Siobhan Keane
Newtown,Australia
Summary
A creative, passionate and experienced primary school teacher. Has worked with children of all ages from the ages of four to eleven and from different socio-economic backgrounds. Experienced at working with children with different learning abilities and provides support for students that need assistance in their learning and for those that need further challenges to extend their learning. Committed to engaging, motivating all students and promoting a passion for learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Year Four Teacher
Burwood Public School
Burwood, NSW
03.2023 - Current
- In English, my students had improved in their overall English skills going from 8% working at high achieving in semester one to 62% high achieving in semester two. By semester two 12% of my class were reaching outstanding in English. This was achieved by implementing the research and practice from the professional development sessions by a leading English language facilitator.
- In mathematics, my students had improved in their overall skills going from 12% working at high achieving in semester one to 42% high achieving in semester two. 12% of my class were reaching outstanding in mathematics for semester two. Students were assessed at the start of every topic. The program created using the assessment results supported students but also provided challenges especially in providing opportunities to justify and reason.
- I implemented the NSW syllabus changes and practices to be ready for new syllabus for stage two in 2024 for mathematics and in English.
- I followed targets to improve my own professional development profile.
- I used different forms of learning to support auditory, kinesthetic and visual learning for my students with every lesson.
- I communicated well with parents to ensure that they were informed about any changes or wellbeing matters that concerned their children.
- I found ways to encourage the students' critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques.
Casual Teacher for Kindergarten -Year 6
Classcover
Sydney, Australia
10.2022 - Current
- Casual teaching experience in working with students from K-6
- Following school standards from DoE and maintaining training important to my teaching
- Being adaptable and flexible in my teaching.
Full time RFF and Casual Teacher
Wenona School
North Sydney, Australia
01.2022 - Current
- Covered classes for teachers in their absence from K to Year 11
- Observed and maintained the Wenona codes and standards as part of the Wenona staff
- Attended staff briefings
- Supported the primary class teachers in their lesson preparations.
General Studies Teacher - Primary (Year 4)
Kesser Torah College
Dover Heights, Australia
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Following the KTC ethos and adhering to and respecting the codes of conduct unique to this place of learning
- The school strongly follows Jewish customs and traditions
- As well as following the NSW school/educational standards of teaching and relating these to the school environment
- Attending inset and training
- Following the PYP learning that is in place for general studies learning differentiating wherever needed by putting interventions in place
- Communicating with learning support to help students in class and put in place structure for the learning needs of the students
- Communicating to parents via email and phone to follow up on wellbeing of students and inform parents of events.
Online Tutor - Primary (Teaching Years 2 to 6)
CLUEY LEARNING
Sydney, Australia
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Accessed online training and programs to facilitate better learning for the students
- Gave feedback to the learner and the parents (as well as the tutoring community) for the student's progress and achievement
- Adapted the program of learning to support the learner, wherever needed
- Interviewed parents to decide on what was needed to support the student at home and online
- Assess and prescribe the better choice of program to build the needs of the student
- Communicate to the tutoring community and administration to solve problems.
Primary Teacher
Laburnum Primary School
Blackburn, Australia
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to plan, resource and gather evidence to assess and target set for the year one students
- Included supporting in planning and preparing work for online lessons for remote/ home learning
- Creating resources that differentiate and incorporate learning in lessons and planning for and supporting a school-wide approach to guided reading and assessment
- Using the Department of Education and Training tools for assessment and guidance
- Taking part in whole school and Key Stage training - VersaLearn (phonics) and Cued Articulation, provision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Anaphylaxis and epi-pen training.
Primary PYP Teacher and General Studies Teacher
British International School Ukraine
Dnipro, Ukraine
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Planning collaboratively with staff and mentoring with planning using the PYP and British National Curriculum
- Planning and assessment for Years Two, Three and four
- The cohort of students cannot speak English well or struggle to explain so learning is adapted to suit them
- Planning and risk assessing school visits or trips that support the children's current learning
- Working with and communicating with parents
- Writing and producing assemblies.
Homeroom Teacher
GEMS International School, Pearl City Penang
Penang, Malaysia
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Experience of working with the International Primary Curriculum and British National curriculum; planning and assessment for Year Three using the International Primary Curriculum especially planning for, resourcing and teaching children that are new to English or have English as a second language
- Planning collaboratively with staff and mentoring with planning
- Supporting (mentoring) newly graduated local teachers to adapt to using the curriculum and strategies to teach the UK curriculum
- Led with a workshop about differentiation to support international and local teachers with ideas
- Phonics coordinator - Had a lot of experience in using phonics following the letters and sound program; helping to put this in place across the whole of Key Stage 2 to help improve reading and writing skills
- Running an English support club for primary age (phonics and communication skills) and supporting with a French language group after school
- Hosted a yoga group for the students for after school.
