Sonya Wirth
Maroochy River,QLD
Summary
Enthusiastic Prep-Year 1 Teacher, skilled in creative lesson design and effective communication. Successfully developed engaging, hands-on curricula that fostered student interest and improved learning outcomes. Specializing in creating stimulating classroom environments that help students achieve their full potential and enjoyment of learning. Passionate about mentoring new educators and collaborating with colleagues to enhance teaching methods and community involvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep - Year 1 Teacher
Queensland Education Department
Mapleton State School, QLD
01.2006 - Current
- Developed engaging lessons and resources tailored to cater to the diverse range of learning needs.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on best teaching practices and resources.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance the curriculum, our teaching methods, and to plan units of work integrating various subject areas.
- Coordinated school events and extracurricular activities for student engagement and community involvement, e.g. Under 8s' Day, Grandparents' Day., class play, Kindy/Prep transition
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance, progress, well-being, and concerns.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - P-2
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12-1994
Diploma of Teaching Primary - Early Childhood Education
Mount Gravatt College of Advanced Education
Queensland12-1988
High School Diploma -
Lourdes Hill Catholic Girls School
Queensland11-1985
Skills
- Creative lesson design to engage students' learning and learning styles
- General computer skills, including interactive whiteboards and iPads
- Data analysis and assessment to improve learning outcomes
- Classroom management using positive reinforcement techniques
- Collaborative teaching skills when working with fellow part time colleagues
- Organization, eg routines, time, classroom displays, group work, and events
- Effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community
- Flexible teaching style; being able to adapt teaching methods to engage students, creative thinking to enhance lessons, critical thinking to help students meet their learning goals
Affiliations
- Pilates, hiking, dog training, gardening, reading
Languages
French
Limited
Timeline
Prep - Year 1 Teacher
Queensland Education Department
01.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - P-2
University of South Australia
Diploma of Teaching Primary - Early Childhood Education
Mount Gravatt College of Advanced Education
High School Diploma -
Lourdes Hill Catholic Girls School
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