KAITLEN AZZAM

UNIT H 119 BE ATTY AVENUE, EAST VICTORIA PARK, W.A, 6101

EMAIL: 20122781@M Y.ND.E DU.AU
MOBILE : 0497834216

CURRICULUM VITAE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Career Overview
I am graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle in July 2016. I will be
graduating with a Bachelor of Education: Primary with a specialisation in English. I have
received my teaching experience through schooling, study at university, completing
University practicum, working in a school and, volunteering. Through my study and
experience, I have developed organisation, enthusiasm, flexibility and innovation when
planning and implementing lessons and activities. My personal pedagogy revolves around
a safe ad inclusive learning environment, creating and implementing a range of engaging
and educative programs, and supporting students to achieve their best.

Education and Training

The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle
Key Achievements
I have
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Achieved Fundamental Movement Skills certificate, as well as sports training

Attended a number of Professional Development workshops and seminars as part
of my University education
Completed units on new and innovative ways to implement technology into the
classroom, including the use of smart boards
Completed a specialisation of English, including arts, drama and literature
Completed units on Musical education and teaching music
Completed units on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History, and ways to teach
this area of Australian History in the classroom.
Completed Mathematics units, including competency audits
Completed four University required practicums in both public and private schools
Completed units on implementing the new Western Australian Curriculum

Armadale Christian College, Bedfordale (Now Southern Hills Christian College)

Key Achievements
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I achieved the Western Australian Certificate of Education by the Curriculum

Council in 2011
I achieved a High Distinction in the Level Three Clarinet Examination set by the
Australian Music Examination Board in 2009
I volunteered as classroom assistance for a Year Five class from 2010 to 2011

I volunteered to coach a girls netball team in a Year Five class from 2010 to 2013
I was selected by staff to participate in a school mission trip to Manila in 2010
I was selected by staff and students to be in the ball committee in 2010 and 2011
I was selected as a Group Leader and Trip Administrator for a school mission trip to
Manila in 2011

Dunsborough Primary School, Dunsborough

Key Achievements
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Selected as Junior Faction Captain in 2005

Award with Student Prefect in 2005
Selected as faction House Captain in 2006
Selected as Peer Mentor in 2006

Documents
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Current Working With Children Check

Current Police Clearance
Application to TRB WA

Professional Employment
Below the responsibilities and required skills of professional employment are listed
Southern Hills Christian College Canteen Assistant, Bedfordale
Present

May 2015

Key Achievements and Responsibilities

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Working in a school has further developed my ability to communicate with staff,

parents and students as I have constant contact with all of them
As part of working as a canteen assistant I am aware of the Safe School Health
Standard, ensuring and promoting healthy eating for students at the school
I am competent with food safety standards including the preparation of food,
correct cleaning procedures, and the reporting needed
I currently assist in the managements of funds and accounts
I have developed a strong bond with the students at this school as they find me
approachable

Busy Bee Pre-Kindy Education Assistant, Armadale

2015

February 2015 May

Key Achievements and Responsibilities

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I was required to organize and implement fun and educational activities for up to
twenty students
I was required to develop and implement a repertoire of behavior management
skills
I was able to engage effectively with the students, and support them when learning
new concepts
I was able to communicate effectively with my manager, and we worked well
together to create an inclusive educational environment
I was in constant contact with parents, listening to specific instructions and
discussing ideas to develop their childs education

Coles, North Armadale and Kelmscott

2015

March 2008 -

Key Achievements and Responsibilities

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I was able to provide good and efficient customer service in store and via
telephone
I developed the ability to manage staff as a Second in Charge manager
I was able to work independently to achieve all set tasks to the best of my ability
I was able to follow the managers instructions to complete tasks to the best of my
ability
I developed the skills to set tasks effectively to ensure all work was completed
I showed flexibility in my work hours, and would always work when needed
I had work experience in all store departments, and was competent in working in
all of these departments. I believe this made me a valuable member of the team.
I had clear communication skills with staff and customers, problem solving and
leading groups effectively

