Phone (03) 56 342 742 Mobile 0411 859 615 Email jlboa2@student.monash.edu.au Education Completed Year 12 at Trafalgar High School in 2010, where I was joint valedictorian and School Captain. Undertaking Bachelor of Primary Education at Monash University Gippsland. Student Placement Experience Monash University Placements Semester One 2011- Darnum Primary School: 5 days observations rounds in prep classroom Semester Two 2011- Darnum Primary School: 5 days observation rounds in 3/4 and 5/6 grades Semester One 2012- Drouin West Primary School: 10 days small group teaching in 3/4 grade. Semester Two 2012- Drouin West Primary School: 5 days small group and whole class teaching in 3/4 grade. Semester Two 2013- Morwell Park Primary School: 15 days whole class teaching in 3/4 grade. Semester One (Term One) 2014- Thorpdale Primary School: 24 days including a mixture of observation, small group and whole class teaching in a Grade 2/3/4. Semester One (Term Two) 2014- Voluntary work at Trafalgar Primary School, both in the Grade Prep class and Musical Futures classroom. Other Teaching Experience I work as a guitar teacher and musical mentor for the Musical Futures program at Trafalgar Primary School. During my time at Trafalgar Primary School I have also worked as a music mentor for the Boolarra Community Music Program. I have had experience leading on youth camps at Mill Valley Ranch, Lake Tyers UCA September Camp, and SUFM Beach Mission. I have been employed as an Active After School Coach and assistant tennis coach in Trafalgar region. Languages I studied Indonesian up to Year Twelve, obtaining a study score of 46. Professional Learning I have completed a Basic Intensive Training course in Glassers Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. I have further completed Professional Development for Environmental Science/Earth Science Education and Biology Education. In 2012, I completed my Community Coach training qualification to become an Active After Schools instructor. In 2014 I participated in a Professional Learning session on Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) presented by the Catholic Education Union, but also a session run by the Australian Education Union on legal responsibilities within the teaching profession. With regards to teaching the Cross-Curriculum Priority of Sustainability, I have also participated in a professional learning sessions by the Global Education Project, Cool Australia and Resource Smart AuSSi Vic. Strengths I believe I have had many opportunities to teach different subject areas and in different environments- small groups, whole classes, individual tuition. I love working with children and recognise that I learn alongside them too. My biggest strength is that I am willing and enthusiastic to learn- I recognise that I am a student myself in need of much experience, wisdom and practical strategies that come from practicum placement and my mentor teacher. I am more than willing to listen to constructive feedback and reflect on the areas of
my practice that need improvement and refinement. Weaknesses/More experience wanted I believe I need more experience teaching upper primary grades and the relevant subject areas. In my last placement my mentor teacher didnt believe in assessment, so I really need some experience in planning for and implementing a variety of assessment tools. I would also appreciate some honest feedback regarding the structure of my lessons, the effectiveness of my communication and management strategies. I believe I need more experience in group planning for units of work completed over longer periods of time. Objective for Applied Practicum Year I would really like to see an increase in my confidence as an upcoming teacher. I hope the next year will launch me into the realities of teaching; the hard work required and emotional/intellectual investment. I hope to continually shape and refine my developing pedagogy, teaching in a way which reflects my value for student collaborative construction of knowledge and nurturing the individual identities of all pupils. I hope that as well as gaining all this amazing experience from my time at your school, that I will also be able to give something back through teamwork with colleagues and participation in the school community. Hobbies, interests, sports I love music! I play guitar (electric and acoustic), piano, bass guitar, ukulele and I sing. I have been involved in several bands over the years and continue to teach guitar in the local area. I love the performing arts and I am further involved in a family holiday program at Mallacoota where I also participate in wide games and drama! In addition to music and drama, I enjoy sport, being involved for many years in local basketball, netball and tennis clubs. At the moment I enjoy running, cycling and BMX racing.