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Create engaging material for collaborative learning and tailored experiences for children with diverse abilitiesCreate inspiring and imaginative blackboard drawings and story tellingProvide a variety of rich handcrafting experiences, including woodwork, blacksmithing, copper and leatherwork, to model problem-solvingPromote Outdoor Classroom experiences to allow student connection with the natural worldOrganise and run a Lyre-making workshop for 28 Class 1 parentsEngage the parent communityCreate and maintain a safe, creative and collaborative working environmentDocument and publish the process and the outcomeMy passion and dedication to immersive and integrated learning provide children, Classes 1-12, as well as adults with ways to creative engagement, natural collaboration and problem-solving. Lyre-making workshop feedback: 'This is the most engaging and creative workshop I have ever been to.'

Lesson planning and creation of engaging and experiential learning material Direct class plays to promote student creativity and expressionEngage students in participatory, collaborative learningFacilitate the development of positive character and individual virtues (principles for collaboration)Provide a variety of rich handcrafting experiences to nurture memory and culture shapingIntegrate Outdoor Classroom experiences to instil student connection and appreciation of natural surroundingsEngage local Aboriginal Elders for deep learning and cultural understanding Liaise with the school management and the parent body to strengthen school community networksEngage and involve families experiencing hardship to create a platform for trust building and supportAdministrative duties, including report writing, admin and budgetingRegular monitoring and evaluation for improved teaching practice, development and implementation of learning loopsMy continued effort and dedication to child-centered teaching, nurtured the class of 22 children to grow into a cohesive and considerate cohort of young adolescents. I was continuously commended by the school management for facilitating inclusion and consideration of varied views and needs of the community as well as for displaying the best student attendance in the Primary School.

Create engaging and differentiated learning material for students with diverse needsCreate tailored handcrafting experiencesObserve students and develop individual and group learning roadmapsMy commitment to rapport building and understanding of child's needs, has improved the outcomes of the children in our care. Through integrated learning experiences and ongoing collaborations with families, I was able to differentiate learning objectives, engage and excite students with diverse learning abilities.

Develop woodworking projects according to Australian Steiner CurriculumPromote student integrity via collaborative projects

Engage and build rapport with students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgroundsExplore student experiences, needs and desires to support individual learning pathwaysConduct photography workshops, encourage feedback and refine processesUndertake planning, budgeting and administrative dutiesCurate student artwork exhibition and organise the project launchMy ability to create space and time for sharing personal concerns and celebrating achievements encouraged proactive feedback and regularly highlighted the power of collaborative action. As an outcome of a shared creative process, 25 students presented their work at the Fitzroy Town Hall. The exhibition was highly regarded by the project funders and the community. Most importantly, the students felt proud, empowered, and fed back creating a sense of belonging.