Coaching Netball, Bedfordale

2013

February 2010 -

Key Achievements and Responsibilities

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Over three years I coached groups of mixed ability, age and gender
I was able to develop planning techniques to teach skills needed to play the game
effectively, this lead to great results in games and tournaments

McDonalds, Maddington
2008
Key Achievements and Responsibilities

March 2007- March

I was able to serve customers at point of sale

I was a proficient in many job areas, including food preparation
I was trained as a barista

School Teaching Experience

As per University requirements I have participated in, and completed, four Practicum
Experiences at four different schools. During each practicum I was supervised and
assessed by the classroom teacher, the principal and the Head of Practicum or the
university set supervisor. Below are the responsibilities, skills and achievements for these
practicum.
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I was able to develop a repertoire of behavior management skills for a class or

individual students to ensure all students were on task during the learning process
I was able to educate about physical and mental health, including the topic of
bullying, to make students aware of the consequences and how to ask for help
I was able to design and implement Lesson Plans, Programs and Forward Planning
Documents for different ability levels and subjects. My planning is always done on
time and is considerate of learning difficulties, learning styles and learning ability of
the students in the class
I developed and collected a range of resources to support student learning
I attended a number of Professional Development days and seminars with the staff
from the school I was teaching at
I was able to take on challenges given to me by my classroom teachers and, to my
best ability, demonstrate how to overcome those challenges
Throughout my practicum I was able to work with Indigenous, and Special Needs
students, both individually and in a classroom environment to support their
learning and ensure they felt an equal part of the classroom environment
I was able to enhance scheduling and planning through the use of Daily Work Pads
and Forward Planning Documents
I was able to develop a range of assessment strategies for both formal and informal
assessments
I was able to create and use a range of tasks that were appropriate to assess
students knowledge of particular concepts
I had experience with reporting to stakeholders
I had a constant contact with parents both personally and through email. It is my
belief through the words of parents that I am approachable. I value this contact as I
believe that parents play a large part in the education of their children.
I was able to reflect on advice and criticisms and use them to improve my teaching
practice for the future
I developed my professionalism, attending all staff meetings, supervising overnight
camps, attending Professional Development, and being involved with all staff run
school activities.
I was able to create and implement and school incursion called History Day to
summarise and celebrate students learning of Australian History and the First Fleet.

The day consisted of activities over various subjects related to what the students
had learnt over the term. The students, teachers and parents involved thoroughly
enjoyed the day.
I was able to communicate effectively with staff, and tried my best to become one
of the team when I was on my practicums
I was able, over the term(s), to experience the life, responsibility and workload of a
full time teacher.

Below are the practicum details and results achieved

Practicum One
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Two-week observation Practicum

Year Five Classroom at Marri Grove Primary School, Byford
Teacher: Jason Landless
Teaching Load 20% - small group lessons and observation
Mark: (Pass or Fail grade) Pass

Practicum Two
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Ten-week teaching practicum

Year One Classroom at Willandra Primary School, Seville Grove
Teaching Load: 60% - small group and full class lessons
Mark: Distinction

Practicum Three
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Ten- week teaching practicum

Mixed Year Five, Six, Seven classroom, One lesson a week with a Pre-Primary and
Year One class, Heritage College, Forrestfield
Teacher: Jeremy Newth
Teaching Load: 75% small group and full class lessons
Mark: High-Distinction

Practicum Four
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Ten- week teaching practicum

Year Four classroom at Trinity Boys College, Perth
Teaching Load: 85% full class lessons
Mark: Credit

AITSL STANDARDS

The table below illustrates how I have met the AITSL standards in my teaching
practicums and experiences.

