Madeline Cooney

madeline.cooney1@gmail.com
Educational Philosophy
Every student, regardless of learning style, skill or ability, deserves to have access to quality,
relevant and focussed education. I am strongly interested and passionate about inclusive
and differentiated learning and promoting positive and engaging learning environments for
students. I am dedicated to not only educating students in relation to the relevant
curriculum framework and educational models but also helping them to develop a sense of
self and strengthen their personal identities, worth and their place in the world.
Education.
2013-2016

2012

Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics).

Australian Catholic University.
Teaching Methods: Mathematics & History.
Due for completion: Dec 2016.
Invited to join Golden Key Society.
Studied Ancient & Modern History & Geography of Rome in
Rome, Italy: February 2015.
Studied Catholic Social Teaching in London, England: January
2016.
Completed VCE.
Assumption College Kilmore.
House Captain, member of the Student Leadership Team 2012.
English units 1-4, Twentieth Century History units 1/2, History:
Revolutions units 3/4, Maths Methods CAS units 1-4, General
Mathematics units 1/2, Further Mathematics units 3/4,
Specialist Mathematics units 3/4, Chemistry units 1-4, Texts
and Traditions units 1/2.

Professional Experience Practicum.

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

Sacred Heart College Kyneton.

Year 7-9 History.

2015
(4 weeks)

St Marys College Seymour.

Year 7-10 Mathematics.

2016
(10 weeks)

Marymede Catholic College South Morang.

Year 7 & 10 Mathematics.
Create and implement assessment. Assess and provide
feedback to students.

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Year 10 History.
Create and implement unit on The Globalising World: Political
Crisis. Create and adapt resources for unit.
Create and implement assessment. Assess and provide
feedback to students.
Year 11 History.
Create and implement unit on the Cold War (Unit 2 AOS 1).
Create and adapt resources for unit.
Create and implement assessment. Assess and provide
feedback to students.
Key Competencies & Relevant Skills.
Ability to plan and deliver lessons and content in accordance with AusVELS/Victorian
Curriculum & Victorian Certificate of Education curriculum to a range of learners and
classes through a variety of teaching pedagogies.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to establish good rapport with students and establish supportive relationships
in a classroom environment.
Effective communication skills with individuals from all levels, including students,
colleagues and parents.
Competence in appropriate curriculum planning, teaching skills and use of relevant
ICT.
Strong organisational and planning skills, highlighted through developing appropriate
tasks during placement.
Ability to work with a classroom of children, coordinating tasks, working on
behaviour management strategies and use of time.
Employment History.
June 2015 Present

Supervision of both girls and boys dorms.

Feb 2013 Present

Boarding Supervision (Year 7-12).

Assumption College Kilmore.

Tutoring (Year 7-12).

Boarding Environment, Assumption College Kilmore.

Group and individual support with homework/study.

Assistance with year 7-12 Mathematics (incl. all VCE maths units), year 7-10
Humanities, Science, English & Religious Education, VCE History (all VCE units 1-4
options) & VCE Chemistry (units 1-4). Can assist with other subjects as long as there
is a textbook or reference notes to go off.
Management of study environment based on student needs (i.e., silent & individual,
collaborative, etc.).
Liaise with teachers to ensure students needs are catered for and are up to date
with work.

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Feb 2011 Present

Private tuition of junior and senior students, specifically in senior maths.

Marking and feedback on work, creation of practice SACs for VCE maths.
Liaise with teachers to ensure students needs are catered for and are up to date
with work.

Nov 2009 July 2015

Tutoring (Year 7-12).

Private Clients.

Customer Service Assistant.

Coles Supermarket, Kilmore.

Organisation of time and tasks.

Communication with colleagues, management and customers.
Team work and collaboration skills.

Extra-Curricular Activities/Volunteer Work.

2014
AGSV/APS Netball & Tennis Coach.
Intermediate Netball (year 9 & 10s) and junior Tennis (year 7s).
Gained management, coaching and teamwork skills.
Further development of communication skills.
2014

St Marcellin Champagnat Program.

Notre Dame College, Shepparton.
Experience with the General Certificate of Education & Victorian Certificate of
Applied Learning.
Assistance in classroom environments.
Exposure to a range of subjects and classroom environments.

Accreditations Pending/Registrations.
Pending
Accredited to teach in a Catholic School.
2013
Working with Childrens Check (Volunteer & Employment).
2013
National Police Certificate (ref. 03062419).
Interests.
An avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction books. Enjoy watching film and television.

Madeline Cooney

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