Tess Robertson
Summary
Compassionate and energetic Educator with valuable experience in curriculum design that is accessible to all students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Doveton College
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Established effective relationships with students and families with consistent communication practices and an emphasis on well-being
- Developed and implemented engaging and differentiated unit and lesson plans that align to the Victorian Curriculum
- Collaborated with colleagues to perform an Action Research Cycle each term, engaging in reflective practise and research to maintain current, evidence-based pedagogical methods in the classroom
- Produced and enacted a number of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Management Plans and Ready to Learn Plans for students with diverse needs, including students in outer home care, Aboriginal students and students supported by the Program for Students with Disabilities
- Fostered a trauma-informed classroom to support classroom management and to promote overall student achievement
- Utilised ICT to maintain up-to-date assessment data and tracking of student progress.
Student Placement
Haileybury Edrington
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with mentor to plan for and deliver lessons using explicit instructional model
- Administered targeted small group and 1-1 support to students
- Engaged in ongoing reflective process with mentor to apply feedback and continually refine practise
- Incrementally planned, sequenced and delivered lesson plans up until final week where full teaching days were completed independently.
Student Placement
Wonthaggi Primary School
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Supported and facilitated by Bass Coast Teaching Academies of Professional Practise (TAPP) & Student Teacher Rural Practicum Placement (STRPP) program
- Supported foundation students and assisted in establishing expectations and routines as they settled into school environment
- Observed and performed English Online Interviews & Mathematics Online Interview with students
- Collaborated with mentor to plan, sequence, deliver and reflect on lesson plans for phonics, writing, numeracy and inquiry lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Years and Primary Education -
Monash University
12.2022
Skills
- Creates and maintains inclusive learning environments to support differentiated learning
- Manages challenging behaviours through application of evidence-based techniques
- Utilises ICT applications to enhance learning and communication
- Highly organised with an appreciation for productivity and efficiency in managing competing tasks
- Collaborative team player, contributing to a positive workplace dynamic through meaningful communication
- Understanding of and experience with the EYLF and VEYLDF
- Understanding and knowledge of the Victorian curriculum, adhering to DET requirements
- Committed to connecting to and working alongside children, their families and communities
Certification
- HLTAID012 – First Aid in Education and Care Setting, 12/01/23
- ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training VIC, 26/03/24
- Teaching Little Learners Love Literacy in Foundation and Year 1, 12-hour workshop, 14/08/23 - 15/08/23
- Berry Street, 01/2023, 07/2024
Key Qualifications
725629
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Classroom Support, Doveton College, 02/2018, 12/2019
- Volunteer Program Assistant, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA), 04/2018, 12/2019
References
- Debra Gibson, Principal, Doveton College, Debra.Gibson@education.vic.gov.au, 8765 0111 / 0408357545
- Raa Houpapa, Assistant Principal, Doveton College, Raa.Houpapa@education.vic.gov.au, 0432865586
- Christine Perera, Lead Teacher, Doveton College, Christine.Perera@education.vic.gov.au, 0401729453
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Doveton College
01.2023 - 07.2024
Student Placement
Haileybury Edrington
08.2022 - 09.2022
Student Placement
Wonthaggi Primary School
02.2022 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Years and Primary Education -
Monash University