PERSONAL DETAILS

Full Name
Date of Birth
Address
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Jessica Lee Ellis

27th April 1981
129 Burniston Street Scarborough 6019

Email

0403858263

TRBWA

Jessica.Ellis@education.wa.edu.au

WWCC
DET ID

33063997
1209096
403858263

SUMMARY
I am a disciplined and committed Early Childhood educator, having
recently worked as a Teacher at a number of schools in Western Australia.
I hold a Bachelor of Education, with a specialisation in Early Childhood
Education and a registered member of WACOT. I have considerable
experience in the Arts and Information Technology. I am a teacher with a
well developed friendly and caring disposition and excellent interpersonal
and communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2015 - Present

2010 - 2014 Deanmore Primary

School (DPS)

Early Childhood Relief Teacher

Responsibilities
Plan and create a range of hands on
and engaging lessons in line with
the Australian Curriculum
Manage and monitor student
behaviour and individual
progress
Utilise the available resources to
create a range of play based
activities to cater for
differentiated learning

 Be flexible and adaptable

2011- 2013 Fulltime
Classroom Pre-Primary
Teacher
(Recommended for classroom teacher
by the principal Jeannette Metcalf)
2010 - Fulltime Classroom
Pre-Primary/Yr 1 Teacher
Key Responsibilities and
Achievements
Plan, implement and assess student
centered programs that support
whole school development plans
a
create effective play- based programs
and learning environments, that
support the NQS and the
Australian Curriculum
Participated in curriculum policy
development
Developed learning and teaching
programs, namely mathematics
and used On-Entry data to plan
interventions and extension
programs
Organised and facilitated parent
information sessions
Member of the Mathematics and
Library Committee
Official school photographer - some
photos are seen on Deanmore's
Website and in school plan
Work with Admin to help with the
structure of Independent Public
School Business Planning.
2009 North Cottesloe Primary School Conducted Performance
(NCPS)
Management meetings for
Education Assistants

2007- 2008 Kapinara

Supported colleagues in the field of

Information Communications
Technology (Smart boards and
ICT learning experiences)
Maintain ongoing communication with
parents regarding childrens
activities, behaviour, and
development, and responded to
all parents concerns as they
arise.
Established a learning environment to
meet and enhance the childrens
needs of emotional, intellectual
and social strengths in line with
Kids Matter.
Developed excellent ICT learning
objects using an Interactive
Whiteboard.
Consolidated my knowledge of the
Australian Curriculum.
Successfully implemented classroom
management strategies and
developed excellent behaviour
management techniques.
Assessed children's development and
learning and reported
appropriately to parents with the
use of interviews.
Organised successful class
excursions and incursions.
Roles completed over the duration at
NCPS Part Time positions
Pre-Primary Classroom
Teacher
Support Teacher- Children
with Special Needs and ESL
children
Junior Library Skills
Teacher

2007-2009 Relief Teacher

Key Responsibilities and

Achievements
Planning, assessing and
implementing student centered
educative programs that support
whole school development
plans.
Recommended for Year 1 classroom
teacher by the principal Wayne
Press for 2010
Assessed children's development and
learning and reported
appropriately.
Modified and created daily instruction
and activities for children with
special needs to successfully
achieve IEP goals.
Developed excellent ICT skills
including using an Interactive
Whiteboard
Member of Technology Committee.
Member of Library Committee.
Professional Learning (PL) support,
sharing and presenting to staff.
Supporting colleagues in the field of
Information Technology (Smart
boards and ICT learning
experiences)
Planned, assessed and implemented
Library Skills Program for Years
1 and 2
Delivered appropriate work for ESL
children to ensure all children
achieved their full potential.
Roles completed over the duration at
KPS Part Time positions
Music Teacher
Year 1/2 Classroom
Teacher

Pre-Primary Teacher
Requested to return in 2008 for an
available 0.7 position by the principal
Jane Rowland.
Key Responsibilities and
Achievements
Upon recommendation by Assistant
teacher Program Mentor at
Kapinara, Obtained Semester 2
part-time positions.
Planning, assessing and
implementing student centred
educative programs that support
whole school development
plans.
Occupational Health and Safety
Representative
Conducted Performance
management meeting for
education assistants
Planned, assessed and implemented
Music Programs for Years PrePrimary, Year 1 and 2.
Organised successful class
excursions and incursions
Kindergarten to Year 7
Classroom Teacher
Key Responsibilities and
Achievements
Daily classroom management,
monitoring student behaviour
and individual student progress
Planning and implementing lessons in
accordance with to children
outcome statements
The ability to utilise available
resources and be creative
The ability to be flexible and

adaptable.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
2013
Rainbow Assessment Tool- Phonological Awareness
Early Childhood - Guide to the National Quality Standard
Framing questions with Cooperative Learning
Teacher Workshop - supporting children with Hearing, Speech and Language
Difficulties in the Classroom
Kids Matter - Australian Primary Schools Mental Health Initiative
Duty of Care and Excursions
2012
Accountable and Ethical Decision Making
Aboriginal Studies - Australian Curriculum
Cyber Safety Outreach PD for Educators: Cybersaftey in Schools
Year 3 Naplan/ ACARA/ Exemplar - writing assessment rubric- Exposition
Asthma Training
Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) Teacher Training
TOPS Taster
Refresher Training Program for schools - ASCIA Allergy and Anaphylaxiss
2011
Smart Board Professional Learning
Introductory Session to Words Their Way
Presentation by Marine Waters
Australian Curriculum Science in a Nut Shell
Australian Curriculum - Asia
Independent Public School Business Planning
Phonics: Fun with Sounds and Letters
Protective Behaviours (online) Module 1 to 6
Phonological Awareness and Phonics: practical session
Implementation of the Australian Curriculum
Phonological Awareness Playing with Sounds
SDERA Planning for 2012
Refresher Training Program for schools - ASCIA Allergy and Anaphylaxiss
Management
Child Protection Professional Learning Program
2010

Smart Board Professional Learning

Anaphylaxis training
Child Protection Professional Learning
Asthma Education Session
SDERA Challenges and Choices: Resilience, Drug and Road Safety Education

2009
Online Protective Professional Learning
Anaphylaxis training
Asthma Education Session
Twilight Seminar: The Politics of Curriculum Today
SIS Reporting Seminar
2008
Graduate Module 2
Graduate Module 3
Graduate Module 4
Kindergarten and Pre-Primary Profiles
2007
Graduate Module 1
SIS Reporting
Fundamental Movement Skills Program
First Steps Mathematics
First Step Language
REFEREES
Jeanette Metcalf
Principal
Deanmore Primary School
21 Deanmore Road,
Karrinyup, WA
6018
Ph: 08 93411610
Fax:089245 2405
Email:jeanette.metcalf@det.wa.edu.au
Michelle Poilly
Teacher
Deanmore Primary School
21 Deanmore Road,
Karrinyup, WA
6018
Ph: 08 93411610
Fax:089245 2405

Email: michelle.ivan@det.wa.edu.au