Virginia Brady
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I am an accomplished Primary School educator who has 16 years experience within a classroom setting. Dedication to student safety and well-being, to enable focused learning, is an important part of my ethos. I am known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential, with a focus on clear and effective classroom communication. I am passionate about creating and educating others on establishing classroom environments that enhance student behaviour, through the PB4L framework. Being a caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills, I have managed to create lasting positive relationships with many of the parents, students and community within our college I will strive to develop and implement effective pastoral practices which provide for students welfare and holistic growth. I will assist in implementing professional practices to improve teaching and performance skills and advocate for students and staff wellbeing
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Class Teacher
St Francis College
01.2008 - Current
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Addressed consistent behaviour problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Math Major
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- Behaviour Management Systems
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Parent and Student Communication
- Professional Relationships
- Compassionate Care
- Positive Interactions
- Behaviour Modification
- Community Partnerships
- Class Engagement
- Classroom Support
Additional Information
I have held many different positions within the school over the 16 years I have been employed here. I do feel that the P-6 Pastoral role is where my strengths such as , building relationships with the church, wider community, colleagues, families and students will be best utilised and will assist in the schools performance.
Timeline
Primary School Class Teacher
St Francis College
01.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Math Major
Griffith University
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