Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Key Skills and Expertise
Professional Memberships
References
Career Aspirations
Timeline
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Sonia Caielli

Peppermint Grove,WA

Summary

As a dedicated Primary School teacher, my approach centres on creating an environment where curiosity thrives, critical thinking flourishes, and individual growth is nurtured. I believe that education is a transformative journey, empowering students to become lifelong learners and active participants in shaping their world. I design dynamic learning experiences that engage students intellectually, emotionally, and ethically, integrating real-world examples and diverse perspectives to cultivate deep understanding and empathy. Recognizing each student's unique background, strengths, and learning styles, I tailor my instructional methods to accommodate diverse needs, ensuring every individual can succeed. I am committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom, valuing mutual respect, open communication, and collaboration. As a mentor and guide, I inspire students to discover their passions and pursue their goals while continuously refining my practices to meet the evolving needs of my students and the educational community. My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that education is a powerful force for positive change, and I am dedicated to empowering students to navigate an increasingly complex world.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Arts Teacher

Freshwater Bay Primary School
06.2023 - Current
  • Implementation of high quality, high impact Teaching strategies in the Visual Arts
  • Coordinator knitting Club, Art Club
  • Whole school excursion to Art Gallery
  • School Open Night
  • Scarecrow Competition - Perth Royal Show
  • Coordinator Tree Planting for Earth Day
  • Coordinator of whole school Makerspace
  • 2 days Relief Teacher

Year 3 Teacher

St Thomas Primary School
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Semester 2 Full Time Year 3 Teacher

Italian Teacher

Beehive Montessori School
01.2022 - 03.2022

Language Teacher 3 days

Relief Teacher

01.2019 - 12.2021

Year 6 Full time Primary Classroom teacher

Santa Maria
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Implementation of high quality, high impact teaching strategies
  • Collaborative planning, assessment, and moderation: Year Six Team in line with WA curriculum
  • Provision of a safe, supportive, stimulating learning environment catering to ALL student needs
  • Mentoring each student to reach their full potential
  • Key Achievements – Classroom Teacher:
  • Successful collaboration with three Year 6 teachers to track student progress to improve literacy outcomes
  • Implementation of the iMaths program with emphasis on open-ended investigations
  • Continuation of Soundwaves, implementation of program for extension students
  • Mentoring and enriching children in after school program
  • Key leader for Tournament of the Minds: problem solving program for teams of students from both Year 5/6
  • Proficiency using OneNote to collaborate and communicate with each student (including absentees) and team teachers (programming)
  • Using Brightpath to assess all forms of writing

Full time Relief Junior School Classroom teacher

Scotch College
01.2017 - 12.2017

Year 6 and Whole School Italian Teacher

Sacred Heart Primary School
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Initiating new whole school approach to teaching Italian from PP to Year 6 using speaking and listening in song and prose across the Italian culture, resulting in a whole school Italian assembly
  • Initiating new leadership programs in collaboration with the Year 6 Assistant Principal
  • Key Achievements- Classroom Teacher:
  • Established school-wide Literacy Blocks based on current best practice
  • Data-informed focus on teaching, learning and assessment cycles
  • High standard of evidence-based curriculum delivery resulting in an upward trend in student achievement
  • Coordinated Inservice for staff on 'Strategies for instruction and assessment' using Project Based Learning
  • Redevelopment committee of school Vision and Mission

Education

Mindfulness in Education, PEAC: High Performance Learning, Whole school approach: Explicit and Direct Instruction, Lexia (Language): Whole School Program

Freshwater Bay Primary School
School Of Excellence
2024

Working with Clay (Visual Arts)

Freshwater Bay Primary School
Claremont, WA
2023

Accreditation A, B And C

Catholic Education Office
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts in Education - Religious Education

Edith Cowan University
01.2003

Bachelor of Education - Special Needs

Edith Cowan University
01.1991

Skills

  • Evidence-based, contemporary classroom teaching
  • Support, knowledge and practice of the Catholic ethos
  • Balance approach of Explicit Instruction and Inquiry-based Learning
  • Positive classroom culture
  • IT embedded in curriculum
  • Differentiation for individual needs
  • Collaborative teacher - Literacy and Numeracy
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Expertise in academic extension processes
  • Collaborative teacher - Performing Arts
  • Coordinator - Tournament of the Minds
  • Religious Education knowledge of Bible, Mass, Sacraments and practices
  • Coordinator of community events
  • Collaborative teacher - School initiatives
  • Teacher of The Arts: Visual and Performing Arts
  • Teacher of Languages - Italian
  • Collaborative leader for whole-school projects

