Sophie Billington
Halls Creek,Australia
Summary
I believe in direct explicit instruction, that aids student centred learning. Building relationships with parent’s students and the community is just as important as knowing your content.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Tecaher
Halls Creek Distric High School
04.2022 - Current
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing expertise and offering guidance for the HCDHS way, high care = high success.
- Tough 11/12 General Art for two years and Preliminary Art for one.
- I teach years 7-12 Cooking and years 5-10 sewing as my main subject.
- I have been trained in ASDAN, i teach ASDAN cooking and baking with another teacher.
- I have also tough some year 7 maths, year 7 health and year 10 ICT.
- Managed a classroom of diverse learners effectively, adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
- I have been a part of the PBS school committee, and community partnerships committee.
- I have also obtained my pool bronze.
- I have been involved in open nights ( our form of parent teacher meetings).
- I have participated in Reading Breakfast (a community event to encourage reading).
- I have attended Kimberly cup, and I have attended lots of on country excursions.
- I have also done the cooking for some school events like RUOK day and NAIDOC.
Nannying
Nannying and Babysitting
01.2021 - 12.2021
- looking after primary age children.
- Making relevant food, Dinner
- taking then to and from after school activity's
- light house work
4th year practicum
Mercy College
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Adapting learning experiences to respond to the physical, social and intellectual needs of students
- Using teaching strategies that are responsive to the cultural, linguistic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds of students
- Differentiating teaching to meet the individual learning needs of students
- Incorporating strategies to support students with disabilities
- Using strategies that are responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as appropriate
- Building respect for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian histories, culture and languages
- Displaying the flexibility to adapt plans during learning experiences
- Maintaining routines and procedures that guide student behaviour
- Supporting student well-being and safety
- Providing feedback to parents or carers and assisting in reporting on student achievement
- Working respectfully, sensitively and confidentially with parents and carers
- Applying the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession
- Demonstrating a professional standard in all written communication
- Displaying initiative and enthusiasm in the learning environment
- Showing respect for the ethos of the school and its values
- Fostering positive relationships and respect for all students
Learn to swim teacher
Kirby Swim
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Demonstrates water safety
- Aides student centred conversation
- Aides the advance of water based skills
- Positivity to learning
- Can collaborate when needed
- Innovative when needed
- Teaches to the students needs within the level to aid pass rates
- Participates in private one on one classes
- Demonstrates the knowledge of the content being taught in each lesson
- Responding to student behaviours in a safe and appropriate manner
- Expanded cultural awareness by incorporating diverse into swim lesson.
3rd Year Practicum
St Georges Anglican Grammar School
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Prepares purposeful learning experiences for students of all abilities
- Implementing ICT to expand learning opportunities for students
- Structuring experiences and content in a sequential manner
- Maintaining routines and procedures that guide student behaviour
- Demonstrating awareness of ethical issues and teacher responsibilities surrounding the use of ICT with students
- Providing clear feedback to students in a timely manner
- Accepting advice and assistance from mentors and professional colleagues
- Acts with fairness in all dealings with school personnel, students and parents
- Works in a respectful and cooperative manner with all members of the school community
- Helped facilitate an Art Excursion, year 10s to the Perth art gallery
- Helped with after school Friday Detention
- Participated in sewing club Wednesdays at lunch time
- Involved in Art club after school, weekly
- Attended a PD on how to incorporate Anglican values within your teaching
2nd Year Practicum
Bunbury Catholic College
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Plans learning experiences that build on prior knowledge
- Organises, allocates and manages time, resources and physical space
- Maintains routines and procedures that guide student behaviour
- Listens to and responds appropriately to student questions, comments and ideas
- Establishes clear expectations for standards of behaviour
- Endeavours to apply positive management techniques to respond to off-task or inappropriate behaviour
- Undertakes self-reflection to initiate action
- Accepts advice and assistance from Mentor Teacher to identify professional learning needs
- Accepts and responds to advice in a positive manner
- Works collaboratively with Mentor Teacher and colleagues to support the classroom learning program
- Displays initiative and enthusiasm in the classroom
- Helped set up the whole school Art Exhibition
- Helped assess and moderate year 12 and 11 general and ATAR artwork
Cleaner
Chinter Cafe
01.2015 - 01.2016
Mentoring
Standing Strong
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Positive role model for younger girls
- Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in social settings
- Encourages participation in all classes
Education
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts, Home Economic
Edith Cowan University
10.2024
University preparation -
Edith Cowan University
12.2017
WACE General Year 12 - Generals English, Generals Maths, Generals Visual Art, Generals Materials Design and Technology, Generals Career Link, Workplace Learning
St Mary’s Anglican Girls School
Perth, WA12.2016
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Creative and Resourceful
- Flexible
- Active listener
Educationalworkhistory
- 2021, 4th year practicum - 8 weeks, Mercy College (Catholic), Mirrabooka Ave & Beach Rd, Koondoola
- 2020, 3rd year practicum - 5 weeks, St Georges Anglican Grammar School, William St, Perth, CBD
- 2019, 2nd Year Practicum - 5 weeks, Bunbury Catholic College, Bunbury, Greater South West
- 2016-2021, Learn to Swim Teacher, Kirby Swim, Clermont
- 2014-2016, Mentoring, Standing Strong, East Perth
Churchinvolvement
Attends Sunday service, Kingdom City Wangara
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/06/98
Community Service
- Played Netball for five years
- Voluntary work related to school
- Logged 75 hours as a mentor at Standing Strong
- Gym Membership at Good Life gym
References
- Dr Brian Zuccala, Secondary Teacher, Doctorate in Linguistics, brian.zuccala@education.wa.edu.au, 0492461249
- Meredith Burke, Visual Arts Coordinator at Mercy College, Meredith.Burke@cewa.edu.au, 041292209
Hobbies and Interests
- Have pets, 2 dogs
- Had a pet axolotl
- Like the outdoors/ beach
- i am a foodie
- i enjoy painting
Registrations
- Working with Children (WWC), 2771439, 08/15/26
- National Coordination Criminal History Check, SCN68SJGD5JHN
- Bronze Medallion Award, 03/10/25
- Resuscitation Award, 03/10/25
Timeline
Secondary Tecaher
Halls Creek Distric High School
04.2022 - Current
Nannying
Nannying and Babysitting
01.2021 - 12.2021
4th year practicum
Mercy College
01.2021 - 02.2021
3rd Year Practicum
St Georges Anglican Grammar School
01.2020 - 02.2020
2nd Year Practicum
Bunbury Catholic College
01.2019 - 02.2019
Learn to swim teacher
Kirby Swim
01.2016 - 01.2021
Cleaner
Chinter Cafe
01.2015 - 01.2016
Mentoring
Standing Strong
01.2014 - 01.2016
University preparation -
Edith Cowan University
WACE General Year 12 - Generals English, Generals Maths, Generals Visual Art, Generals Materials Design and Technology, Generals Career Link, Workplace Learning
St Mary’s Anglican Girls School
Bachelor of Education - Visual Arts, Home Economic
Edith Cowan University
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