Yasmine Nasser
Lyndhurst
Summary
At Dandenong North Primary School, I enhanced literacy and numeracy through innovative programs like Talk for Writing and differentiated mathematics instruction, significantly boosting student engagement and comprehension. My ability to create inclusive, supportive learning environments, coupled with strong rapport-building, fostered substantial academic and social growth among diverse student populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Generalist Primary School Teacher
Dandenong North Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented the Talk for Writing Program to enhance students' oral and written communication skills, fostering creativity, improving language development, and building confidence in expression through structured, interactive activities that support both literacy and critical thinking.
- Applied differentiated teaching, daily reviews, and open learning tasks in mathematics lessons to cater to diverse learning styles, reinforce key concepts, and promote student autonomy, ensuring all learners could progress at their own pace while building a strong foundational understanding of mathematical principles.
- Implemented Talk for Reading lessons to improve students' comprehension and analytical skills, encouraging active discussion, deeper engagement with texts, and the development of critical thinking, which enhances both reading fluency and overall academic performance.
- Taught intensive and daily Phonemic Awareness and Phonics programs to strengthen students' foundational reading skills, ensuring they develop essential sound-letter correspondence, improve decoding abilities, and build confidence in reading, which significantly enhances overall literacy development.
- Represented the Year 1 teaching team in delivering Respectful Relationships lessons, tailoring content to be culturally responsive and sensitive to the unique demographic needs of students and their families, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Boosted communication skills through regular parent-teacher conferences, regular posts on Seesaw and semester reports.
- Collaborated with Education Support to develop inclusive lesson plans that met the needs of all learners in the classroom setting.
- Promoted social-emotional learning through Zones of Regulation, Wellbeing and Respectful Relationships lessons into the curriculum.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, leading to a more focused learning environment for students.
- Reinforced positive behaviour by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Structured lessons based on the explicit teaching model and cognitive load theory to present information in manageable steps, minimising cognitive overload while providing clear instructions, scaffolding, and opportunities for active student engagement to reinforce understanding.
- Provided targeted support for EAL students, applying strategies tailored to their specific needs and abilities.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives such as the Self Esteem Program aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Assisted in coordinating extracurricular activities for students, promoting teamwork and leadership skills outside of the classroom setting.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences related to teaching best practices.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created daily lesson plans tailored to student needs.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created and met with families to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students, Indigenous Students and students with funding.
Education
Masters of Teaching - Primary Education
Monash University
Clayton, VIC05-2023
Bachelors of Psychological Sciences - Psychology
Monash University
Clayton, VIC05-2020
Skills
- Curriculum compliance with Victorian Curriculum Assessment and Authority
- Mathematics explicit teaching instruction
- Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading instruction
- Relationship and rapport building with students, families and colleagues
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Positive behaviour techniques
- Teacher collaboration
- Lesson planning
Certification
- First Aid
- Anaphylaxis e-Training
- Working with Childrens Check
- Current Fully Registered VIT
- DSF (Dyslexia SPELD Foundation Literacy Services) Training in Talk for Writing
- PROTECT Training
Timeline
Generalist Primary School Teacher
Dandenong North Primary School
01.2023 - Current
- First Aid
- Anaphylaxis e-Training
- Working with Childrens Check
- Current Fully Registered VIT
- DSF (Dyslexia SPELD Foundation Literacy Services) Training in Talk for Writing
- PROTECT Training
Masters of Teaching - Primary Education
Monash University
Bachelors of Psychological Sciences - Psychology
Monash University
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