Organisation: Oyster Bay Public School
Job Title: Classroom Teacher
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Location: Oyster Bay
Approval to teach K-6
Having completed my Bachelor of Education – Primary in 2011 via University of Wollongong, I am qualified to teach Kindergarten through to Year 6. Possessing the demonstrated ability in excellent classroom practice, ensuring that each student is provided with opportunities to achieve their potential in becoming competent in literacy and numeracy. I have attended multiple Professional Development courses that continue my advancement of critical new strategies and curriculums, such as Focus on Reading Levels 1 and 2 and a Certificate of Learning Difficulties. From these development sessions, I have proven my dedication as an educator, whose unwavering commitment to education, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and hands-on experience; have ensured I have attained the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to meet the requirements of the Oyster Bay Public School mission.
A quality teacher, my approval to teach K-6 is supported by:
Experience in teaching years of K-6 including composite classes thought out my three years as a teacher within Chester Hill North Public school. Having the opportunity to work across multiple years levels and encourage development through the learning stages has been a great expansion on my experience. This experience has been amplified when working in a composite that demonstrates my ability to further develop appropriate and engaging learning material and experiences for all students
Implementation of teaching and learning strategies, such as Kagan structures, to cater for students with learning, social, emotional and cognitive needs in both a whole class and withdrawn setting. This has included Aboriginal students, students from a non-English speaking background, students with Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Experience as a full time classroom teacher within diverse school environments, as demonstrated in my current teaching position at Chester Hill North Public School that boasts a diverse environment for students, including 80 per cent who identify as language background other than English
Working one-to-one with students following a flexible, custom-tailored schedule. Classes are taught at the student’s pace, and the material considers each student’s strengths, areas that need further development, as well as their learning style
Using positive reinforcement strategies within both classroom and extra-curricular actives with students that increase positive behaviour, self-esteem, motivation, as well as gratitude
Within my teaching practice, I consistently engage students and provide diversity of teaching and learning methods to encourage participation. My utilisation of these programs have resulted in consistent positive student learning outcomes and my students have developed enhanced knowledge of literacy and mathematical outcomes.
By demonstrating my dedication as an educator, whose unwavering commitment to education, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, I have attained the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to meet the requirements of Oyster Bay Public School K-6 curriculum. I will work collaboratively with other staff members and will continue to demonstrate my commitment to ongoing professional learning to enhance my teaching practice.
Able to develop and deliver quality differentiated teaching and learning programs in literacy and numeracy
As a qualified K-6 teacher, I am enthusiastic in the opportunity to work within a school environment that boasts curriculum differentiation. The range of strategies supported within Chester Hill North Public School has heightened my demonstrated success within the classrooms of K-6. Currently in the classroom, I have the ability to enhance the quality of my own teaching techniques through the provision of curriculum differentiation. During my role at Chester Hill North Public School, I currently assist students of varying stages and capabilities in my class with reading levels differentiating from level ten through to level twenty-eight. This dynamic environment not only highlights my own teaching capabilities but more importantly the inclusive and personalised education students receive. Confirmed in my teaching success over four years of teaching, I have proven my ability to incorporate technology and its advantages into everyday learning.
Within my teaching methodology, I consistently engage students and provide diversity of teaching and learning methods encouraging engagement. This is demonstrated through
The use of interactive white board within my classroom to assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of my lessons using the Smart Notebook. By incorporating visual aids into classroom lessons, this allows the students to become engaged and motivated by animations
Working one-to-one with students following a flexible, custom-tailored schedule. Classes taught are at the student’s pace, and the material considers each student’s strengths, areas that need further development, as well as their learning style
Analysis and evaluation of NAPLAN data to inform my teaching, as well as the use of assessment for learning. As a result, my teaching and learning programs are underpinned by data and driven by students’ needs, thus enhancing learning
A strong understanding and experience in implementing modern technologies tools into effective classroom proactive, having participated in related training such as; Using Apple iPads as classroom resources and Smart Notebook
My commitment to utilising the School Learning Support Officer that enables differentiation in all lessons and full time support in class to assist students
Summative assessments at the end of every unit, to asses both students and my teaching progress
As a qualified classroom teacher, I have shown a commitment to incorporating targeted strategies to teach literacy and numeracy to various stages of learning development. My dedication is demonstrated through my successful application of the Quality Teaching Framework, enabling students to develop and gain confidence in their skills and abilities as well as understand the importance of these key areas within all cultures and environments.
