Ashlee Clare NSW Teacher Accreditation Number: 318993

WWCC Clearance Number: WWC0348571E

20 McAllisters Road Bilambil Heights, NSW 2486 Phone: 0419542717 email: aclare01@gmail.com

Career Profile

Passionate, dedicated and organised K-6 primary teacher seeking a graduate teaching position
Committed to providing quality education programs for young people guided by the Australian Professional Standards
for Teachers and the NSW syllabuses
Can differentiate lesson plans to fulfill the learning needs of all students
Can utilise a range of ICTs to strengthen classroom learning experiences
Self-motivated, life long learner and keen to share my passion
Enhancing student wellbeing through safe and supportive learning environments is a key endeavor

Education

2014- expected to graduate December 2017: Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Southern Cross University
Learning and Support Specialisation (area of interest)
Current GPA: 6.0 (on a 7 point scale)

Mandatory checks and Training

Working With Children Check: WWC0348571E (exp. 8th April 2019)

Anaphylaxis e-training (ASCIA July 31 2017)
e-Emergency Care (APTSs) (July 31 2017
Child Protection Awareness Training (2017)

Summary of Professional Development

Certificate of Achievement for the Building Resilience in Teacher Education (BRITE) professional learning program
(2017)
Certificate of Participation for the Primary Connections Ready: Pre-service Teacher Program 12 hours of professional
learning (2016)
Traditional Indigenous Games Presenter training 2016 (NSW Office of Sport and Recreation)

Achievements

Received a scholarship to participate in a short-term cultural and educational immersion experience in schools in
Vietnam (2016)
Certificate of Appreciation for volunteering in the Elanora State High School XCELerate Program (2016 SCU Science
Lab sessions)
Received HD for a HSIE assignment - Historical Childrens book. Was asked to share my book with the Richmond
River Historical Society (2015)
Professional Teaching Experience

2017 Student Teacher at Mudgeeraba Creek State School

16 day Specialisation Professional Experience (Special Education Program- SEP)

Key Achievements:
Prepared differentiated literacy and numeracy lessons for small groups of students with additional learning needs and
disabilities
Utilised a range of appropriate resources and teaching strategies suitable for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) and/or Intellectual Disability (ID)
Worked one on one with a year 5 student who has Down Syndrome and was working at a pre-kindergarten level
Integrated programs that focus on social skills, life skills (e.g. cooking), anger management and gross motor
Planned learning experiences which required students to work both independently and collaboratively, which in turn
promoted self-motivation and communication between peers (key focus in the SEP)
Provided constructive and timely feedback so students were aware of their learning progression and achievement of
personal goals
Participated in a professional development session The management of actual or potential aggression foundation
course which provided great insight into care, welfare, safety and security in a school environment
Implemented a wide range of behaviour management strategies suitable for students in SEP

2017 Student Teacher at Banora Point Public School

Part B: 23 days Final Professional Experience (Kindergarten)

Key Achievements:

Actively engaged students through a variety of learning experiences which included ICTs and group work, whole class
and individual teaching
Engaged in pre-testing and post-testing of students to gain knowledge and understanding of students specific needs
Participated in staff development where current studies on education pedagogy were presented
Evaluated and reflected on the effectiveness of my teaching and learning experience and adjusted planning when
required
Developed strategies to manage behaviour in and out of the classroom
Participated in an L3 training day and incorporated learnt strategies during daily literacy sessions
Established and maintained positive relationships within the school community
Taught up to 100% of a teachers load in the final 2 weeks

2017 Student Teacher at Banora Point Public School

Part A: 13 days Early Start Program (ESP) (Kindergarten)

Key achievements:

Observed and participated in Best Start interviews and lodged results

Welcomed students, parents/ carers on the first day of school
Developed professional relationships with parents/ carers, colleagues and students
Implemented the Orientation, Guided Discovery, Exploration and Reflection (OGER) framework in order to
successfully achieve learning intentions

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 Resourced, designed and implemented relevant assessment tasks both formal and informal
Developed a PowerPoint resource and shared with ES1 teachers for the Parent Reading Program
Utilised ICTs in literacy and numeracy teaching sessions to assist students in extending their knowledge of the ES1
curriculum

2015 Student Teacher at Terranora Primary School

30 days Professional Experience (Year 2)

Key achievements:

Implemented the OGER framework including assessment and learning intentions

Modified and implemented a HSIE unit of work
Developed professional relationships with parents/ carers
Prepared lessons with a variety of teaching and learning strategies including differentiated curriculum, collaborative
learning, ICT, and higher order thinking
Guided the planning and implementation through observations and formal assessments
Provided students with consistent feedback to enhance performance and motivate students to set personal goals

2014 Student Teacher at Lindersfarne Anglican Grammar

14 days Professional Experience (Year 4)

Key achievements:

Team taught with a pre-service teacher

Pastoral care duties
Developed rapport with students
Utilised a variety of resources in order to address/ cater for the variety of learning needs present in the classroom
Developed skills for reflective practice and behaviour management
Attended a PD session on internet safety

Employment History

August- September 2017: Kindergarten Learning and Support Teacher (LaST) at Banora Point Primary School
Facilitated daily literacy sessions with 5 groups of 3-4 students over a period of 6 weeks
Teaching focus ensured students gained greater confidence to utilise effective reading and writing strategies based on
the L3 reading program
Monitored, recorded data and assessed student progress through familiar reading, guided writing and sound work

August 2017- current: Casual teacher at Banora Point Public School

Ensures that positive and challenging learning environments are maintained
Provides relevant and appropriate learning activities for all year levels
Participates in whole-school activities (e.g. sports carnivals)
Contributes to special events and excursions (e.g. school Carinvale, Kindergarten Frolic)

Referees
Sally Chalker Janice ODonohue Judith McAndrew
Professional Experience Mentor Teacher Professional Experience Mentor Teacher Character reference 3
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