FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REPORT 2018

Student ID
Pre-service Teacher Crystal Mellett 2135 155

School Tyndale Christian School – Strathalbyn Campus

Learning Area
Mentor Teacher(s) Christina Lewis English

Learning Area
Clint Giggins Visual Arts

School Co-ordinator Meredith Lockery

Coordinator
University Liaison Liz Rosevear Caz Lewis

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Teaching Days 10 introductory days + 30 day block: 40 days 
8 week Country/Term 2 Placement: 40 days 
Extended Placement: Up to 65 days 

CONTEXT Please add brief context statements about the school and class:
School sector; size and composition of campus (R-12, Area, Primary); particular
features or unique characteristics; index of disadvantage.
School
Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn is an R-12 school of 360 students. The vision of Tyndale
Christian School is to be a Christian community that fosters innovation and excellence in its programs
for the academic, vocational and physical development of students and that nurtures spiritual and
emotional growth and prepares students to move into life beyond the School, confident and competent
in their chosen field, and with an understanding of their spiritual and social responsibilities to the local,
national and international communities to which they belong. The type of community that Tyndale
aspires to be is based on the Christian world view as revealed by the Bible. The key values that are
encouraged at Tyndale are Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. Tyndale has an open enrolment
policy, accepting all students irrespective of the cultural, religious or economic background of their
families, or students' academic, social or physical abilities.

Class (including children with special needs)

Crystal taught Year 7, 8, 9, and 11 English and Year 9-12 Art.

Classes taught by Crystal included students with Dyslexia, students on the Autism Spectrum, and
students with memory retention issues.
ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS
Please place an ‘X’ at the point along each continuum that best represents the development of the pre-service
teacher towards each of the standards at this time.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Standard 1 Know students and how they learn

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

Standard 2 Know the content and how to teach it

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Standard 3 Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

Standard 4 Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

Standard 5 Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Standard 6 Engage in professional learning

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

Standard 7 Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient
SUMMARY STATEMENTS (You may choose to comment on both personal and professional characteristics)

School Coordinator/Principal
It has been a pleasure to have Crystal as part of the Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn
community. She has thoroughly engaged in the learning opportunities available during her
placement and has made insightful contributions in professional discussions. She build great
relationships with students and teachers alike.

I wish her well in her teaching career. She has much to offer to school communities.

Date:
22 May 2018
Name:

University Liaison

During her recent teaching block, Crystal demonstrated excellent teaching skills overall. She was hard
working, organised, and her interim report and PLP, with the self evaluation, were detailed and
perceptive.

Crystal included detailed lesson plans for both the observed lessons and the intended learning outcomes
were made very clear at the beginning of the lessons and an effective review of the previous lessons
effective lesson introductions. Crystal displayed strong content knowledge when teaching both the
Visual Arts and English lessons. She effectively moved around the classroom giving individual support
and feedback to the students. Her questioning techniques were appropriate with Crystal ensuring that
the students were given opportunities to expand on their answers and explain them in more detail. The
students were also strongly encouraged to be creative. The lessons were well sequenced and structured
and it was obvious that Crystal had included tasks for students with varying abilities enabling them to
be challenged. Varied activities during the lessons catered for all to complete appropriate learning tasks
during the lessons.

Crystal had a very relaxed and calm manner in the classroom. Students willingly participated and it was
very apparent that they enjoyed having Crystal as their teacher. With continued development of her
behaviour management strategies, as well as constantly being aware of the importance of planning
appropriate tasks for students with diverse learning abilities, I am confident that Crystal will be a very
competent teacher.

I wish her all the very best.

Name: Liz Rosevear Date: 24/07/2018

SUMMARY STATEMENT (May be used as a referee statement)

Classroom Teacher/Mentor
Student Name: Learning Area:
Crystal Mellett English
Professional Knowledge

Crystal aimed to involve students in their learning through diverse learning methods. She encouraged
visual, verbal, and logical learning styles throughout her lesson plans that combined these elements
and as such enabled many in the class to achieve the set outcomes comfortably. I encourage Crystal to
focus on continuously improving her behaviour management strategies. Through having a clear
process, with a logical progression of known consequences, she will feel more confident in the
implementation of these steps.

Crystal demonstrated detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject content. She carefully
researched the literary techniques that arose from the class texts and showcased her understanding
through class discussions and supporting documentation.

Our classroom is made up of students with diverse learning and social needs. After consultation,
Crystal was able to identify students who required extra learning support and modified assessment
tasks in order to encourage academic success. Here, she addressed the required learning outcomes of
the assignment but altered the method and/or learning style in order to meet both the needs of the
Australian Curriculum and the individual. This proved successful, with students being able to achieve
their learning goals.

Professional Practice

Crystal demonstrated detailed as well as flexible unit and lesson planning. She completed lesson plans
which we discussed prior to their implementation in class in which each task was allocated a certain
amount of time. This demonstrated thorough and meticulous planning. Crystal endeavoured to provide
constructive feedback to her students. Her comments were fair and encouraging and she sought
clarification in regards to grade allocation when required. Our learning environment was challenging at
times. Crystal was aware of this and openly employed strategies such as moving individual students, in
order to continuously promote a safe and supportive environment. This was done in a fair and
equitable manner with the interests of all of her students in mind.

Professional Engagement

Crystal actively partook in professional conversations with staff and peers in a bid to continuously
evolve and improve her teaching methodologies. She willingly welcomed constructive feedback and
attempted to implement the suggestions made which showcased her desire to develop as a
practitioner. Crystal demonstrated a genuine interest in all of her students whilst at Tyndale. She
fostered trusting and respectful relationships through continuous academic encouragement, open
dialogue, moving throughout the space and connecting with every student during many lessons.

Written by: Christina Lewis Date: 05/07/2018

 SUMMARY ASSESSMENT (To be agreed by the School Coordinator and the University Liaison)

In our opinion (Insert full name)

has demonstrated the following overall level of performance in this final professional experience:
(Please click on appropriate box below)

☐ Fail

☐ Pass

☐ Credit

☐ Distinction

☒ High Distinction

NOTES FOR COMPLETING THIS REPORT

The pre-service teacher may wish to submit this report with an application for employment. Please avoid the use of
acronyms as student reports are often viewed by interstate and international employers who are not always familiar
with South Australian nomenclature.

Please keep an electronic copy of this report and submit the report to the University Liaison for
completion.

If this is not possible then please email it directly to: mssprofexp@flinders.edu.au