Georgia Cooney

georgia.cooney3@gmail.com
Educational Philosophy
I am of a firm belief that teaching is all about fostering learning, not only of
relevant content but of our students and of ourselves. Every child deserves to
have access to quality and focused education, one that acknowledges their
individual nature and caters for that. It is for this reason that I am strongly
passionate about inclusive and differentiated education and promoting positive
and inclusive learning environments. It is my aim to use the skills, knowledge
and experience I have gained through studies and practicum to provide students
with the ability to learn and develop into lifelong learners and active participants
in contemporary society.
Education
2013 - 2016
(Humanities)

Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts

Australian Catholic University
Disciplines: History & English
Due for completion: December 2016
Studied Catholic Social Teaching in UNCC300:
Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary
Perspectives in London, UK (January 2016)
Studied Foundation Studies for Teaching in Catholic
Schools in EDRE429 (2016)

2012

Completed VCE
Assumption College Kilmore
Units 1-4 English
Units 1-4 Mathematics Methods
Units 1-4 Media
Units 1-2 Twentieth Century History
Units 1-2 General Mathematics (Advanced)
Units 1-2 Texts and Traditions
Units 3-4 History: Revolutions
Units 3-4 Further Mathematics

Professional Experience Practicum

2013
St Marys Primary School Lancefield
(10 days)
Prep-6 Observation
2014
(2 weeks)

St Marys College Seymour

7-8 English and Humanities

2015
(4 weeks)

Sacred Heart College Kyneton

Year 8 English
Created and implemented a 4-week narrative unit

2016
(10 weeks)

Marymede Catholic College South Morang

Year 7 English

Created and implemented persuasive language unit.

Assessed and provided feedback for students
Year 7 Humanities
Created and implemented mapping, water in the
world, place and liveability unit. Created and
implemented assessment and provided feedback for
students
Year 10 English
Created and implemented ambition unit. Assessed
students with creative response and comparative
essay and provided feedback
Key Competencies & Relevant Skills
Demonstrates an ability to plan and deliver lessons in accordance with a
range of curriculum, including AusVELS and Victorian Curriculum, and a
variety of teaching pedagogies
Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Keen interest in staying up to date with new developments, resources and
teaching pedagogies
Ability to establish good rapport with students and establish supportive
relationships and classroom environments
Effective communication skills with individuals from a range of levels,
including students, colleagues and parents
Ability to work and coordinate a classroom of students, working on
classroom management strategies, timing, ICT use and fostering a safe
and inclusive learning environment
Employment History
June 2015Present
Boarding Supervision (Year 7-12)
Assumption College Kilmore
Supervision of both male and female dormitories
Feb 2013Present
Tutoring (Year 7-12)
Boarding Environment, Assumption College Kilmore
Group and individual support and assistance with
homework/study
Assistance with year 7-12 English, 7-12 Mathematics
(excl. Specialist Mathematics), VCE History, 7-10
Humanities, Religious Education and Science
Assisted with subjects outside of the above mentioned
as long as the students had their textbooks/resources
with them
Held English and History seminars before SACS and/or
exams
Feb 2013-Present
Indigenous Tutoring
Assumption College Kilmore
Individual assistance with homework/study for a
selection of 7-12 students
Creation of individual study plans
Liaised with teachers and other wellbeing teams to
ensure student needs were catered for
Feb 20132015
Tutoring (VCE)
Private Clients

Nov 2009July 2015

Coles

Private tuition of senior English students

Created individualised study plans
Scaffolded student learning to improve writing and
expression
Marking and feedback on student work
Liaised with teachers to ensure student needs were
catered for and that students were on track with
content and the like
Customer Service Assistant
Supermarket, Kilmore
Organisation of time and tasks
Experience with communication with customers,
colleagues and management team
Gained team work and collaboration skills

Extra-curricular Activities/Volunteer Work

2014
Tennis and Netball Coach
Assumption College Kilmore
Coached intermediate tennis and netball
Gained management and team work skills
Further developed communication skills through
encouraging and motivating participants
2014
McAuley Champagnat Programme
Emmaus Campus - Notre Dame College Shepparton
Experience with the General Certificate of Education
curriculum and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Assistance in class environments
Further developed classroom management strategies
Exposure to a range of subject and classroom
environments
Accreditations Pending/Registrations
Pending
VIT Provisional Registration
Pending
Accreditation to teach in a Catholic School
2013
Working with Childrens Check (Volunteer & Employment)
2013
National Criminal History Record Check (ref no. 03062122-DA0063)
Interests
An avid reader of books, both fiction and non-fiction. I also enjoy watching and
participating in sport and have a passion for music, photography and movies.