Sherrie Harkness
Flinders,NSW
Summary
Dedicated art teacher with extensive experience in special needs education, committed to creating inclusive and engaging learning environments. Skilled in personalised and small group instruction, fostering social and emotional growth. Adept at innovative lesson planning and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Focused on continuous personal and professional development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant
Portmans
Wollongong, Australia
04.2021 - Current
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
- Responsible as person in charge of all POS, banking, stock, customer returns and other procedures.
- Working with a wide range of customers in the community and rapport building.
- Provide exceptional, friendly, and personalised customer service.
- Visual merchandising
Temporary and Casual Teacher
Tahmoor Public School
Tahmoor, Australia
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported children with trauma and special needs in a primary school setting through tailored lesson plans and collaboration with support staff.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive art, history, science, and geography lessons tailored for K-6 students with special needs.
- Implemented innovative strategies to foster individual student growth in social and emotional areas.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning abilities and foster inclusive classroom environments.
- Led small group activities and personalised instruction for students with varying needs and abilities.
Art Teacher – Special Needs
Peterborough School
Warilla, Australia
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Worked in day-to-day casual and temporary roles teaching across all subject areas of the K-12 Life Skills curriculum.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive art, history, science, and geography lessons tailored for K-6 students with special needs.
- Collaborated effectively with support workers and parents to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented innovative strategies to foster individual student growth in social and emotional areas.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning abilities and foster inclusive classroom environments.
- Led small group activities and personalised instruction for students with varying needs and abilities.
- Communicated using visuals and key word sign to deliver effective and differentiated content and classroom instruction.
Learning and Support Teacher
Kiama High School
Kiama, Australia
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided guidance and mentorship to struggling students.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual student's abilities and needs.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
- Organised special provisions for students sitting the HSC.
Art, Textiles, Food Technology, Mixed Subjects Teacher
Kiama High School
Kiama, Australia
03.1996 - 12.2015
- Worked as a day-to-day casual and in various temporary roles teaching across all subject areas of the high school curriculum.
- Specialised in the creative subject areas of Art, Textiles, Food Technology.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual student's abilities and needs.
- Established positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, recess, field trips, or special events.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during classroom activities.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in education.
Education
Art Therapy Course
Scholistico
Online11-2024
Diploma Fashion Design - Fashion Design
East Sydney Technical College
Darlinghurst, NSW12-1993
Bachelor in Education (Art) - Art Education
City Art Institute
Paddington, NSW12-1987
Skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Verbal, written and interpersonal communication
- Relationship building and management
- Empathic and patient
- Group and individual instruction
- Art and multi-subject instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
- Differentiated instruction
- Special Needs Support
- Creative Curriculum Development
- Behaviour Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Temporary and Casual Teacher
Tahmoor Public School
07.2022 - 12.2023
Retail Assistant
Portmans
04.2021 - Current
Art Teacher – Special Needs
Peterborough School
01.2018 - 12.2020
Learning and Support Teacher
Kiama High School
01.2016 - 12.2017
Art, Textiles, Food Technology, Mixed Subjects Teacher
Kiama High School
03.1996 - 12.2015
Art Therapy Course
Scholistico
Diploma Fashion Design - Fashion Design
East Sydney Technical College
Bachelor in Education (Art) - Art Education
City Art Institute
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