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Tiarna Donnelly

Pimpama

Summary

I am a focused and dedicated Primary School Teacher with 4 years of experience who is passionate about educating children. I am proficient at developing lesson plans suitable to student needs, creating custom class materials, assigning classwork and grading tests. I can confidently comply classroom instruction and personalised student support using a balance of approaches.


In my classroom I strive to create an environment that is engaging, supportive and inclusive. I promote a caring relationship build between student-teacher and teacher-parent/caregiver with successful classroom management. I am dedicated to identifying and addressing the systemic barriers that hinder students' academic success and well-being. I aim to foster a love for learning by encouraging active engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration. Equity is at the heart of my teaching philosophy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary School Teacher

Marsden State School
06.2019 - 08.2022

Gap in employment for maternity leave

08/2023 - current

  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Reinforced positive behaviour by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.


Outside School Hours Care

School Plus
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Child Care Assistant

Little Bunyas Early Education Centre Of Excellence
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities, and concerns.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
  • Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.

Outside School Hours Care

School Plus
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Law Clerk

Crouch And Lyndon Lawyers
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Assisted senior secretaries with case organization, photocopying, faxing, archiving and administrative tasks.
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and relief to the receptionist.
  • Provided clerical support to director, office manager and secretaries as required.
  • Outside office duties also included attending settlements, deliveries, lodgments and serving documents.
  • Ongoing training with our Admin Receptionist in accounts gaining familiarity with business and trust account cheques, business and trust account receipting via cheque, credit card and direct debit, notary invoices, Citec and Infotrack searches and keying, postage, fax and photocopying charges and logging on to the bank to access statements.

Retail Assistant

TK Maxx/Trade Secret
05.2011 - 01.2015
  • Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Processed customer returns to manage smooth refunds and exchanges following store procedures.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.

Carnival Worker

Jubilee Entertainment
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Operated rides and attractions according to written guidelines to reduce injuries.
  • Cleaned rides and attractions to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.
  • Conducted daily inspections of amusement park rides to verify functionality and safety.
  • Monitored passengers and ride operations and enforced safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated proper use of safety harnesses and other safety equipment.
  • Issued tickets to customers and collected payment and fees for desired services.
  • Followed posted height and age restrictions and denied access to attraction for guests under minimum requirements.
  • Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.

Education

Bachelor of Education With Special Needs Major - Primary Education

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
06.2019

Diploma - Justice Studies

TAFE Queensland
Loganlea, QLD
11.2014

Certificate IV - Justice Studies

TAFE Queensland
Loganlea, QLD
06.2014

High School -

Kingston College
Kingston, QLD
12.2013

Skills

  • Setting Learning Targets
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Evaluate Students
  • Enrichment Programs
  • Personalized Support
  • Office Meetings
  • Social Skills
  • Positive Interactions
  • Test and Assignment Evaluation
  • Lunch and Recess Supervision
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Class Management
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Plan Lessons

Timeline

Primary School Teacher

Marsden State School
06.2019 - 08.2022

Outside School Hours Care

School Plus
01.2018 - 06.2019

Child Care Assistant

Little Bunyas Early Education Centre Of Excellence
01.2017 - 12.2017

Outside School Hours Care

School Plus
01.2016 - 05.2017

Law Clerk

Crouch And Lyndon Lawyers
01.2015 - 01.2016

Retail Assistant

TK Maxx/Trade Secret
05.2011 - 01.2015

Carnival Worker

Jubilee Entertainment
01.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Education With Special Needs Major - Primary Education

Griffith University

Diploma - Justice Studies

TAFE Queensland

Certificate IV - Justice Studies

TAFE Queensland

High School -

Kingston College
Tiarna Donnelly