Vanessa Pukallus
Black Head,QLD
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a strong commitment to evidence-based practices in teaching reading and writing. Experienced in delivering explicit, structured and systematic instruction to effectively introduce and reinforce new skills. Passionate about supporting student success by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs, ensuring all students achieve their full potential. Proven track record of using data-driven strategies to enhance literacy outcomes and foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Queensland Department Of Education
04.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted explicit literacy instruction incorporating instruction in systematic synthetic phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with colleagues in a Small Schools Cluster to design comprehensive lesson plans to optimise student learning outcomes, enriching students' educational experience.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities using age-appropriate pedagogies.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher
Queensland Department Of Education
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in evidence based reading instruction.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Served on school committees focused on community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Utilised data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualised plans to optimise student education.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
CQ University
Rockhampton, QLD11.2021
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Education
CQ University
Rockhampton, QLD12.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Instructional Best Practices
- Differentiated Instruction
Professional Development
Age-appropriate Pedagogies (2021)
Teaching Reading and Writing (Lower Years) (2022)
Sharing Best Practice Capricornia (2023)
Spelling for Life (2023)
The Science of Language and Reading - Introduction Course (2023)
The Science of Language and Reading Intermediate Short Course (2023)
Walker Learning Planning and Documentation (F/K/P to Year 2) (2023)
Walker Learning Linking Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Areas to Investigations and Learning Environments (2023)
Timeline
Teacher
Queensland Department Of Education
04.2023 - Current
Teacher
Queensland Department Of Education
10.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
CQ University
Diploma of Early Childhood Education - Education
CQ University
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