Literacy Intervention and Enrichment Teacher - St Bernard's Primary School
(2023-01 - 2026-07)
- Developed and planned individual learning support plans
- Conducted small group and 1:1 work to support children with reading and writing
- Worked with small groups to support children with development or consolidation of their letter sounds, develop their ability to segment, blend and apply their letter/sound knowledge accurately
- Worked with children to develop their word attack and spelling strategies, as well as ways to improve their reading fluency
- Assist teachers to make appropriate adjustments to accommodate children with various learning needs in their unit and lesson plans
- Communicated with parents on the progress of their children
- Colloborated with teachers and other support staff on various interventions that would support and progress students
Teacher (Year 5, 4, 3 and 2) - St Bernard's Primary School
(2011-01 - 2021-12)
- Designed and delivered engaging daily lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles for a class of up to 32 students
- Integrated interactive educational technologies and multimedia resources to enhance student engagement and participation
- Aligned daily instruction and unit goals with established state/national curriculum standards
- Facilitated project-based learning initiatives that encouraged critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving
- Evaluated student performance through formative and summative assessments, using data to adjust teaching strategies
- Improved average literacy scores by 15% over one academic year through targeted reading intervention programs
- Monitored individual academic progress and maintained accurate records of student growth and learning gaps
- Prepared students for standardized testing
- Maintained a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment by establishing clear behavioural expectations and positive classroom routines
- Adapted curriculum materials and assessment methods to support students with diverse learning requirements and various learning, physical, emotional and environment needs
- Implemented proactive behaviour management strategies that reduced classroom disruptions and fostered emotional well-being
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians via weekly newsletters, emails, and parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress
- Collaborated with fellow educators, aides, and specialists to develop comprehensive, cross-curricular support plans
- Coordinated extracurricular activities, including cross country, athletic, swimming and touch football, to enrich the broader school community and student experience
Teacher (Year 2) - Boronia Heights SS
(2010-01 - 2010-12)
- Developed, planned and organized unit and lesson plans
- Developed and designed rubrics and various criteria sheets
- Taught lessons in all content areas
- Integrated the various learning styles and capabilities of all of the children in the classroom
- Provided a positive, safe and energetic environment for the students to thrive and grow in
- Managed the various classroom behaviours ranging from mild to severe
- Worked with a grade level team for all planning and moderation
- Participated in weekly staff meetings, numerous information cafes and professional development sessions
- Worked with our SEP unit and HOSES to create various IEPs that addressed select student's physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs
- Graded the students progress and achievement (for example: daily class discussions, tests, science experiments, speeches, progress reports and report cards)
- Taught and encouraged respect, responsibility, a positive attitude, appropriate communication and interaction strategies, and the idea fair play. This was done through role playing, demonstrations, various videos and class discussions
Relief Teacher (Prep-Year 7) - Brisbane Catholic Education
(2009-03 - 2010-12)
- Taught lessons in all content areas
- Worked over 50 days between St. Bernard's Primary School and St. Bernadine's Primary School
Relief Teacher (Prep-Year7) - Queensland Education Brisbane South
(2009-03 - 2010-12)
- Taught lessons in all content areas
- Worked over 60 days in various schools including: Greenbank State School, Sunnybank Hills State School, Yugumbir State School and Boronia Heights State School
Teacher (Year 3-4) - Valley View Elementary - Calgary Alberta
(2008-01 - 2008-06)
- Developed, planned and organized long term plans, unit plans and lesson plans
- Taught lessons in all content areas
- Integrated the various learning styles and capabilities of all of the children in the classroom
- Provided a positive, safe and energetic environment for the students to thrive and grow in
- Managed the various classroom behaviours ranging from mild to severe
- Worked with a grade level team of three teachers to brainstorm and discuss future plans
- Participated in weekly new teacher meetings as well as weekly staff meetings
- Created and managed various IPPs (Individual Progress Programs) that addressed select student's physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs
- Graded the students progress and achievement (for example: daily class discussions, tests, Provincial Tests, science experiments, speeches, progress reports and report cards)
- Attempted to teach and encourage respect, responsibility, a positive attitude, appropriate communication and interaction strategies, and the idea fair play. This was done through role playing, demonstrations, various videos and class discussions
Teachers Aid (Prep) - St. Bernard's Catholic Primary School - Brisbane, Australia
(2007-05 - 2007-05)
- Assisted the teacher with organizational tasks
- Performed various classroom duties such as: preparing materials for lessons, cleaning up, photocopying etc
- Assisted the teacher with behaviour management duties
- Worked one-on-one or in small group situations with the students
