Rebecca Colles
Summary
Patient, innovative and creative teacher with leadership experience with valuable proficiency in teaching English as a second language to children. Highly effective communicator with experience in observing and coaching teachers, leading team meetings and liaising with parents. Passionate about encouraging children to reach their full potential in all areas of life.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 4 classroom teacher
King's College
08.2022 - Current
- Grade 4 (UK year 5) in Math, Science, English and Humanities
- Grade 5 Science.
- Grade 2 Humanities - 2022 - 2023.
- Developed a positive classroom environment that supported social-emotional learning, fostering students'' emotional intelligence.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy activities and strategies.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques that promoted a respectful and inclusive learning atmosphere.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom, facilitating individual success for all students.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and experiential learning opportunities into lesson plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of each student''s progress throughout the school year, tailoring instruction accordingly to ensure growth.
- Increased parental involvement in their child''s education through regular communication and outreach efforts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, keeping current on educational trends and best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Head of House - Layton
King's College
08.2022 - Current
- Middle leadership position leading House Layton – around 140 students plus 14 staff
- Coordinating house events such as the annual colour run and the annual house music competition, including allocating roles to staff and auditing students to find appropriate candidates for school competitions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Primary English Teacher Grades 4, 5 and 6
King's College
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Primary English teacher in the bilingual section of the school
- Planning lessons according to the Cambridge curriculum and Chinese National Curriculum
- Follow the school policies to ensure consistency and fairness
- Teach and plan engaging and student-centered lessons
- Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate lessons and assessments
- Use technology in the classroom to enhance student learning
- Pastoral care duties as classroom tutor.
Primary English Coordinator
King's College
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinate baseline tests, mid semester and end semester assessments for English grades 1 – 5
- Coordinate the International School entrance test for English students in the Bilingual School.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by maintaining clear expectations and providing consistent feedback on performance.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans incorporating various media and resources to stimulate interest in subject matter.
- Strategized and coordinated to integrate new standards, models and organizational improvements.
- Increased student engagement with diverse instructional materials tailored to different learning styles.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum content and instructional methods used by faculty members.
- Evaluated teacher performance via classroom observations and assessments, providing constructive feedback for ongoing improvement.
- Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise and guidance regarding effective classroom management techniques.
Academic Team Leader
Enreach Education
06.2008 - 04.2020
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
Critical Reading and Writing Teacher
Enreach Education
01.2008 - 04.2020
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by implementing inquiry-based learning activities in the classroom.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, collaboration, and an enthusiasm for learning.
- Designed engaging activities that catered to multiple learning styles, ensuring each student received personalized support for success.
English teacher
Shane English School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Teach students aged 2 – 90 using the Shane English School curriculum
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
English Teacher
Tessbaan 4 School
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
General English and CSWE Teacher
ALS International House
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Teach English to young adults from over the world at an Australian training center
- General English – Elementary to Upper Intermediate
- Certificate in Spoken and Written English (CSWE) – Certificates II and III.
CSWE Teacher
Queensland Academy of Technology
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Teach students to adults from all over the world at an Australian training center
- Certificate in Spoken and Written English (CSWE) – Certificates II and IV
- Modules include: communication for the workplace, pronunciation, Australian culture, conversation skills, and so on.
Procedure Writer – limited tenure
Puma Energy
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Update the company's procedures to their new format including their new logo
- Re-numbered documents in accordance with the documents and procedures policy
- Assigned job numbers to requested documents/changes to allow tracking of changes
- Sent documents to the applicable person for review/approval.
Technical Writer
Arnott's Biscuits
01.2008 - 04.2014
- Updating and creating new work instructions (task based step-by-step instructions)
- Updating and creating training programs and assessment material ensuring that material reflected the most current procedure
- Issuing and tracking training material through the training administration database.
Education
Master of Teaching - Primary Teaching
Charles Sturt University
NSW, Australia10.2024
Master of Education (TESOL) -
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Brisbane01.2017
Graduate Certificate in TESOL -
TAFE Queensland
Brisbane01.2015
Master of Arts - Children's Literature
Macquarie University
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - EnglishSociology
Charles Sturt University
01.2012
Advanced Diploma of Arts - Professional Writing
TAFE SA
01.2011
Skills
- Oral Communication Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional Strategies
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Inclusive Teaching
- School Event Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
Training
- King’s College, 2021, How to use Accelerated Reader in the classroom
- King’s College, 2021, Advanced planning for pitch, pace and progress
- King’s College, 2021, Applying WIDA “can do” descriptors to the classroom
- King’s College, 2021, Stretch and Challenge
- King’s College, 2021, How students learn effectively in a bilingual environment
- King’s College, 2021, What is a middle leader anyway?
Hobbies
Art - watercolor and drawing
Travelling - exploring new places
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
Grade 4 classroom teacher
King's College
08.2022 - Current
Head of House - Layton
King's College
08.2022 - Current
Primary English Coordinator
King's College
08.2021 - 07.2022
Primary English Teacher Grades 4, 5 and 6
King's College
04.2020 - 07.2022
English teacher
Shane English School
01.2017 - 01.2018
English Teacher
Tessbaan 4 School
05.2016 - 12.2016
General English and CSWE Teacher
ALS International House
08.2015 - 03.2016
CSWE Teacher
Queensland Academy of Technology
01.2015 - 08.2015
Procedure Writer – limited tenure
Puma Energy
09.2014 - 01.2015
Academic Team Leader
Enreach Education
06.2008 - 04.2020
Critical Reading and Writing Teacher
Enreach Education
01.2008 - 04.2020
Technical Writer
Arnott's Biscuits
01.2008 - 04.2014
Master of Teaching - Primary Teaching
Charles Sturt University
Master of Education (TESOL) -
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Graduate Certificate in TESOL -
TAFE Queensland
Master of Arts - Children's Literature
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts - EnglishSociology
Charles Sturt University
Advanced Diploma of Arts - Professional Writing
TAFE SA
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