Zoe Hughes
Lennox Head,NSW
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Trinity Catholic College, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Leveraged collaborative learning and inquiry-based teaching to enhance student motivation, achieving significant academic growth. Skilled in creating safe, positive learning environments, fostering meaningful relationships with students, parents, and staff. Mentor and encourage students to appreciate and use mathematics in real-world situations. Strive to demystify mathematics and remove anxiety associated with learning math. Pay special attention to struggling students and offer one-on-one tutoring to overcome hurdles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
St Mary's Catholic College
2023.04 - Current
- Maintained open and productive communication with teaching staff, administration, students and parents.
- Developed lesson plans to adhere to clear departmental and school policy objectives.
- Enhanced the educational experience by designing and implementing engaging classroom activities for diverse learners.
- Utilized data-driven instructional techniques to identify areas of improvement and tailor teaching strategies accordingly.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Learning Support Teacher
Trinity Catholic College
2020.01 - 2023.04
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Practicum Student
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Enhanced practicum experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members and integrating their feedback.
- Assisted in conducting assessments, gathering essential data for accurate diagnosis and tailored intervention strategies.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to discuss case progressions, receive guidance on best practices, and ensure ethical decision making.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW11.2024
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Parent Communication
- Student Motivation
- Collaborative learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Summative Assessment
- Formative Assessment
- Real-World Applications
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
St Mary's Catholic College
2023.04 - Current
Practicum Student
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School
2022.06 - 2022.07
Learning Support Teacher
Trinity Catholic College
2020.01 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Southern Cross University
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