BRITTANY NEAL

GRADUATING TEACHER 2015

46 HERITAGE BOULEVARD, PAKENHAM, 3810

Professional Summary

PH: 0423912002

brittanyvneal@gmail.com

Education

At the end of 2015, I will have completed my studies

to attain a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary
Education. Throughout this process, I have worked
diligently to develop my skills and attitudes in this
field as I aspire to fulfil my desire toward becoming a
successful and well respected educator. Receiving
positive and constructive feedback and results from
both my academic work and practicum experiences
have assisted with my progress; introducing and
exposing me to some of the many numerous roles,
expectations and challenges I will face in an
educational setting. As a graduating teacher, I feel
that there is still much to learn, but I am also
confident that I possess the right attitude and
determination to succeed in the many facets of
school life.

2015, Completed Bachelor of Early Childhood and

Primary Education, Monash University (Peninsula
Campus)

Summarised Teaching Philosophy:

2014, Cockatoo Community Childrens Centre,

Cockatoo. 20 days, Kindergarten, medium control.

A positive teacher in a positive learning environment

equals a positive student. In order to extract a
students maximum potential, a teacher must
recognise that each child is an individual and may
require individual needs to enhance their learning and
development process. A teacher that takes the time to
alter or adapt, understand and build a strong rapport
with each student will reap the benefits of students
who are not only respectful and appreciative, but also
motivated and engaged in their learning, an aspect of
education which is just as important as the content
itself.

2011, Completed Victorian Certificate of Education

(VCE), Pakenham Secondary College

Placement
Experience

2015, Upper Beaconsfield Kindergarten, Upper

Beaconsfield. 25 days, Kindergarten, full control.
2015, Casey Childcare & Kindergarten, Pakenham.
15 days, Kindergarten, full control.
2014, Little Saints Childcare & Kindergarten,
Pakenham. 20 days, Infants, Toddlers &
Kindergarten, full control.

2013, Pakenham Consolidated School, Pakenham.

20 days, grade two, full control.
2013, Cockatoo Primary School, Cockatoo. 20 days,
grade three/four, medium control.
2012, Pakenham Consolidated School OSHC,
Pakenham. 5 days, foundation grade six,
observational.
2012, Pakenham Hills Primary School, Pakenham.
10 days, grade three/four, observational.

Relevant Work Experience

Pakenham Consolidated School OSHC
(2012-Present)
Role: Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader
For the past four years I have been an employee at
the Pakenham Consolidated School Out of School
Hours Care (OSHC). This service has provided me
with the opportunity to interact and work closely
with children, their families and the school. In the
time I have spent with this service I feel that I have
utilised a range of different experiences to develop
knowledge and skills that will allow me to be an
effective educator. In my role as a nominated
supervisor and educational leader I have gained
confidence in my ability to:

Plan, deliver and adapt activities for primary

school aged children, which are safe, fun,
stimulating and carry educational value.
Be responsible for the welfare and safety of
children at all times.
Perform administrative tasks within
prescribed deadlines.
Providing outstanding customer service to
parents, care givers and other stakeholders.
Adhere to policies and procedures.
Mentor, guide and support all staff.

I am confident that the experience I have gained

through my work has been extremely beneficial
toward making me more prepared to enter the
teaching profession.

Skills
Through my educational experiences I feel
that I now have a better understanding of the
skills I require to be an effective educator and
can now demonstrate the following skills:
ORGANISATION
Plan and implement lesson plans in
accordance with curriculum guidelines
Teach a full range of learning areas.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Establish a positive and engaging
learning environment
Develop positive relationships with
students
TEAM WORK & COMMUNICATION
Attend staff meetings and other training
and development sessions
Work as part of a collaborative team
(Team teaching/planning)
Discuss students' progress and
concerns with parents and colleagues
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with and organise sporting
activities, school concerts and
excursions
Competently use ICT devices
(Computers, Laptops, iPads, IWBs)

Referees
Gayleen Williams

Southern Voices (2012-2013)

Role: Chorister Recruiter
As a longstanding member of the Southern Voices
choir, I was given the opportunity to work as a
recruiter, visiting schools in South East Melbourne to
encourage students from prep to six to join the
organisation. Through this experience I developed
my ability to communicate effectively to different age
groups and engage them for the duration of my visit
as I provided information about our music education
program and implemented a short music lesson.

Co-ordinator at Pakenham Consolidated

School OSHC
0414990503

Shavorn Richardson
Kindergarten Teacher and Mentor at Casey
Childcare & Kindergarten.
59403480

Sharon Batterham
Musical Director of Southern Voices Choir
0425849264