Name Jessica Board

Address 9 Acacia Court, Yarragon, 3823

Phone (03) 56 342 742
Mobile 0411 859 615
Email jlboa2@student.monash.edu.au
Education Completed Victorian Certificate of Education at Trafalgar High School in 2010,
where I was elected School Captain.
Undertaking Bachelor of Primary Education at Monash University Gippsland.
Academic
achievement
2010- Trafalgar High School Dux of History Revolutions and English
2010- Trafalgar High School Joint Valedictorian
2011 and 2012- I was offered a position in the Golden Key Society for Monash
Universitys top 15% of academic achievers.
2013- I received the Monash Scholarship for Excellence.
Employment
Experience
I completed my Work Experience at Yarragon Primary School in 2008. I held a
number of positions in a variety of fields including hospitality, sports and
recreation and instrumental music education. I have previously worked as an
Active After School Community Coach and assistant tennis coach in the Latrobe
Valley Region. I currently work as a waitress at Natural Garden Chinese
Restaurant and a guitar teacher at Trafalgar High School.
Student
Placement
Experience
Monash University Placements
Semester One 2011- Darnum Primary School: 5 days observations rounds in
prep classroom
Semester Two 2011- Darnum Primary School: 5 days observation rounds in 3/4
and 5/6 grades
Semester One 2012- Drouin West Primary School: 10 days small group teaching
in 3/4 grade.
Semester Two 2012- Drouin West Primary School: 5 days small group and whole
class teaching in 3/4 grade.
Semester Two 2013- Morwell Park Primary School: 15 days whole class teaching
in 3/4 grade.
Semester One (Term One) 2014- Thorpdale Primary School: 24 days including a
mixture of observation, small group and whole class teaching in a Grade 2/3/4.
Semester One (Term Two) 2014- Voluntary work at Trafalgar Primary School,
both in the Grade Prep class and Musical Futures classroom.
Other Teaching
Experience
I work as a guitar teacher and musical mentor for the Musical Futures program at
Trafalgar Primary School. During my time at Trafalgar Primary School I have also
worked as a music mentor for the Boolarra Community Music Program.
I have had experience leading on youth camps at Mill Valley Ranch, Lake Tyers
UCA September Camp, and SUFM Beach Mission.
I have been employed as an Active After School Coach and assistant tennis
coach in Trafalgar region.
Languages I studied Indonesian up to Year Twelve, obtaining a study score of 46.
Professional
Learning
2011- Basic Intensive Training course in Glassers Choice Theory and Reality
Therapy.
2012- Environmental Science/Earth Science Education and Biology Education.
2012- Community Coach qualification for Active After Schools program.
2014- I have participated in a Professional Learning session on Individual
Learning Plans (ILPs) presented by the Catholic Education Union, but also a
session run by the Australian Education Union on legal responsibilities within the
teaching profession. With regards to teaching the Cross-Curriculum Priority of
Sustainability, I have also participated in a professional learning sessions by the
Global Education Project, Cool Australia and Resource Smart AuSSi Vic.



Hobbies,
interests,
sports
I love music! I play guitar (electric and acoustic), piano, bass guitar, ukulele and I
sing. I am involved in several bands and continue to teach guitar in the local
area. I love the performing arts and I am further involved in a family holiday
program at Mallacoota where I also participate in wide games and drama!
In addition to music and drama, I enjoy sport, being involved for many years in
local basketball, netball and tennis clubs. Presently I enjoy running, tennis,
cycling and BMX racing.
Referees Dr Michael Dyson, Head of School- Faculty of Education, Federation
University, Gippsland Campus
Email: Michael.Dyson@federation.edu.au
Phone (bus.): 5122 6362
Michael was my university lecturer for many course units, including Computers in
Education. He will be able to provide information about my passion for
education, my ability to work and teach within a team, but also my ability to
integrate Information and Communication Technologies within the curriculum.

Ms Kelly Carabott, Lecturer- Faculty of Education, Monash University.
Email: Kelly.Carabott@monash.edu
Phone (bus.): 99047023
Kelly was one of my university lecturers and will be able to provide information
regarding my passion and commitment to the profession, but also my knowledge
of classroom relationships, literacy, multiliteracies, ICTs and engagement of
students within my teaching practice.

Mr Ben Smith, Teacher, Musical Futures Coordinator- Trafalgar Primary
School
Email: smith.benjamin.b@edumail.vic.gov.au
Phone (bus.):5633 1566
As the music teacher and coordinator of the Musical Futures program at Trafalgar
Primary School I have worked alongside Ben for many years. Ben will be able to
provide information regarding my communication, relationships with students and
parents, but also my ability to teach the subject area of Music in both individual
and whole class contexts.

Mrs Joanne Farr, Internship Mentor Teacher- Trafalgar Primary School
Phone (bus.): 5633 1566
Phone (mobile): 0438594078
Joanne has been my mentor teacher for my internship at Trafalgar Primary
School and will be able to provide information regarding my planning (particularly
in the subject areas of literacy and numeracy), classroom relationships and
communication.