AITSL Standard
1. Know
students
and how
they learn

How I have met this standard

I am always keen to improve my understanding of how best
to teach my students.
I differentiate my instruction according to students needs
I am willing to try new methods in order to improve
teaching, learning and effectiveness.
I am willing and able to implement a range of engagement

2. Know the
content and
how to
teach it

3. Plan for and

implement
effective
teaching
and learning

4. Create and
maintain
supportive
and safe
learning
environment
s

5. Assess,
provide
feedback
and report
on student
learning

6. Engage in

and behaviour management strategies based on my

students wants and needs.
I build a great rapport with my students and have a
relationship based on trust and respect.
I ensure that I have a good understanding of the content
that I teach. I do this to ensure that I have clarity in
teaching and that I can answer students questions.
As I teach I develop and refine my understanding to
improve my instruction
I use a wide range of teaching strategies, innovations and
motivations across my lessons.
I am able to effectively navigate and use both the
Australian, and Western Australian Curriculum to plan
teaching and learning sequences.
I use a range of assessments to compliment my lesson
plans and inform students learning and future planning.
I have a deep understanding of effective instructional
strategies.
I am willing to try new methods and take risks in going out
of my comfort zone in the name of improving outcomes.
My Forward Planning and Daily Work Pads are responsible,
reliable and accurate.
I plan effective and engaging teaching activities from
students including Web Quests and Interactive websites.
I am a positive and bubbly students and do my best to
make sure my students know that I believe in them.
I am confident in my ability which enables me to handle
classroom and behaviour management effectively.
I strongly believe in creating a safe and secure environment
that encourages students learning and participation,
I understand the link between student participation and a
safe learning environment.
I am competent in the use of ICT in the classroom and
include it where appropriate to appeal to students and
develop their learning activities.
My assessment strategies are varied, useful and connected
to student learning.
My goal for assessment is to inform and improve student
learning, with effective and timely feedback always present.
I use the information I gain from students assessment to
refine my instruction and meet students needs.
I provide positive and constructive feedback on students
work samples to ensure my students feel a sense of
achievement and satisfaction.
I constantly reflect on my own practice, taking criticisms
into account and using them to improve my teaching.
I am a person who loves to learn, and therefore highly value

professional
learning

7. Engage
professionall
y with
colleagues,
parents/
carers and
the
community

the opportunity to participate in professional development.

I listen openly and apply professional learning and feedback
into my teaching practices.
My goal is to be the best teacher that I can be for my
students. This means that I constantly need to be learning
and developing.
I thoroughly enjoy being a part of a school staff and
teaching cohort.
I endeavor to be positive in all of my interactions with staff
and colleagues and do my best to build rapport with them.
I am genuinely interested in the happenings of my school
and am excited to be an active part of the school
community.
I always aim for exceptional professionalism

Extra Curricular Involvement

Mission Trips Manila, Philippines
Key Achievements and Responsibilities
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Attended the trip in 2010 as a group member and in 2011 as a group leader
I helped with and cared for children in a local orphanage. This included supervising
them at meal times, reading to them, playing with them, teaching them Bible
songs, and putting them to bed every night for the two weeks of the trip
I helped with the teaching of basic English and reading skills in the local school
library
I attended and participated in daily feeding distributions to people living in slums
and slum areas
I helped to build a house for a local family
I helped to build extensions on a school for the local students
I participated in local youth groups
I witnessed for and cared for women in local jails
I helped to plan and hold community and church events
I provided medical aid to people living in the slum areas.
I was heavily involved in cultural rituals and traditions
I participated in community soccer and basketball competitions
I helped teenage girls in the local school by teaching them about personal health
and hygiene
I was a leader for a group of students

Church
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Studied and completed an RCIA course, and became baptised in the Catholic
Church in December 2015

I was married in the Catholic church in February 2016

Referees:
Mrs. Tracy Marriot
Busy Bee Pre-Kindy
Mobile: 0428 081 465
Email: thesixsomervilles@hotmail.com
Mr. Jeremy Newth
Heritage College
Email: jnewth@hcp.wa.edu.au
Telephone: 9453 1833