2. As a teacher it is my responsibility and privilege to foster the innate curiosity and desire to learn that all children have. I understand that all students can achieve success when given sufficient time and support, and it is my desire to encourage my students to become independent, resourceful and resilient thinkers. To do so, I commit to provide a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment where students are engaged through the use of authentic learning projects and given the opportunity to develop their personal, social, academic and life skills. I desire to continually develop my own knowledge and skills base, acknowledging that I too am a life-long learner. The people who have shaped my attitudes and beliefs towards teaching and learning include a whole variety of educational professionals including A.S. Neill, Peter Sanders, Julie Beer, Alison Ford, Jessica Brown, Glen Pearsall, Jo Lange, and Ken Robinson. I aim to continue learning as I listen to and observe the teaching and educational philosophies of others.

3. Julie Hall 98 Mount Dandenong Road Croydon, 3136 0421 427 109 julieapple@hotmail.com Contact DetailsContact Details 2010Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) La Trobe University, Bundoora 2005Bachelor of Occupational Therapy La Trobe University, Bundoora 2001Certificate IV in Youth Development Tabor Bible College Victoria 2000Victorian Certificate of Education Bayswater Secondary CollegeEducation 2009 - 2010Staff Australia Factory Worker 2002-2010R&J Homecare Services Attendant Carer 2006 - 2009NCS Pearson Assessments & Testing Packer/Dispatcher 2006Deakin & Community Childcare Childcare Assistant Employment BackgroundEmployment Background 2006 - 2010Canterbury Gardens Community Church Sound Desk Operator Youth Bible Study Leader (2008 – 2009) Playgroup Helper (2005 – 2006) 1998-2005Christian Youth Camps Cabin Leader 2004World Vision Australia Data entry work Child Sponsorship stands Volunteer ExperienceVolunteer Experience

4. Dorset Primary School Billanook Primary School 20 days with Grade 5/625 days with Prep Donvale Christian CollegePreshill (Arlington Campus) 11 days in grade 3/4 and specialists classes.4 days with the 6’s and 7’s. Glenda Hills Assistant Principal Billanook Primary School 9728.2624 DHS Specialist Children’s Services Warrnambool  Formal and informal assessment of pediatric development  Providing play therapy for children with developmental disabilities and delays.  Working with parents and therapists to develop individual therapy plans for children.  Report and letter writing to communicate with parents and other professionals. Jessica Brown Mentor and Prep Teacher Billanook Primary School 9728.2624 brown.jessica.m@edumail.vic.gov.au Mary Thomassen Mentor and 5/6 Teacher Dorset Primary School 9725.5038 robertson.mary.m@edumail.vic.gov.au Occupational Therapy Prac.Occupational Therapy Prac. Fieldwork ObservationsFieldwork Observations Teaching PracticumTeaching Practicum Referees

5. Take on board feedback and advice from mentor teachers. Use the Tribes Agreements to encourage attentive listening, mutual respect and personal best work Ensure that students know I am watching what they are doing, even when I am talking to an individual or small group. Don’t feel rushed – better to teach one concept well than three concepts without clarity. Be flexible with time and content – take note of how students are responding to my teaching. Use a positive tone and make no fuss when moving students who are distracted. Make a real effort to get to know each student, use the first day to learn their names. Use games to engage students in learning. Take anecdotal notes to assess students learning. Engage students by getting them involved (use students instead of counters when teaching maths). Be consistent and positive with managing disruptive behaviour, and address it immediately Roam through the class when everyone is working to check student understanding, encourage and assist where required.

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