Zoe Winzar-Taylor
Carlton,Victoria
Summary
I am a dedicated primary school teacher eager to create a vibrant and inclusive classroom environment. My experience in crafting engaging lesson plans for diverse learners allows me to spark curiosity and nurture each child's unique talents. I believe in fostering strong connections between home and school and actively encourage collaboration within our community. As an effective communicator and team player, I work closely with students, parents, and colleagues to enhance the learning experience. My goal is to empower every child to embrace their creativity and build the confidence they need to succeed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Coburg West Primary School
02.2023 - Current
- Differentiate teaching to accommodate various learning styles
- Regularly reflect on effective teaching practice based on feedback from students, colleagues and mentors
- Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Incorporate various educational technologies and tools to enhance learning experience and student engagement
- Established open and effective communication with parents or carers, provide regular updates on their child's learning and engagement
- Ability to thrive independently and in a team environment
Online Volunteer Tutor
Foster the Future
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Tutor and collaborate with Year 4 students to complete homework tasks
- Ensure learning is safe, appropriate and engaging
- Identify learning needs and implement fun and engaging learning activities to help student growth
- Communicate and collaborate with student's carer regarding their progress and learning needs
- Developed positive relationship with student
Student Teacher Candidate
Footscray City Primary School
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with Grade 6 classroom teachers to implement coordinated educational strategies
- Developed inclusive classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Actively participated in Grade 6 camp activities to develop stronger relationships with students and staff
- Adaptively extended the learning of students for virtual learning
- Analysed assessments to determine the learning needs and strengths for students both individually and as a class collective
Student Teacher Candidate
Beaumaris Primary School
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Cultivated positive relationships with Prep students and teaching staff
- Prepared and created engaging lesson sequences
- Planned for and implemented high impact teaching strategies; explicit teaching, feedback, structuring lesson to create inclusive and adaptive learning
- Ensured safe and positive classroom practices to promote an emotionally supportive learning environment
Education
Master of Teaching - Primary
The University of Melbourne
11.2022
Bachelor of Design - Graphic Design
Swinburne University of Technology
08.2020
Skills
- Work well both independently and collaboratively
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Setting learning targets
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Student evaluation and needs assessment
- Effective communication
- Patience and compassion
- Adaptive teaching
- Growth Mindset
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Coburg West Primary School
02.2023 - Current
Online Volunteer Tutor
Foster the Future
05.2022 - 01.2023
Student Teacher Candidate
Footscray City Primary School
08.2021 - 11.2021
Student Teacher Candidate
Beaumaris Primary School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Design - Graphic Design
Swinburne University of Technology
Master of Teaching - Primary
The University of Melbourne
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