Toby Davis
Mitchelton, Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Highly experienced primary school educator with 16 years in diverse classroom settings. Known for creatively challenging students to unlock their full potential. Passionate about innovation and applying new teaching methods. Published primary maths writer with expertise in developing educational resources. Extensive experience teaching in dynamic and multicultural environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Writer
ORIGO Education
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Developed engaging, accessible mathematics lessons aligned with Queensland curriculum standards to support diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educators and editors to create innovative resources for ORIGO Mathematics (2023) and the upcoming ORIGO Stepping Stones 3.0 (2026).
- Designed lessons with clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on activities to make complex concepts approachable for teachers and students.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Relief Teacher
Queensland Department of Education
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Primary School Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
09.2006 - 03.2022
- Taught full-time as a class teacher for Years 4-6, while also delivering specialist lessons in Mathematics, Computing, and Physical Education across all year groups.
- Designed daily lesson plans tailored to student needs and always complementing the school's values.
- Senior leadership roles coordinating Computing, Mathematics, Assessment, and Physical Education.
- Introduced and coached staff and parents on new approaches to learning across the school, such as Singapore Maths Mastery.
- Developed extra-curricular activities, such as creating the Easy Riders Cycle Club aimed at disadvantaged students.
- Outstanding feedback for subjects led during 2021-2022 appraisals by Impetus Education Consultants.
Education
Post-graduate Certificate in Education - Primary Teaching - Upper Primary Mathematics
University of Exeter
07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Society
University of Leicester
07.2001
Skills
- School Administration
- Emotional Support
- Remote Learning
- Parent Communication
- Class Engagement
- Interactive Learning
Affiliations
- NCETM (National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics).
- Shakespeare Schools Foundation.
Certification
- First Aid at Work: Level 2 Award
Timeline
Writer
ORIGO Education
05.2023 - 11.2024
Relief Teacher
Queensland Department of Education
10.2022 - 05.2023
Primary School Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
09.2006 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Society
University of Leicester
Post-graduate Certificate in Education - Primary Teaching - Upper Primary Mathematics
University of Exeter
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