Thomas O'Donovan
Bronte,NSW
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behaviour through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Junior Adventures Group
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Offered tutoring and mentoring to school-aged children in need of additional support.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Classroom Teacher
Narromine Public School
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Planned and coordinated special events and fundraising activities by working with staff and volunteers.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Covid-19 Tuition Program Mentor
Narromine Public School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for students with additional needs
- Developed lesson plans and units of work for high performing gifted education students
- Developed lesson plans and units of work for students with disability
- Presented growth data for students on the Nationally consistent collection of data on school students with disability list.
Classroom Teacher
Anzac Park Public School
10.2022 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Primary Education - Education
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW11.2019
Skills
- Standardized Tests
- Grading Procedures
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Test Administration
- Inclusive Teaching
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Anzac Park Public School
10.2022 - Current
Covid-19 Tuition Program Mentor
Narromine Public School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Classroom Teacher
Narromine Public School
03.2020 - 01.2021
Educator
Junior Adventures Group
01.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Primary Education - Education
Australian Catholic University
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