Professional Development

  • Explicit and Direct Instruction
  • Let's Decode
  • PATR series of tests
  • Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation- Level 1 accreditation - 2021
  • Letters and Sounds - DSF
  • Talk4Writing - DSF
  • Understanding Learning Difficulties -DSF
  • STEAM Learning Project Orientation (K-6)
  • Edward DeBono: Lateral Thinking Skills
  • Using OneNote and SEQTA (online)
  • Bright Path (Santa Maria)
  • Motivating and Managing Hard to Reach, Uninterested and Disruptive Students
  • Project Based Learning: Strategies for Instruction and Assessment
  • RAISe (Raising Achievement in Schools Initiative) Literacy Co-coordinator Teacher

Key Skills and Expertise

Evidence-based, high quality, Contemporary classroom teaching, Positive classroom culture, Holistic approach to develop the whole child, IT embedded in curriculum, Differentiation for individual needs, Collaborative teacher - Literacy, Collaborative teacher - Numeracy, Excellent interpersonal skills, Team oriented and collaborative, Expertise in academic extension processes, Collaborative teacher - Performing Arts, Coordinator - Tournament of the Minds, Religious knowledge and practices Sacramental Programs, Coordinator of community events, Collaborative teacher - School initiatives, Teacher of The Arts: Visual and Performing Arts, Teacher of Languages - Italian, Coordinator of TOMs teams, Comprehensive knowledge of West Australian Curriculum, ACARA, SEQTA, Compass and relevant programs used in the classroom, Strategies for inclusion of students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties, Cultural diversity and EAL/D strategies, Knowledge of various phonemic programs including 'Letters and Sounds', Comprehensive knowledge of the whole school Literacy program including 'Talk4Writing' and 'Seven Steps', Planning of extensive and specific Mathematical programs, Teaching and guiding students for Sacraments and in Parish life, High Impact Teaching Strategies, Positive classroom culture, Integrated STEAM learning, Implementation of assessment best practice using curriculum documents, Purposeful use of ICT across learning areas, Inclusivity, Evidence-based early intervention, Differentiation to meet children's needs, Exemplary professionalism, Peer collaboration and mentoring, Whole School Soundwaves coordinator, PEAC training and mentoring, Mindful Education, Building partnerships with parents, Engagement in the professional learning cycle, Collaborative work culture, Coordinating high impact professional learning in Literacy and numeracy, Mentoring colleagues to build best practice, On-going liaison with outside providers: SSEN/D, speech pathologists, O.T.'s, Work effectively and collaboratively with Education Assistants

Professional Memberships

  • Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, 32018035
  • Working with Children, 970965
  • DSF (Dyslexia: SPELD Foundation), Member
  • Centre of Excellence Member
  • Education Department E4065956

References

  • Asher Dragun, Principal, Freshwater Bay Primary School, Asher.Dragun@education.wa.edu.au, (08) 6458 7000
  • Lisa Mitchell, Assistant Principal, Freshwater Bay Primary School, lisa.mitchell@education.wa.edu.au, (08) 6458 7000
  • Bronwyn Hope, Principal, Beehive Montessori Primary School, principal@beehive.wa.edu.au, (08) 9383 1283
  • Mrs Natalia Thomson, Principal, St Thomas Primary School, admin@stthomas.wa.edu.au, (08) 9286 9500

Career Aspirations

  • To work in a team to create and inspire a love of learning in all students, inclusive of curriculum innovation, as a passionate educator providing students with an outstanding experience, irrespective of background, keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Timeline

Visual Arts Teacher

Freshwater Bay Primary School
06.2023 - Current

Year 3 Teacher

St Thomas Primary School
06.2022 - 12.2022

Italian Teacher

Beehive Montessori School
01.2022 - 03.2022

Relief Teacher

01.2019 - 12.2021

Year 6 Full time Primary Classroom teacher

Santa Maria
01.2018 - 12.2019

Full time Relief Junior School Classroom teacher

Scotch College
01.2017 - 12.2017

Year 6 and Whole School Italian Teacher

Sacred Heart Primary School
01.2014 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts in Education - Religious Education

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Education - Special Needs

Edith Cowan University

Mindfulness in Education, PEAC: High Performance Learning, Whole school approach: Explicit and Direct Instruction, Lexia (Language): Whole School Program

Freshwater Bay Primary School

Working with Clay (Visual Arts)

Freshwater Bay Primary School

Accreditation A, B And C

Catholic Education Office

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