Referee Statement

Applicants for employment as a teacher in a Queensland state school are required to include two (2) Referee
Statements in their Professional Folio. This statement must be completed by professional referees who are
able to comment on the applicants demonstration of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Applicants Name

Karen Thompson

University Name (Graduates only)

James Cook University

Please provide honest and explicit comments about how the applicant has demonstrated the Australian
Professional Standards for Teachers.
Professional Standards Domains

Comments

Professional Knowledge
Know students and how they learn
Know the content and how to teach
it

Karen followed the Australian Curriculum and C2C planning documents to plan
learning experiences that developed language, literacy and numeracy skills
and concepts. She demonstrated the ability to differentiate her curriculum and
pedagogy to be responsive to the needs of all learners. Karen regularly
evaluated her lessons and reflected on how she could improve elements of her
planning, behaviour management, pedagogy or assessment techniques.

Professional Practice
Plan for and implement effective
teaching and learning
Create and maintain supportive
and safe learning environments
Assess, provide feedback and
report on student learning

Karen designed and implemented a range of engaging and

flexible learning experiences in all key learning areas, which
involved all students in meaningful activities. She created and
maintained a safe and supportive learning environment which
focused on developing a positive atmosphere. Karen assessed
students using various assessment tools and constructively
reported back to students as their teacher. Her planning and
assessment reflected a sound knowledge of the diversity of
learners in the class and how to accurately cater for them.

Professional Engagement
Engage in professional learning
Engage professionally with
colleagues, parents/carers and the
community

Karen participated and contributed effectively in our school

moderation with other year levels. She worked to establish and
maintain positive and productive relationships with families and
communicated with all parents openly and honestly. Karen worked
well as a part of a team within our small school context.

Referee Details - Referees may be contacted by the interview panel.

Name

Michelle Powell

Position

Teacher

School /
Organisation
Relationship to
Applicant

Tambo State School

Telephone

Work

Email

mpowe173@eq.edu.au

Signature

Michelle Powell

Eg. Supervising Teacher, Colleague

Supervising Teacher
(07) 4621 7333

Other

0409 653 331

Date

14.08.15

Information about how to complete the statement is included in the Information for Supervising and Mentor
Teachers document.