In my role as a classroom teacher at Oyster Bay Public School, I will display excellent classroom practice and use my knowledge and skills of teaching literacy and numeracy to ensure that I provide my students with a high quality and inclusive education. In addition, I will continue with my commitment to providing every opportunity to all students. In addition, I will continue to provide curriculum differentiation and visual learning aids to all students to empower their individual growth and development.
Skills and/or experience in providing quality sports programs and skills
By encouragement of students to participate in whole school programs and extra-curricular activities, I am confident in my ability to nurture students in self-direction. As a qualified teacher at Chester Hill North Public School. I hold lead responsibility of the junior and senior softball teams. My experience clearly demonstrates my ability to develop effective scope and sequence in accordance with the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) New South Wales and whole school priorities. Throughout my career, I have organised, facilitated and contributed to a variety of programs that have provided students with opportunities to participate and become engaged within the classroom.
In my current position at Chester Hill North Public School, I have demonstrated my willingness and capacity to support whole school sports programs through:
Influential in the success of school sporting program as a whole school initiative. For the past 3 years, I have enthusiastically assisted in the implementation of various sporting programs. This entailed, newsletter promotions, distribution of class materials to conduct the promotion of in-house events, recording students’ achievements, liaising with staff in regard to students’ progress, online data tracking and organisation of applicable certificates
Embracing students’ passion for athletics, I have successfully coached and mentored relay teams encouraging all students to develop on their health and wellbeing development. In assisting in the promotion of sporting programs at Chester Hill North Public School. I provided support in coordination of events through newsletter promotions, and recording of students’ achievements for certificate production
Coordination of active activities within the After School Care Program (AASCP) at Chester Hill North Public School. It is this experience and desire to see students excelling in their personalised interests; I have shown my ability to align with Oyster Bay Public School values
Supported the delivery of the 2015 implementation of Jump Rope for Heart within the Chester Hill North school community. Committed to the health of the school community, I am active in the school promotion of this programs that caters to all levels of abilities
Demonstrated as an influential staff member in the success of cross country and athletics carnivals throughout the last three years at Chester Hill North Public School, I have provide opportunities for student to excel and set personal limits in their areas of interest
A demonstrated dedication to student personal growth, I will provide a collaborative approach to the entire school community to the continued development of whole school sports, gifted and talented programs that instil achievement and acceptance of all within students.
Within Oyster Bay Public School as a qualified teacher, I will continue to motivate students to achieve their best and develop their own personal limits. To empower and encourage students, I am committed to devising programs that expand on previous knowledge and encourage students to explore new and interesting possibilities.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, parents and staff
Throughout my teaching experience, I have heightened my awareness of the importance to develop and nurture quality relationships with all members of the school community to best meet the needs of all students. Possessing and exhibiting sensitivity and understanding of the dynamics of a school community, and as a result I effectively ensure that processes of collaboration and consultation are embedded. Through the provision of highly visible, collaborative and inclusion, I have demonstrated my capacity to build upon positive partnerships across the school community, which has resulted in high-levels of student learning outcomes.
In my current role at Chester Hill North Public School, I have consistently demonstrated my highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and the community. This is evidenced by:
Showing a commitment to the organisation of whole school events and extra-curricular activities such as Jump Rope for Heart, coaching of junior and senior softball teams and athletic carnival days. The coordination of these activities which have required me to regularly communicate with students, teaching staff, parents and community members to organise timetables and schedules, transport and newsletter communications. Whole school events and extra-curricular activities that I have organised were thoroughly enjoyed by students and praised by colleagues, parents and community members. This has been influential in, maintaining positive school-community partnerships. Students’ achievements at events I have coordinated are always celebrated and effectively communicated to parents and the wider community through weekly newsletters and school assemblies
Successfully engaging in team teaching opportunities as part of my daily teaching practice. Through substantial professional dialogue, sharing my expertise with colleagues and observation of my colleagues’ practice, I have been able to continually reflect and improve upon my own teaching methods, resource selection and assessment strategies, maximising student engagement levels and learning outcomes
Through the process of parent – teacher interviews I have been able to develop a trusted relationship with parents and work in collaboration with them to provide high level learning outcomes for the student. By displaying an approachable character, I promote a positive reflection back onto the school spirit and the reputation within the community
Liaising with Learning and Support Teachers, School Counsellor, School Learning Support Officer, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists to assess the individual learning needs of students in my class not only benefits the student population but also the commitment to care Oyster Bay Public School and I share
I am confident that I will further demonstrate my capacity to provide highly visible, collaborative and inclusive leadership through building relationships based upon open communication, trust and respect. Committed to ensuring ensure successful outcomes for students, staff and the whole-school community within my position as Teacher at Oyster Bay Public School.
