Curriculum Vitae

Samantha Maree Membery

3 Mannerim Ave, Warrnambool 3280
Phone: 0422 299 182
Email: samantha.m.membery@gmail.com
Date of Birth: 7
th
March 1992
Education:
2003-2010 Brauer College Warrnambool
Secondary Education - Year 7 to Year 12

2011 Present University of Ballarat
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Graduating 2014.

2014 Present Australian Catholic University
Graduate Certificate of Religious Education currently completing.

2014 Present Warrnambool Language School Studying French Language
Career Objective:
To build a long-term career as a Primary School Teacher with opportunities for
career growth and to keep up with the always changing teaching technologies and
methods to shape and enhance my teaching. As a Primary School Teacher my goal is
to create a supportive and welcoming environment in which students are able to
feel supported and connected to their learning, where their learning is relevant and
meets the needs of the individual student.
Other Qualifications & Awards:
2013 Apply First Aid Certificate II
2013 University of Ballarat Silver Volunteer Award
2013 Golden Key International Honour Society (Member)
(Awarded to top 15% of University Course)
2014 Active After School Community Coach
Pre-service Teaching Experience:

Ballarat Queens Anglian Grammar, Warrnambool
11
th
August 18
th
August Grade 5
Volunteer Placement
This placement was an unofficial placement organised by myself with the school.
During this experience I took control of the class for the majority of the lessons,
working with the Year 5 teacher to plan lessons to meet the students needs.


Cudgee Primary School, Cudgee
15
th
July 8
th
August (20 Days) Grade 3-6
High Distinction
This placement was my final official university placement. During this placement I
took full control of the Year 3-6 classroom and at times the entire school from P-6.
During this placement there was a focus on differentiated learning and creating
tasks, activities and grouping measures that ensured that all 4 year levels and each
student had learning that connects to their needs and areas of the curriculum.
Kings College, Warrnambool
3
rd
14
th
Feb 2014 & 2013 Prep Orientation Day (12 Days) - Grade Prep
Pass (Pass and Fail Mark only given)
Assisted in the initial transition process from Kindergarten to Grade Prep. I observed
and aided the students as they moved into their new environment and developed
and established strategies to make the transition smoother and a positive
experience. Alongside the teacher I undertook assessments to determine the
students prior knowledge.
Lions Hopkins Kindergarten, Warrnambool
6
th
28
th
June 2013 (20 Days) - 4 year old Kindergarten
Pass (Pass and Fail Mark only given)
Developed my own curriculum for the children incorporating the childrens interests
and educational development to create a holistic program for all the children in the
centre.
Ballarat Queens and Anglican Grammar School
5
th
-16
th
November 2012 (10 days) - Grade 3
Pass (Pass and Fail Mark only given)
Undertook control of the class and moved from the development of singular lessons
to creating structure and sequence in lessons over the week in order for children to
progress in their learning, though the development of a Maths and Literacy lessons
focused on mean, median and mode and newspaper articles.
Beamish Street Kindergarten, Warrnambool
3
rd
22
nd
September 2012 (15 Days) - 4 year old Kindergarten
Pass (Pass and Fail Mark only given)
Worked alongside the teacher understanding the daily routine of a kindergarten and
developing ideas and strategies to incorporate learning and development in all types
of play situations with a strong emphasis on mathematical learning through play.
Allansford Primary School, Allansford
11
th
22
nd
July 2011 (10 Days) -Grade 4
Pass (Pass and Fail Mark only given)
This was my first course placement. During this time I observed the classroom to gain
knowledge of the classroom environment and structure. I assisted the teacher by
working independently with small groups and determining the ability levels of the
students to develop further learning. Also I was given the opportunity to develop and
deliver lessons.
Professional Development:
2012 DEECE Child Protection Training (Warrnambool City Council)
2013 Behavioural Management Professional Learning Session
2014 Global Education Project Professional Learning program (Federation University)
Volunteer Experiences:

Warrnambool Fun 4 Kids Festival
2007- 2012
Assist local event by organising and running activities in the stall allocated. Received
Above & Beyond Volunteer Award from Warrnambool City Council, event
organiser.

Nullawarre Kindergarten
2009-2010
Worked alongside kindergarten teacher on both excursions and day to day activities.

Allansford Primary School
June - August 2011
Volunteered to assist with School Club Program each Friday carrying out my own
activity in either arts or scrapbooking.

Delacombe Primary School
Aug - Dec 2011
Volunteered at the After School Homework Club each Tuesday running a specific
activity to develop the students literacy and numeracy skills.

City of Ballarat Great Big Garden Play Day
26
th
Oct 201
Organised and ran early childhood activities at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens for
Ballarat Schools and Kindergartens.

Warrnambool City Council Vacation Care
Apr 2013
Volunteered at the vacation program, assisting staff organise activities and working
with children.

Ballarat Queens and Anglican Grammar School
2012
Sports Day/Swimming Events Oct and Nov 2012
Grade 3 excursions to Win News
2013
Weekly classroom assistance in a Grade 1 classroom, assisting the teacher in the day
to day activities of the class, preparing and teaching lessons.
Volunteered and assisted at Grade 6 Ned Kelly Camp.
Attended and assisted with Grade 1 excursion to Science Works.
2014
Weekly classroom assistance in the Year 1 classroom working with the class in small
teacher directed groups and whole class groups.
Volunteered and attended the Year 1 Sovereign Hill Excursion.
Volunteered and assisted students at fundraising Bina Activity Day.
Volunteered and assisted at Grade 6 Ned Kelly Camp.
Weekly volunteering at the schools Year 4 Mount Rowan Campus (Environmental
Campus) with a strong focus on sustainable and healthy lifestyles.
Two weeks of volunteer placement in the Year 5 classroom.
Afterschool maths club.

Ballarat Occasional Care
2014
Volunteered at Great Big Garden Play day at the Botanical Garden, working with
small groups monitoring them around each station.
Kings College Warrnambool
2014
Volunteering on a weekly basis in the Grade Prep classroom after the
commencement of placement to follow and assist the prep students transition from
kindergarten as they move through their first year of schooling.

Other Work Experiences

Quality Suites Deep Blue Hotel and Spa
Food & Beverage Attendant/ Receptionist - Nov 2010 to current.
Serving customers in the restaurant, delivering room services, checking in/out
guests, general cleaning and general paperwork.

Gallery Night Club Warrnambool/ Whalers Hotel.
Bar Tender - January 2012 to current
Serve and work with customers, making and serving drinks, taking money and
working with money at the bar and door and cleaning duties

Warrnambool City Council
Vacation Care Worker - July 2013 to current.
Plan, organise and run activities with the Warrnambool City Councils School Holiday
Program. Work with students with additional needs.

Active After- School Communities (Netball)
Lumen Christi Primary School (2014)
Organised a 7 week netball program a Lumen Christi PS with 22 students from grade
3-6 focusing on being active and learning netball skills.

Personal Qualities:
Creative
Reflective
Confident
Reliable
Ambitious
Honest
Compassionate
Referees

Jessica Taylor
Ballarat Queens and Anglican Grammar School
Grade 1 Teacher
0437402777
Jessica.Taylor@bgs.vic.edu.au


Fiona Selway
Cudgee Primary School
Principal/ Grade 3-6 teacher
5567 6346
Selway.fiona.j@edumail.vic.gov

Kerry Snook
Kings College Warrnambool
Grade Prep Teacher
ksnook@kongcoll.vic.edu.au
5562 0147

Susan Brown
Lions Hopkins Kindergarten (Now employed at Sherwood Park Early Childhood
Centre)
Kindergarten Teacher (Director)
55613067
0427551398