Tamara Lucas
Summary
Accomplished Experienced Senior Teacher at Trinity Bay State High School, adept in mentoring educators and spearheading curriculum development to enhance instructional quality. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher communication and student support, contributing to a nurturing educational environment. Excelled in lesson planning and relationship building, significantly improving student engagement and academic success.
Passionate about motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in supporting senior students at risk achieve their QCE and develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Experienced Senior Teacher
Trinity Bay State High School
Cairns, QLD
01.2015 - Current
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, leading to increased involvement in their child''s education.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and best practices.
- Maintained VET qualifications and industry currency, including Work Experience visits.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall instructional quality across content areas.
- Supported students in the role of Year Level Coordinator, developing academic and social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported senior students to achieve their QCE through senior schooling programs, including SET Plan Interviews, QCE Tutorials and External Exam supervision.
- Actively engaged in ongoing curriculum development efforts to ensure alignment with state standards and relevance for all learners.
- Organised extracurricular activities, such as ANZAC Assembly and Year Twelve Program, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for students from Year 7 to Year 12.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Advised and counselled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Teacher
Edge Hill State School
Cairns, QLD
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Teacher
Cairns West State School
Cairns, QLD
10.2011 - 12.2011
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
James Cook University
Cairns, QLD08.2011
Skills
- Mentoring Teachers
- Project-based learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development and Planning
- Relationship Building
- Student Support
Certification
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and
Assessment
Timeline
Experienced Senior Teacher
Trinity Bay State High School
01.2015 - Current
Teacher
Edge Hill State School
01.2012 - 12.2014
Teacher
Cairns West State School
10.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Education - Education
James Cook University