Stuart Gifford
Hobart,TAS
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the Department for Children Education and Young People, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Fostered a supportive learning environment that enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods. A dedicated mentor skilled in behaviour management and social-emotional learning, committed to student success.
Knowledgeable in content, with a solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Department for Children Education and Young People
02.2009 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
MTeach - Education
University of Tasmania
TASSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Positive role model and mentor
- Curriculum development
- Behaviour management
- Conflict resolution
- Social-emotional learning
- Student rapport
- Community involvement
- Instructional best practices
- Educational activities
- Reporting and documentation
Accomplishments
2017 - Teacher At Sea Pilot: Designed, planned and wrote lesson plans and units for CSIRO Education and Outreach based in Canberra.
2016-2020 - Ran the Year 10 SRC, where I oversaw major fundraising events, organised leavers tops and the Year 10 Formal
2020 - Completed Full Registration
2020 onwards - Mentored Pre-Service Teachers, ranging from Observations to Internships
2013 Onwards - School Hockey and Water-polo coordinator and head coach
2023 - Onwards - Chief Fire Warden
2023-2025 - Assisted with the organisation of World Challenge to Laos and Vietnam
2024- Onwards - Facilitated and organised CTT meetings
2024- Mentored teachers progressing to Full Registration
2024 - Acting Year Team Leader for some of Term 3 and Term 4 (Years 7 and 10)
Timeline
Teacher
Department for Children Education and Young People
02.2009 - Current
MTeach - Education
University of Tasmania
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