Primary Teacher/Tutor
Granja Escola Casa Nostra
Mataro, Spain
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Privately teaching four children, the English curriculum, from the ages of three to ten as well as planning and assessing the progress of my pupils to help with planning and organising for extracurricular English school and for holiday camps
- Organising activities and plans for other members of staff to teach children English through interactive activities - craft, looking after animals, gardening, cooking, songs and games
- Communicating with parents and keeping them informed about developments and progress in their children's learning.
Primary Class Teacher
Stanburn Primary School
London, UK
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Managerial duties with overseeing a year group with four classes as Head of Year and leading two subjects - Religious Education and Physical, Social and Health Education
- Created and updated policies for the school for both my lead subjects
- Implementing the 2014 curriculum changes for the year group
- Planning and risk assessing school visits or trips that support the children's current learning and taking part in residential trips - staying on location with students for three days.
Cover Teacher
Priestmead Primary School
Stanmore, London
09.2010 - 07.2012
Cover Relief Teacher (Primary)
Teaching Personnel - teaching agency
London and Hertfordshire, UK
04.2009 - 07.2010
Class Teacher (Year 3)
Stanburn First School
London, UK
09.2008 - 07.2009
Year 3 Primary Class Teacher (maternity cover)
Clifton Primary School
London, UK
09.2008 - 04.2009
Primary Class Teacher
Cowley Hill Primary School
Borehamwood, UK
09.2007 - 07.2008
Education
Bachelor of Arts in QTS -
St Mary's College - University of Surrey
07.2003
Skills
- Adept at using a range of applications including Sentral, Google drive applications and microsoft programs
- Can use different assessment formats and gather data, as well as apply and analyse the information to help future planning and learning structure for the learners
- Can provide feedback to parents through curriculum presentation, reports, phone calls and through the school portal
- Can communicate with colleagues, parents and develops a good rapport with learners Follow protocols and guidelines to conduct professional conversations with parents and other members of staff
- I engage with the strategies and ideas during staff development to incorporate the ideas into my own teaching and trial techniques
Certification
- Permanent Resident Visa, 01/2020, 01/2025, Skilled workers visa 190. Visa Grant No. 0059574331771
- Working With Children Certificate, 07/2021, 07/2026, No. WWC2336951E
References
- Nicci Richardson, Assistant Principal for stage 2 at Burwood Public School, Email: Nicci. Broadhead@det.nsw.edu.au; phone number 9745 2299
- Shireen Kumar,Assistant Principal for stage 2 at Burwood Public School, Email: Shireen.Datt@det.nsw.edu.au; phone number 9745 2299
- Kim Self, Principal at Burwood Public School, Email: Kim.self@det.nsw.edu.au, phone number 9745 2299
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoys art, sketching and using different mediums and incorporating this into learning. As well as craft activities and elements of creativity through art.
- Taught yoga at beginners level and take part in this. Enjoys incorporating this into learning.
- Likes local studies and history especially finding out stories and backgrounds of an area or group of people which I have incorporated into learning (in the past) as part of local studies in humanities.
- Has an interest in languages and has taught after school language learning at beginners level for French and German.
- Enjoys gardening and has supported school growing projects to promote healthy foods/ eating as part of healthy schools award.
Timeline
Year Four Teacher
Burwood Public School
03.2023 - Current
Casual Teacher for Kindergarten -Year 6
Classcover
10.2022 - Current
Full time RFF and Casual Teacher
Wenona School
01.2022 - Current
General Studies Teacher - Primary (Year 4)
Kesser Torah College
10.2021 - 12.2021
Online Tutor - Primary (Teaching Years 2 to 6)
CLUEY LEARNING
08.2021 - 10.2021
Primary Teacher
Laburnum Primary School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Primary PYP Teacher and General Studies Teacher
British International School Ukraine
09.2018 - 03.2020
Homeroom Teacher
GEMS International School, Pearl City Penang
10.2016 - 07.2018
Primary Teacher/Tutor
Granja Escola Casa Nostra
01.2016 - 06.2016
Primary Class Teacher
Stanburn Primary School
09.2012 - 12.2015
Cover Teacher
Priestmead Primary School
09.2010 - 07.2012
Cover Relief Teacher (Primary)
Teaching Personnel - teaching agency
04.2009 - 07.2010
Class Teacher (Year 3)
Stanburn First School
09.2008 - 07.2009
Year 3 Primary Class Teacher (maternity cover)
Clifton Primary School
09.2008 - 04.2009
Primary Class Teacher
Cowley Hill Primary School
09.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts in QTS -
St Mary's College - University of Surrey
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