Bree Evans
Auckland,WKO
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Teacher
Oaklynn Special School
02.2019 - 07.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Class Release Teacher
Oaklynn Special School
02.2018 - 02.2021
- 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 positive relationships, being responsive to the students individual physical, emotional and social needs and providing individualised lessons and experiences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects, hands-on activities, art projects and a range of sensory experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents, teachers, therapists and support staff.
Classroom Teacher
Baverstock Oaks Primary School
07.2010 - 10.2012
- 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 behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Nursery Teacher
Our Lady and St Joseph primary school
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Managing the Nursery setting within a popular oversubscribed school, working closely with two assistants to deliver a motivating nursery curriculum, observing and assessing teaching and learning, organizing parent consultations, planning school trips, and attending staff meetings.
Kindergarten Teacher/ Health & Science teacher for Year 1-4
Corrigin District Highschool
07.2009 - 09.2009
- Planning and implementing the Kindergarten curriculum, monitoring and assessment, and organizing a display of pupils' work.
Tandem teacher in year 2 class
West Busselton Primary School
02.2008 - 07.2009
- Collaborating with another teacher to plan learning activities, monitoring and assessing children's learning, and developing teaching strategies for less able children.
Temporary Teacher
St Josephs Primary School
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Planning and implementing learning activities for Year 1 and extension classes, and attending staff meetings.
Relief Primary School Teacher
International Teacher Recruitment
09.2006 - 10.2007
- Filling in for teachers across various schools, ensuring smooth school day operations.
Nursery Teacher
Oxford Gardens Primary School
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Facilitating children's play, teaching early years curriculum, and organizing class excursions.
Early Years Co-coordinator and Nursery teacher
Southmead primary School
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Overseeing Early Years Curriculum planning, holding team meetings, and monitoring teaching strategies.
Nursery Teacher
11.2003 - 09.2004
- Teaching early years curriculum, creating student profiles, and facilitating parent meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) -
Edith Cowan University (Churchlands)
01.2002
Successful completion of year 12 -
Bunbury Catholic College
01.1996
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Trauma informed practice
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Working collaboratively
- Supporting students with high and complex learning and behaviour needs
Careeraccomplishments
-Early Years co-coordinator, London, Led team to achieve ‘very-good’ status in an OFSTED inspection.
-Professional Development in Autism, teacch approach, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Educational neuroscience, Polyvagul theory, trauma informed practice.
References
- Mr Sean Flood, Principal, Our Lady and St Joseph Primary School, London, N1 4DG, 020 7254 7353
- Emma Cutts, Associate Principal Oaklynn Special School, Auckland 098274748
- Lisa Heap Outreach Manager, Oaklynn Special School, Auckland 098274748
- Louise Doyle, Principal, Oaklynn Special School, Auckland 098274748
Additional Information
Through my work as an Outreach Teacher at Oaklynn special school, I was extremely fortunate to be mentored and coached in the work of Trauma informed practice. I have attended webinar courses by Mona Delahooke, Lori Desautels and Kelly Mahler.
The works of these professionals as well as the works of Stuart Shanker and Stephen Porges has greatly improved my understanding of Educational neuroscience and in turn made me a much more effective and compassionate practitioner, particularly when working with children who have high and complex learning needs.
Timeline
Outreach Teacher
Oaklynn Special School
02.2019 - 07.2024
Class Release Teacher
Oaklynn Special School
02.2018 - 02.2021
Classroom Teacher
Baverstock Oaks Primary School
07.2010 - 10.2012
Nursery Teacher
Our Lady and St Joseph primary school
12.2009 - 06.2010
Kindergarten Teacher/ Health & Science teacher for Year 1-4
Corrigin District Highschool
07.2009 - 09.2009
Temporary Teacher
St Josephs Primary School
06.2008 - 01.2009
Tandem teacher in year 2 class
West Busselton Primary School
02.2008 - 07.2009
Relief Primary School Teacher
International Teacher Recruitment
09.2006 - 10.2007
Nursery Teacher
Oxford Gardens Primary School
09.2006 - 09.2007
Early Years Co-coordinator and Nursery teacher
Southmead primary School
09.2004 - 12.2005
Nursery Teacher
11.2003 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) -
Edith Cowan University (Churchlands)
Successful completion of year 12 -
Bunbury Catholic College
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