Rachel Williams

e: rachwill@live.com
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Rachel Williams
4230 South Gippsland Highway, Foster VIC 3962
T: 0439338283 E: rachwill@live.com


Personal Summary I am excited to be at the beginning of my teaching career and have enjoyed
gaining experience in many local schools. I am personally motivated to become a
teacher as I have a love for children and want to have a positive influence on their
lives, providing a supportive environment for them to learn and grow. I am a very
independent and capable person, adapting well to change and approaching new
opportunities with enthusiasm. I show initiative by volunteering my time in my
professional and personal life, to assist others and increase my experience and
exposure to situations I can learn from.

Education 2011-2014 Bachelor of Primary Education, Monash University
Achieving a distinction average.
2010 Victorian Certificate of Education
South Gippsland Secondary College in Foster. ATAR score: 84.9.


Achievements 2014 Invited to undertake the Honours Program at Monash University
2011 St Vincent de Paul Society Scholarship
2011 Rural Tertiary Scholarship
2010 Monash University Scholarship
2010 Honours Certificate in VCE outstanding academic achievement


Placements 2014 Welshpool & District Primary School (Grade 4/5/6)
- Advanced practicum (40 days compulsory + many volunteered)
2013 Yarram Primary School (Grade 1/2)
- Full Control (15 days)
2012 Fish Creek & District Primary School (Grade 5/6)
- Group and whole class teaching (15 days)
2011 Tarwin Lower Primary School (Grade 3/4 & Grade 5/6)
- Observation and group teaching (10 days)

Professional 2014 Teaching History Emma Fellows-Cooke
Development 2014 Teaching students with learning difficulties- Albert Street P.S
2014 Using iPads or Netbooks (Nearpod) CILA ICT Team
2014 POLT- Principles of Learning and Teaching Michael Dyson
2014 Catering for Diversity & ILPs Catholic Education Office
2014 Engaging in Higher Order Thinking Coby Beatson
2014 Google Drive Leongatha Primary School
2014 Global Education Project Diane Boase
2014 Legal Responsibilities Adam Surmacz
2013 Understanding AusVELS Yarram Primary School
2012 Gifted Education Margret Plunkett
2012 William Glasser Basic Intensive Training Michael Dyson


Qualifications Resuscitation, Certificate Number: 268839, Attained 2013, Refreshed 2014
Swim Australia Teacher. ID: 7235, Attained 2013
Car Drivers License, License Number: 099865010, Attained 2008

Rachel Williams
e: rachwill@live.com
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Employment Shop Assistant at Foodworks Supermarket, Toora (Part-Time) August 2013-Current
Sales and Customer Service
Fresh Produce Stock Management
Stock Replenishment
General Cleaning

Volunteer Teacher Assistant, Various Primary Schools June 2013-Current
Assisting in the Grade 5/6 class at Foster, P/1 class at Toora, Prep, Grade 3 and
Grade 5 classes at Leongatha.
I took this opportunity to gain more practical experience and resources but also to
witness programs such as Stephanie Alexanders Kitchen-Garden and Kathy Walkers
Investigations.

Tractor Operator at D.R Drainage, Piopio, NZ (Seasonal) Nov 2009-Jan 2014
Driving John Deere Tractors during Silage and Hay season
Mowing, Turning, Raking, Wrapping

Personal Interests I enjoy playing netball and I am heavily involved in the Toora Netball Club. I often
volunteer by catering for events, waitressing and also coaching junior teams. I enjoy
horse-riding, spending time with my fianc and socializing with friends.

Referees Geoff Cooling
Principal
Welshpool & District Primary School
Ph: 03 56881460
Email: cooling.geoff.g@edumail.vic.gov.au
Geoff can inform you about my commitment to Welshpool and District Primary School
over my advanced practicum experience. He has witnessed my professionalism and
enthusiasm within the school and other extra curricular activities.

Gabrielle Boyd
Mentor Teacher (4
th
Year)
Welshpool & District Primary School
Ph: 03 56881460
Email: boyd.gabrielle.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Gabrielle can talk about my rapport with the students, my ability to be flexible and my
professional approach to teaching. Gabrielle has supported my development as a
teacher and can comment on my teaching aptitude and assessment records along
with communication to all members within the school community.

Fiona Mallett
Mentor Teacher (3
rd
Year)
Yarram Primary School
Ph: 03 5182 5688
Fiona can notify you about my three-week full-time teaching experience in relation to
fitting into the school, building relationships with students, planning, preparing and
implementing lessons.

Anish Singla
Owner/Manager
Foodworks Toora
Ph: 0431431216
Anish can support my commitment to my job, professionalism, reliability, interaction
with customers and colleagues, ability to be flexible and quality work ethic.