Stephanie

Bourke
M: 0438 819 811 skbou@deakin.edu.au http://stephaniebourke.weebly.com.au

Teaching philosophy
Stephanie is a natural teacher who will only improve with experience. Terryn Olden, 2012, Mont Albert Primary School

My philosophy is based around creating the most positive environment for each individual student. I am constantly inspired by students unique qualities and I strive to harness and celebrate each childs individuality in my classroom. My classroom is a caring, welcoming, happy and safe place for all of my students. This is reflected in my students respect for one another, respect for me and respect for themselves. Being an optimistic person myself, I elicit this quality throughout my teaching which creates a positive atmosphere in the classroom, engaging and challenging my students throughout each lesson. Qualifications 2010 Bachelor of Education (Primary), Deakin University, Melbourne Secondary Education 2009 VCE Gippsland Grammar School, Sale 2009 School Captain at Gippsland Grammar School, Sale Registration Working with Children Check (02783336-01) exp.08/02/2016

Steph has attended Getting to know you interviews and has contributed to questions posed by parents with regard to their childs behavior in the classroom. Debra Oates, 2013, Laburnum Primary School.

Commenced application provisional VIT registration August 2013

Teaching History
2013, Laburnum Primary School Debra Oates Year level: 3

Days completed: 35

During my time at Laburnum Primary School, I have become an active member of the classroom community. On top of my regular placement duties, I volunteer weekly to gain further teaching and learning experience. This has allowed my teaching practices to be enhanced as I have been involved in the collaborative classroom setting on a regular basis. Furthermore, I have been heavily involved with the schools representation at School Spectacular attending rural rehearsals, dress rehearsals and weekly lunchtime practices. Throughout these rounds my teaching experiences have continued to improve through:

Independently designed and delivered creative and engaging units of work Assessing, planning and reporting to AusVELS and Australian Curriculum. o This included planning, delivering and assessing Engligh sequences to the Australian Curriculum standards focusing on persuasive writing and poetry. (ACELA1478), (ACELY1682), (ACELT1600). o In addition, planning, delivering and assessing 3D shapes sequence against the Australian Curriculum standards in mathematics (ACMMG063).

Stephanie immediately set out to build a strong rapport with the students and succeeded in doing so. She was extremely sensitive to the needs of the students Terryn Olden, 2012, Mont Albert Primary School.

Contributed with getting to know you interviews in the first 3 weeks of the school year Facilitated restorative practice sessions o Circle time Collaboration with level colleagues for unit term planners NAPLAN coordinator assistant with formal administration Other responsibilities: Year 6 week long camp at Cape Bridgewater Dance group weekly rehearsals at 8:15am (grade 3s) Swimming program assistance 2012, Mont Albert Primary School

Terryn Olden Year level: prep

Days completed: 10

The opportunities I had at Mont Albert Primary School saw my development as a teacher really extend. Teaching for multiple sessions in a day consolidated my organization skills and furthered my diversity and differentiation when planning for lessons. Other duties: Volunteered assistance for prep excursion to the zoo Volunteered assistance for prep excursion to the museum Facilitated incursion for farming Volunteered help in prep literacy groups several times post placement Volunteered several mornings throughout 2013 in prep maths rotation (J. Claytons classroom) 2012, Mount Pleasant Road Primary School Andrew Shaw, Year level: 5/6 Days completed: 10 Throughout my practicum at Mount Pleasant Road Primary School I immersed myself in the school community and connected well with the students. I taught a variety of lesson sequences including an extended science sequence across students in levels 3, 4, 5 and 6. Other duties: Assisted in interschool athletics carnival on behalf of MPRPS post placement Facilitated athletics try-outs across 3, 4, 5 and 6. 2011, Hartwell Primary School Katie Knothe, Year: 1/2 Days completed: 20 I completed a 10 day block in May 2011 and returned in the August of the same year to extend my teaching experiences for a further 10 days. I was privileged to explore and experience a wide range of school responsibilities within these rounds. Across the 20 days I had a positive introduction to teaching and lesson planning. I worked positively with my supervising teacher and whole level team to collaborate in developing class plans. Volunteer role: Voluntarily [came] into the classroom outside of her placement (Katie

Each lesson was meticulously planned and catered for the individual needs of the students. Andrew Shaw, 2012, Mount Pleasant Road Primary School.

Steph has good voice control and engages students effectively through her enthusiastic approach. Katie Knothe, 2011, Hartwell Primary Schhol.

Stephanie is delightful to have in the classroom. Her calm manner and approachable nature have made her an asset to our room with students eager to seek her assistance. Debra Oates, 2013, Laburnum Primary School.

Knothe, 2011) to assist in literacy development within the year level Assisted in school excursions for grades 1 and 2 throughout 2011. 2013, James Nottingham, Challenging Learning, Laburnum Primary School. 2013, Douglas Fischer, Creating a culture of achievement, Hawker Brownlow Education Conference. 2013, Douglas Fischer, The purposeful classroom, Hawker Brownlow Education Conference. 2013, Martha Kaufeldt, Finding each students sweet spot, Hawker Brownlow Education Conference. 2013, Dave Vinegrad, Tackling bullying, Deakin University Education Conference, Kyneton. 2013, Dave Vinegrad, Managing difficult parents, Deakin University Education Conference, Kyneton. 2013, Amaze, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and core strategies, Deakin University Education Conference, Kyneton. 2013, Steve Whittington, Engaging boys in the classroom, Deakin University Education Conference, Kyneton. 2013, Phil Warrick, Teaching and assessing 21st century skills, Hawker Brownlow Education Conference. 2012, Electroboard Training Academy, SMART Board Training, Deakin University. 2011, Kath Murdoch, Inquiry classroom, Hartwell Primary School.

Professional Development

Steph has planned and delivered lesson sequences linking outcomes to AusVELS and the Australian Curriculum. Debra Oates, 2013, Laburnum Primary School.

Related employment: 2013, Private tutoring for primary school aged children 2011, Deakin residence academic mentor for peers studying bachelor degrees Current employment Deakin University Student Ambassador