NAME: Georgia Stephenson

ADDRESS: Carnegie VIC 3163

PHONE: 0432 64 3778
EMAIL: stephensongeorgia@hotmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
My career objective is to create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment that provides students with the
opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding. As a graduate entering the profession I am very passionate and
enthusiastic about teaching. I endeavour to engage and develop students into active learners by providing authentic
learning experiences.
Please use this link to see examples of my in-school experience, as well as my journey through the Australian Institute
for Teaching and School Leadership, Standards for Graduating Teachers. http://georgiastephensoneportfolio.weebly.com/
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EDUCATION
1995 -2002

P6
Kingston Heath Primary School

2003-2008

Year 7- 12
Kilvington Girls Grammar

2011-2014

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Australian Catholic University (Melbourne)
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Brain based teaching, 2014
Differentiation for EAL/D students, 2014
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders histories and cultures, 2014
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011

Le Page Primary
Debbie Ball
Developing relationships with students, parents and teachers
Observing effective teaching methods
Working/scaffolding individual and small groups of students

Grade 4/5

2012

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary

Terry Foley
3 week block placement
Teaching lessons individually and in sequence (Minimum of 20 lessons)
Developing successful lesson transitions

Grade 3/4

2012

Elwood Primary
Tim Ghys
3 week block placement
School excursions
Planning and implementing Half day and full day programs

Grade 6

2013

Valkstone Primary
Kate Newey
Grade 2
4 week block placement
End of year concert rehearsal
Developing strong behavioural management strategies
Planning and collaborating with colleagues about class structures for the next year

2013

Atherton Gardens Homework club

Developing rapport when working one on one with a student
Developing individual instruction
Developing successful strategies for inclusive and engaging lessons

Tutor

2014
McKinnon Primary
Angela Henry
Grade 4
8 week block placement
4 week full control
Participating in student/parent/teacher conferences
Differentiating instruction for EAL students
Developing enabling and extension activities in order to cater for the variety of learning styles in the classroom
Collecting and interpreting assessment data
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EMPLOYMENT
(2010 current)

Sportsgirl

Retail Assistant

Sales
Product knowledge

Cash handling
Customer relations

Stock take
Visual merchandising

McDonalds Barista
Party hostess

(2006-2010)
Cash handling
Customer relations

Casual
Sales
Product knowledge

Camp Wa-klo(Jaffery, New Hampshire, USA)

(2009)

Camp Councillor

Aerobics instructor
Dance instructor
Arts and Crafts instructor
American Red Cross First Aid
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OTHER SKILLS
CPR (2012)
Anaphylaxis (2012)
First Aid (2012)
Certificate from Cybersmart (2014)
Teachers Lacrosse Certificate
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KEY SKILLS
Communication:
I have the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people both in and out of the
professional world.
Enthusiasm to learn:
I am not afraid to ask questions to extend my knowledge and my teaching practice.
Organised:
I understand and identify the importance of prioritising and planning.
Teamwork:
I am able to work productively both in a team environment and independently.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS
Ballet 1992- 2006
Contemporary Dance 2004-2006
Microneers dance troupe 2003-2005
Jazz 1998-2001
Netball 1997-2001
Drama 1999-2004
School Musicals 1999-2008
Volunteer at Le Page Primary Camp 2011
Volunteer at Le Page Primary Camp 2012
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PERSONAL INTERESTS

Travel
Music
Fashion

Dance
Movies
Theatre

REFEREES
Angela Henry

Associate Teacher Final Placement

McKinnon Primary School
0432995218

Kirsty Stekel

Store Manager
Sportsgirl
0412532106

Olivia Morrow

Store Manager
McDonalds
0409439605

VIT registration pending the completion of my Bachelor of Primary Teaching, at ACU, November 2014