Olivia Petkofski Teaching Cv

Olivia A Petkofski [email protected]

KEY SKILLS 

Fluent German language skills.

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Conversational Spanish language skills.

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Collaboration

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Creativity

EDUCATION & TRAINING Bachelor’s Degree in Education, 2011 Elementary Education and Teaching English as a Second Language  Elvina David Merit Scholarship recipient Additional Certifications:  Language Arts endorsement  Middle Years endorsement  TESL endorsement  Valid Blue Card  USA Teaching Licence  First Aid and CPR

+0401 602 604

90/1914 Creek Road Cannon Hill, QLD 4170

Primary-level educator seeking employment in a diverse and supportive school environment. Resourceful, bilingual teacher with highly developed multicultural, organisational, practical and creative skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Prep Teacher St Anthony’s School, Jan 2018-Present  Develop and implement creative interdisciplinary lessons.  Maintain frequent communication with parents and cohort to support wellbeing of students.  Promote curiosity and learning through the use of small group and whole group instruction.  Support students in improving their PM reading scores by several levels.  Differentiate lessons to effectively support individual learning.  Facilitate a year-wide Japanese language program.  Participate in extracurricular school events to promote a positive school community.  Promote global awareness through the celebration of the students’ cultures.  Collaborate with staff and families to improve challenging behaviours in students. Year 4 Teacher St Anthony’s School, Jan 2017-Dec 2017  Introduced various forms of technology and media to promote learning.  Implemented effective wellbeing lessons to promote emotional awareness.  Collaborated with parents and staff members to support the individual needs of students.  Developed effective behaviour management plans for individual students.  Encouraged multicultural appreciation in the school through the practice of international holidays.  Accommodated a variety special needs through individualised learning plans.

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Olivia A Petkofski

[email protected]

Extracurricular Contributions 

Early Years Foreign Language Program Coordinator, 2019

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Debating Team Coach, 2018

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Behaviour Support Committee, 2018

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Cross Country Team Assistant, 2017-2019

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Social Committee, 20172019

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Summer Camp Director, 20152016

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Science Olympiad Coach, 2016

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Reading and ESL Tutoring, 20112016

0401 602 604

90/1914 Creek Rd, Cannon Hill, QLD 4170

Year 1 Teacher Pope John XXIII School, Aug 2015-June 2016  Improved students’ reading and writing scores though the use of Fountas and Pinnell guided reading groups.  Organised before-school reading tutoring sessions for students.  Prepared upper-primary students to compete in a regional science competition.

Early Years Classroom Teacher Pope John XXIII School, Jan 2015-June 2016  Collaborated productively with a teaching partner to develop units and lessons.  Prepared students for transition the primary school through the teaching of expected behaviour and  Organised activities, excursions, staffing and budget for the school summer camp. Character Performer The Walt Disney Company, Sept 2011- Dec 2014  Promoted appreciation for well-known literature through the portrayal of fairy tale characters.  Engaged families in memorable experiences using storytelling and acting.  Participated in a world-renowned customer service training program to achieve a high level of guest satisfaction. Youth Activities Floor Supervisor and Counsellor The Walt Disney Company, Sept 2011- Dec 2014  Communicated effectively with non-English speaking children and parents.  Promoted company health and safety practices.  Organised staff schedules and managed floor responsibilities.  Recognised by management for exceptional guest service.

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