Priscilla Browne
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Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in differentiated instruction and literacy development, honed across roles at the Department of Education S.A. and N.S.W. Elevated student engagement and achievement through innovative teaching strategies and empathetic support. Excelled in faculty collaboration and cultural sensitivity, ensuring comprehensive learning experiences.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Relief Teacher
Department of Education S.A.
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
K-6 Classroom Teacher / Relief K-6 Teacher/Acting Lead
Department of Education & Training N.S.W.
01.1991 - 02.2021
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Charles Sturt University- N.S.W.
04-1992
Diploma Of Teaching - Education
Charles Sturt University - Mitchell
Bathurst, NSW04-1990
Skills
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Reporting and documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Empathy and patience
- Curriculum compliance with [state]
- Literacy development
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student needs assessment
- Student-centered learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Faculty collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Temporary Relief Teacher
Department of Education S.A.
01.2024 - 12.2024
Classroom Teacher
Department Of Education
01.2023 - 01.2024
K-6 Classroom Teacher / Relief K-6 Teacher/Acting Lead
Department of Education & Training N.S.W.
01.1991 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Education - Education
Charles Sturt University- N.S.W.
Diploma Of Teaching - Education
Charles Sturt University - Mitchell
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