Siobhan Young
South Launceston
Summary
Provide quality teaching and learning opportunities for all students through a safe and dynamic educational environment. To continually improve and enhance the diversity, breadth and depth of my professional abilities and skills. To seek advancement in the educational aspirations of children. To contribute to the vision and strategic direction of an educational facility.
Knowledgeable teacher with extensive background in fostering young minds through engaging and creative lesson plans. Consistently developed and implemented classroom activities that promote critical thinking and social development. Leveraged strong communication and organizational skills to create positive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Scotch Oakburn College
04.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to engage students in foundational subjects.
- Fostered positive classroom environment to support student learning and collaboration.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain focus and discipline.
- Assisted in assessing student progress through formative evaluations and feedback.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine instructional skills and approaches.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Improved classroom management by setting clear expectations for behavior and implementing consistent consequences for inappropriate actions.
- Increased student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Promoted inclusive learning environments by adapting instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including those with special needs or English language learners.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by implementing project-based learning activities and real-world examples into lessons.
Primary School Teacher
St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
02.2011 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum effectiveness and student engagement.
- Integrated technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences for students.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement, including participation in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on cross-curricular projects.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Fostered a love of reading in students by creating an engaging classroom library with diverse literature selections and promoting independent reading time.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Art Teacher and Co-ordinator
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
02.2006 - 03.2014
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Implemented diverse teaching methodologies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Organized and facilitated art exhibitions, showcasing student artwork to enhance community engagement.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
- Developed an age appropriate Art curriculum for students from kindergarten to Year 6
- Engaged students in a range of content, media and Art history
- Co-ordinated weekly Art galleries around the school with backed and mounted Art of all abilities
Primary School Teacher
Brookhouse Green Primary School
09.2002 - 11.2003
- Provided individualized support to students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing best practices, lesson plans, and advice on navigating common challenges faced in the profession.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as excursions and after-school clubs(reading club and extra mathematics tutoring) , enriching the educational experience for all students.
- Addressed consistent behaviour concerns with students, parents and senior staff.
Primary School Teacher
Market Drayton Infant School
04.2001 - 09.2002
- Served as a positive role model for both students and colleagues alike; demonstrated professionalism and dedication towards continuous improvement throughout my career.
- Boosted student confidence through regular feedback on their work and providing opportunities for self-assessment, leading to higher levels of motivation and engagement in the classroom.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Continuously updated curriculum content to reflect current educational standards and best practices, ensuring relevance in today''s rapidly changing world.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Developed lesson plans to engage students in foundational subjects.
Primary School Teacher
Linton Mead Primary School
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Reinforced positive behaviour by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colours, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Tertiary Education - Primary SchoolTeaching
Teacher Training College
Cape Town, South Africa11-1997
Diploma - Education
Further Diploma - Education (Art)
Graduate degree - Religious Education
Newly Qualified Teacher Status - undefined
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Cape Town College of Education
Cape Town, South Africa11-1998
NQT - Newly Qualified Teachers Stutus
Linton Mead Primary School
United Kingdom03-1999
Degree in Religious Education - Religion Education
Broken Bay Intitute
Broken Bay02-2019
Skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Adaptable to diverse work environments
- Collaborative team engagement
- Personable and engaging
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Implementation of diverse learning activities
- Guidance for family goal achievement
- Effective communication with parents about student progress
- Certified in first aid
- Ten years of experience in early childhood education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
Certification
Full teachers registration
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Scotch Oakburn College
04.2023 - Current
Primary School Teacher
St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
02.2011 - 03.2023
Art Teacher and Co-ordinator
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
02.2006 - 03.2014
Primary School Teacher
Brookhouse Green Primary School
09.2002 - 11.2003
Primary School Teacher
Market Drayton Infant School
04.2001 - 09.2002
Primary School Teacher
Linton Mead Primary School
08.1999 - 09.2001
Diploma - Education
Further Diploma - Education (Art)
Graduate degree - Religious Education
Newly Qualified Teacher Status - undefined
Tertiary Education - Primary SchoolTeaching
Teacher Training College
Associate of Arts - Art Education
Cape Town College of Education
NQT - Newly Qualified Teachers Stutus
Linton Mead Primary School
Degree in Religious Education - Religion Education
Broken Bay Intitute