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Skye Ann Cooper

Skye Ann Cooper

Byford,WA

Summary

Experienced relief teacher prepared to bring expertise to new role. Provided engaging and structured learning experiences, ensuring smooth transition for students. Emphasizes collaboration and flexibility to meet varying classroom needs. Known for effective communication and classroom management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Relief Teacher

Department of Education and CEWA
01.2018 - Current
  • Planning, following and record keeping for various year levels and classes kindergarten to year 6.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Repeatedly requested as a relief teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.

Teaching Intern

St Munchins Primary School
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Assist in running the sacrament of Eucharist.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment for all.
  • Collaborated with mentor and teachers to develop effective strategies for classroom management.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to best support individual learners.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behaviour, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included engaging activities to promote positive learning.

Volunteer

Willandra Primary School
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Assisted students in reading fluency and comprehension. Following a whole school program targeted to assist students with dyslexia and learning difficulty.
  • Students engaged in group reading, discussions and worksheets on a series of engaging picture books and novels.

Service Learning Unit

Clontarf Aboriginal College
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Worked one-on-one with a year 10 student, to complete an autobiography on their life and culture.
  • Increased my learning and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

School Experience 2

Westfield Park Primary School
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Worked one-on-one teaching place value to a student with learning difficulties.
  • Together we established learning goals and reflected on their understanding and ongoing progress.
  • Planned and conducted engaging lessons to suit the student's learning style.

School Experience 1

Willandra Primary School
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Conducted a reading comprehension program for a group of students with dyslexia and difficulties in reading fluency and comprehension.
  • Recorded the progress of my students in reading fluency.
  • Tested students on reading comprehension through group discussions and worksheets.

Classroom Immersion

Forrestdale Primary School
01.2014 - 01.2014


  • Provided targeted instruction for struggling students, offering additional resources and individualized support as needed.
  • Observed the classroom practice of my mentor to better my future planning and practices.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Primary, English, Religious Education

University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA
12.2018

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Behaviour modelling
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Special education

Practical Experience

  • Relief teaching in a support centre school. Assisting students with physical disabilities, behaviour and learning difficulties.
  • Relief teaching in both public and private sector. Experience teaching all subject areas; including Catholic education.
  • Planning, implementing and assessing learning progress for various year levels and learning areas.

Relief Teaching

Department of Education and CEWA, 2018-present, Relief teaching students from kindergarten to year 6. Relief teaching specialist subjects- music, art, health, and sport.

Timeline

Teaching Intern

St Munchins Primary School
07.2018 - 09.2018

Relief Teacher

Department of Education and CEWA
01.2018 - Current

Volunteer

Willandra Primary School
01.2018 - 03.2018

Service Learning Unit

Clontarf Aboriginal College
01.2017 - 04.2017

School Experience 2

Westfield Park Primary School
04.2016 - 06.2016

School Experience 1

Willandra Primary School
04.2015 - 06.2015

Classroom Immersion

Forrestdale Primary School
01.2014 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Education - Primary, English, Religious Education

University of Notre Dame Australia
Skye Ann Cooper