Curriculum Vitae

Mr Alex Vieira
Address: 43 Australia Street, Camperdown, NSW 2050
Phone: 0405121401
Email: lx_vieira@yahoo.co.uk
Employment PIN: N/A
Accreditation number: 277646

Career Objective
To contribute positively to a Primary School community as a teacher, who is enthusiastic and committed to fulfilling the
requirements of the AITSL Professional Teaching Standards. To effectively demonstrate a sound understanding of syllabus
requirements and outcomes and to ultimately design engaging and effective lessons that targets the needs of all students.

Education Qualifications
2006-2008 Foundation Degree (Arts) Managing and Developing Participation and Performance Sport
at the Leeds Metropolitan University UK
2008-2009 Bachelor of Science (Hons) Applied Health and Exercise Science
at the Leeds Metropolitan University UK
2007-2009 Diploma to Teach Lifelong Learning Sector (Certificate of Education for Teaching in the Lifelong
Learning Sector) at the Leeds Metropolitan University UK
2011-2012 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Primary Schools Level 4 at the Open University UK
2014-2017 Master of Teaching (Primary) at the Australian Catholic University Strathfield
Expected year of completion: June 2017
Key Subjects:
Creative Arts Curriculum (Distinction), Personal Development, Health & Physical Education Curriculum, HSIE/SOSE
Curriculum, Effective Teaching and Professional Practice, Mathematics Curriculum 1 and 2, Language & Literacy Education
1 and 2, Science and Technology Education, Social and Cultural Contexts of Development and Learning, Diversity in the
Inclusive Classroom, Transition into the Primary Teaching Profession, Interpreting and Designing Educational Research,
Fostering Positive Behaviour, Teaching Strategies for TESOL and Project.

Skills Summary
Communication: I have high skill levels in both verbal and written communication. My written reference from my
supervising teacher and practicum reports indicate my ability to interact positively and effectively with students and staff.
My university studies have also demanded excellent skills in writing, speaking, researching and making presentations.
Teamwork: I am a positive and collaborative team member who can offer colleagues my support, willingness to share
resources and attendance at all staff meetings and professional development programs. My practicum experience in an open
learning classroom required me to use these skills to achieve the best possible learning outcomes for the students.
ICT: I am competent in the use of Mac computers as well as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher. I am also
proficient in the use of Interactive White Boards, and online resources such as Web 2.0 materials and Web Quests.

Practicum Experiences
Position: Practicum Experience 1
School: Christian Brothers Junior School Lewisham
Year: 27/08/2014 28/11/2014
Stage: Stage 3 Year 5
Key Responsibilities:

Established and successfully implemented structured and engaging lessons that followed a set program for all Key
Learning Areas.

Developed cohesive lessons that targeted relevant outcomes and indicators for Stage 3, Year Five students.

Planned differentiated lessons for a variety of ability levels.

Achievements:
Worked collaboratively and effectively with other staff members as a grade team. My supervising teacher commended my
efforts in creating a cohesive, organised and creative unit of work based on the English unit The Polar Express and for
producing a suitable and relevant group assessment task. I also incorporated the use of technology during my teaching in all
Key Learning Areas.
Position: Practicum Experience 2
School: Harcourt Public School Campsie
Year: 06/05/2015 26/06/2015

Stage: Stage 2 Year 3&4

Key Responsibilities:

Established and successfully implemented structured and engaging lessons that followed a set program for all Key
Learning Areas.

Developed cohesive lessons that targeted relevant outcomes and indicators for Stage 2, Year Three and Four
students.
Achievements:
This practicum experience successfully consolidated my key classroom management strategies. I achieved effective
management by swiftly learning each students name, establishing a rapport with each student by taking an individual
interest in them and by setting appropriate expectations early on in the practicum. I also kept busy and engaged in the tasks
that I set and tailored a positive reinforcement program for this class, based on student interest.
Position: Practicum Experience 3
School: Clemton Park Public School Earlwood
Year: 09/09/2015 27/11/2015
Stage: Stage 1 Year 1
Key Responsibilities:

Eagerly attended professional development workshops with staff that were based on compliance.

Successfully created students cooperative learning groups for a unit of work based on Electricity.
Achievements:
Successfully consolidated my key classroom management strategies by swiftly learning each students name, establishing a
rapport with each student by taking an individual interest in them and by setting appropriate expectations early on in the
practicum. Kept students engaged in the tasks that I set, which included usage of ICT, and tailored a positive reinforcement
program for the class based on student interest. Provided an overall presentation with interactive activities on Disneys The
Lion King for the all Year 1 students.

Other Experiences
Position: Physical Education, Arts (Swimming, Fitness, Gymnastics, Sports, Dance) Teacher
Year: 1999- 2016
Nature of employment: Part time
Key Responsibilities:

Providing engaging and effective physical education, arts lessons/ sessions for both adults and children of various
ages and abilities.

Extending students

Referees
Name: Jason Nicholas
Current Position: Manager
Company: MLC School
Email: jnicholas@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au
Phone number: 0287413156
Name: Rochelle Wingrove
Current Position: Assistant Principal
Company: Harcourt Public School
Email: Rochelle.wingrove@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone number: 0297185929
Name: Lachlan Bosi
Current Position: Manager
Company: Ian Thorpe A&FC
Email: lbosi@belgravialeisure.com.au
Phone number: 0295187220