Josephine Faraonio
Athelstone
Summary
I am a caring, creative and professional educator with over 20 years experience. I deem it important to set up classroom expectations from day one to ensure that each child under my care feels safe and valued. Developing and nurturing the whole child through faith-based learning is something I value highly and have witnessed many fruits from this approach. Finally, building strong relationships with students, parents and staff helps to foster an enjoyable learning environment and educational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
TRT in Department School
Various
2022.09 - Current
- Offering support, guidance and continuity in various schools to students and staff.
- Provide and maintain an educational atmosphere and ensure learning continues when primary educators take some time off.
- Worked for 5 weeks in a .4 position at Paradise Primary School teaching Chinese students on a temporary exchange program.
Year 1 (.2) Contract Teacher
St Pius X Primary School
2024.04 - 2025.01
- Promoted a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and respected.
- Improved students'' writing abilities by providing constructive feedback and targeted instruction on grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Supported the professional development of fellow teachers by sharing resources, ideas, and best practices at staff meetings.
Teacher Grade 3, 7, 4 and 2 Contracts
St Pius X Primary School
2014.04 - 2021.10
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced literacy skills with he InitiaLiteracy program
- Nurtured and help to develop student's faith through the Religious Education units.
Teacher (1.0) Permanent
St Augustine's Parish School
2006.02 - 2007.08
- Served on the school board committee
Teacher (1.0 FTE) Grade 4 and Grade4/5th Grade Teacher
Caritas College Port Augusta
2004.01 - 2006.01
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teacher (1.0 FTE) Grade 6/7
St Pius X Primary School
2003.10 - 2003.12
- Term 4 Contract teaching a Grade 6/7 class
Education
Bachelor of Education Junior Primary/Primary - Physical Education
University of South Australia
Magill, SA2003-07
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Child development- developing the whole child
- Faith based learning
Timeline
Year 1 (.2) Contract Teacher
St Pius X Primary School
2024.04 - 2025.01
TRT in Department School
Various
2022.09 - Current
Teacher Grade 3, 7, 4 and 2 Contracts
St Pius X Primary School
2014.04 - 2021.10
Teacher (1.0) Permanent
St Augustine's Parish School
2006.02 - 2007.08
Teacher (1.0 FTE) Grade 4 and Grade4/5th Grade Teacher
Caritas College Port Augusta
2004.01 - 2006.01
Teacher (1.0 FTE) Grade 6/7
St Pius X Primary School
2003.10 - 2003.12
Bachelor of Education Junior Primary/Primary - Physical Education
University of South Australia