teacher - ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI)
- Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) - ACT
- First Aid / CPR:
Training
- 2017 - Count Me In Too (5 hrs) - Powerful Literacy Strategies to Strengthen Inquiry Learning (4 hrs) - Standards-Based Planning and Assessment (2 hrs)
- 2018 - Data-Driven Teaching & Personalised Learning in Spelling – Tessa Daffern (5 hrs) - Embedding Oral Language Across the Curriculum (5 hrs) - Essential Literacy Practices (5 hrs) - Mathematics: Moving Students to ‘What Do I Know I Can Use?’ (5 hrs) - The Power of Inquiry – Kath Murdoch (5 hrs)
- 2019 - Action Research – University of Canberra Partner Schools (7 hrs) - Cultural Integrity (5 hrs) - Developing a Whole-School Approach to Problem Solving & Word Problems (10 hrs)
- 2020 - Shifting High-Quality Teaching to Online Learning (4 hrs) - Cultural Integrity (5 hrs) - Teaching Writers, K–6 (5 hrs) - Be You: Mentally Healthy Communities (3 hrs)
- 2021 - Mathematics: Finding the Balance (Sessions 1–4) (5 hrs) - Mathematics: Finding the Balance (Sessions 5–8) (5 hrs) - Whole School Mathematics Professional Learning – Finding the Balance (5 hrs) - Quality Remote Learning and Teaching (4 hrs)
- 2022 - ACT Positive Behaviours for Learning (5 hrs) - Mentoring a Preservice Teacher – University of Canberra (5 hrs) - Christine Topfer – Effective Spelling Teaching Guide
- 2023 - Teachers as Researchers: Improving Pedagogical Practices in Spelling (10 hrs) - 21st Century Numeracy – Merrilyn Goos (5 hrs) - Birrigai First Nations Truth-Telling Program (6 hrs) - Mentoring a Preservice Teacher – University of Canberra (5 hrs × 2 students)
- 2024 - Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) – Tier 1 Universal Supports (4 hrs) - The Workshop Model: The Reading-Writing Connection (5 hrs) - Mentoring a Preservice Teacher – University of Canberra (5 hrs × 2 students) - The Gender Agenda (1 hr)
- 2025 - Mentoring a Preservice Teacher – University of Canberra (5 hrs × 2 students) - Strategic Wellbeing (4 hrs)
Timeline
Classroom Teacher (Years 2-6)
Giralang Primary School
01.2017 - 01.2025
Elders Receptionist and Farm Sales Assistance
Elders Rural Services
01.2012 - 10.2012
Before and After School Care
YWCA
2013 - 2016
Learning Support Assistance (NSW)
Department of Education
2012 - 2013
Bachelor of Education - Primary
University of Canberra
Year 12 School Certificate -
Tumut High School - Year 12 Certificate
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