LOUISE JOHNSON

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7 Parkwater Close Upper Kedron Qld 4055 0408 076 685 locklouise@hotmail.com

:::: KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

:::: QUALIFICATIONS
2010 2004 1999 1999 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Macquarie University

Diploma of Comunity Services (Childrens Services)

CHC50399 - Open Learning Institute

Certificate III in Child Care and Education

CN0323 Southbank Institute of TAFE Southbank Institute of TAFE

Certificate II in Workplace First Aid

:::: REGISTRATIONS
Queensland College of Teachers Positive Notice Blue Card

Provisional Registration in progress 859395/1 Valid to 5 August 2011

:::: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aug 09 Nov 09 Responsibilities / Achievements Sucessfully managed a class recognised as challenging Building relationships with parents and staff Internship (4th yr Bachelor)

Patricks Road State School, Year 1

Reflective practice and professional renewal Daily reflection on teaching outcomes, discussion with teachers on issues, approaches and opportunities, adjusting approach based on differing learning levels of various students in order to promote postive outcomes. Identify and attend regular professional development opportunities to ensure high levels of competency and relevance to classroom challenges Designing and implementing learning experiences 1

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Language, literacy and numeracy Intellectually challenging learning experiences suitable for all levels in the classroom Celebrating diversity in activities and interactions Assessing and reporting constructively on student learning and progress Applicaton of early childhood philosphies... Play based activities to facilitate learning Adoption of child oriented learning facilitation balanced with traditional approaches to teaching Creating a dynamic learning environment where individual learning needs and capacities are recongised and fostered. and maintain a safe learning environment Supervision of playground activities Following and applying anti-bullying policies Behaviour management in classroom environment Promote individual responsibilities of children to contribute to a safe environment Natural consequences of their choices Lead (firedrills, stranger danger or personal safety????) Role modelling appropriate behaviour at all times Follow occupational health and safety guidelines.... ensuring

Build and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with parents, teachers, students and the wider school community. Engage with other staff and team members on planning, projects and other initiatives (fetes, fun days, excursions, incursions) Positive communication with parents, encourage input, formal and informal meetings, including parent teacher interviews, parent/helpers, involvement in culmination activities. Promote and support greater parent engagement through involvement in learning activiites at home. Information sharing building reciprocal relationships with parents to enhance parent/student/teacher effectiveness. Prepare documentation displays to allow parents to follow the process of students learning Work as a member of a team in the school setting Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.... Work with Yr level team Work with Early Years Work across Whole of School initiatives Participate in ad hoc and extra-curricular activities as required Maintain a safe working environment Summative reporting (report cards) Provide long and short term plans at commencement of year Demonstrated ability to meet curriculum requirements through initial planning Participated in term planning overview to meet curriculum outcomes Negotiate curriculum with children to determine approach

Mar 09 - Apr 09

Guided Experience 4th yr Bachelor (Early Primary)

Grovely State School, Prep

Responsibilities / Achievements Focus on play based learning activities -

Sep 08 (3.5wks)

Guided Experience 3rd yr Bachelor (Early Primary)

Forrest Primary School, Year 2

Responsibilities / Achievements Interactive whiteboards (technology solutions)

Apr 08 May 08

Guided Experience 3rd yr Bachelor (prior to school settings)

The Park School for Early Learning, 3-4 year olds

Responsibilities / Achievements Oct 05 Guided Experience 2nd yr Bachelor (prior to school settings)

KU - CT Lewis Child Care Centre, 0-2 year olds

Responsibilities / Achievements .

Nov 03 Dec 03 Apr 02 May 02 Jun 99 Nov 01

Vocational Placement Diploma

Robina Town Child Care, 5 year olds

Vocational Placement - Diploma

Little Pals Child Care Centre, 4 year olds

Child Care Assistant / Relief Group Leader

Little Pals Child Care Centre (left on Maternity Leave)

Responsibilities / Achievements . Child Care Assistant Relief

Sep 99 Dec 99 Responsibilities / Achievements Aug 99 May 99

Brisbane Child Care Staffing Agency

Worked in a variety of settings and centres

Vocational Placement Certificate Vocational Placement Certificate

Little Pals Child Care Centre 2-3 year olds Childrens Garden Child Care Centre 4-5 year olds
Various Employment not relevant to Child Care and Education 3

Prior to March 1999

:::: RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2010 2009 Bullying Sollutions Seminar Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation

Introduction to QSAs Literacy and Numeracy Indicators, P-3 Learning Framework and Year Learning Statements

DET Cluster Patricks Road State School

2009

Professional Development On Training

Analysis of Naplan data, Responsible Behaviour Plan, Pro social Behaviour, Teaching Philosophy Patricks Road State School
Hit the Ground Running Conference

2009 2008 2001 2001 2000

Beginning and Establishing Teachers Association

Supporting Reading at Home David Hornsby

Campbell Primary School ACT Northern C.A.R.E. Team Northern C.A.R.E. Team Nutrition Australia

Aboriginal Inclusive Program Autism Spectrum Disorders Dr. Tony Attwood Nutrition and Food Handling Course

:::: VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

2010 2009 - 2010 2008 Clean Up Australia Day

St Andrews Catholic School

Classroom Assistance - Literacy Groups (Years 1, 3 & 4)

Ferny Grove State School Qld

Classroom Assistance Literacy (Year 1) Wakakirri production Costumes

Campbell Primary School ACT

2007 1999 1999

Classroom Assistance Maths Groups (Kindergarten)

Holsworthy Primary School NSW

Kangaroo Point Festival

The Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Queensland

Barefoot in the Park Under 8s week

Early Childhood Australia (formerly the Australian Early Childhood Association)

:::: PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Queensland Teachers Union (Student Member) Early Childhood Teachers Association Beginning and Establishing Teachers Association E:lit Primary English Teaching Association Primmary Connections Forum Early Childhood Australia - Web Watch CSIRO - Science by E-mail

:::: PROFESSIONAL REFEREES

June McCrorie Year 1 Teacher Patricks Road State School
Referees contact details will be provided at interview or upon request.