Shirley Symons
Long Gully,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Primary School Teacher with a proven track record at the Victorian Education Department, excelling in classroom management and fostering inclusive education. Adept at utilizing technology to enhance student engagement and promoting parent involvement, I create a supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and individual growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Victorian Education Department
Eaglehawk North, VIC
01.2021 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and learning goals.
- Implemented hands-on activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
- Supervised recesses and lunch periods while ensuring safety of all students.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Utilized technology tools such as smart boards or tablets for teaching purposes.
- Encouraged parent involvement by providing feedback on student achievement at conferences or meetings.
- On school council.
- TLI coordinator
- Literacy Coordinator
- Organise and maintain school chickens.
- Preparation of Disability Inclusion Portfolios
Primary School Teacher
Marist Schools Australia
Maiden Gully, VIC
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported students in developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching methods.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom events.
- Collaborated with other teachers, staff members and parents to promote a positive learning atmosphere.
- Created and maintained a safe, orderly and productive classroom environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking by posing questions that challenge existing knowledge or assumptions.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect for diversity within the school community.
Primary School Teacher
Victorian Education Department
BENDIGO
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance instruction and student engagement.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Incorporated Developmental Curriculum.
- School council
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Latrobe University
Bendigo, VIC05-2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Literacy instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Effective communication
- Growth mindset
- Inclusive education
- Cooperative learning
- Parent engagement
- Technology integration
- Mathematics instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Student-centered learning
- Hands-on learning
- Individual Learning Plans
- Positive behavior techniques
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Caravaning with my husband.
- Time with my grandchildren.
- Family dinners
- Looking after my menagerie of birds and animals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Victorian Education Department
01.2021 - Current
Primary School Teacher
Marist Schools Australia
01.2019 - 01.2021
Primary School Teacher
Victorian Education Department
01.2011 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Latrobe University