Shelley Heriot
Glen Iris,VIC
Summary
Passionate classroom teacher, dedicated to fostering a caring and supportive learning environment. Experienced in curriculum development, lesson planning, and student assessment. Skilled in promoting student engagement and academic success through innovative teaching methods and personalised instruction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher/Team Leader
Surrey Hills Primary School
Surrey Hills, Victoria
07.2012 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive behaviour.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve curriculum and teaching methods.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and goals.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Provided mentorship and support to new teachers in the school community.
- Utilised educational technology tools to enhance classroom instruction and learning experiences.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behaviour.
- Managed classroom behaviour by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Led team meetings to coordinate classroom activities and support staff collaboration.
- Implemented school-wide initiatives to promote student engagement and learning.
- Mentored staff on best practices for classroom management and student interaction.
- Evaluated teaching materials to ensure alignment with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for continuous staff improvement.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
Wellbeing Leader
Surrey Hills Primary School
Surrey Hills, Victoria
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Led development of educational programs and curriculum at Surrey Hills Primary School.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Managed classroom environments to promote positive learning experiences for students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC04-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC04-2004
VCE Year 12 - Education
Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School
Canterbury, VIC11-1992
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Behavioral intervention
- Teacher mentorship
- Student wellbeing & respectful relationships programs
Affiliations
- Writing stories
- Reading
- Journaling
- Spirituality
- Running, yoga, and meditation
- Gardening
- Church
- Cooking
- Travel
- Volunteer work in Uganda, Africa
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- Child Safety and Mandatory Reporting
- Teacher Mentoring program
- IB training in PYP curriculum program
- Phonics Plus
- Respectful Relationships
Skills in assessment
· Running Records (for reading)
· Phonics Plus
· M100W words
· English Online Interviews
· Maths Online Interviews
· Essential Assessment
· Dictation
· Comprehension assessment
· Sound Check spelling program
· Probe testing
· SWST testing
· Formal School Reporting
· Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
Timeline
Wellbeing Leader
Surrey Hills Primary School
02.2022 - 12.2024
Classroom Teacher/Team Leader
Surrey Hills Primary School
07.2012 - Current
Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Deakin University
VCE Year 12 - Education
Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School
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