Samantha Harbulot

3/32 Guineas Creek Road, Currumbin Waters, Gold Coast Queensland 4223
M: 0409 620 901 - E: samantha.harbulot.18@gamil.com

Career Profile
An enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner possessing excellent classroom management skills
and knowledge within the area of special education. Performance driven and developing skills for
working as an effective team member to deliver exceptional student outcomes. Developing the
appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimal development of children by
acknowledging their diverse needs. Able to identify and develop strategies to encourage and
engage students within the classroom. Creative and resourceful practitioner with proven ability
to enhance students performance and possess a positive and effective teaching style with the
willingness to work above and beyond.
I am passionate about giving children positive experiences and the best possible education in
life. I am able to establish an encouraging and supportive relationship students and parents as
well as fellow colleagues. I am confident, passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and enjoy
seeing children learn. I am engaged and committed to continuing my own learning in order to
broaden my knowledge and experience. Reliable, adaptable and focussed on a career in primary
education.
Education
2014 2017 Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Education (Primary) Specialising in
Special Education,
(January)
Southern Cross University
2012 - 2012

Bachelor Education (Primary), Australian Catholic University

Summary of Key Skills and Achievements

Initiated, organized and implemented an instructional program to adapt the learning

environment so that students feel encouraged to fulfil their academic potential
Worked closely with parents and community to maximize their involvement in school
activities
Self-motivation: Initiative and high level of energy

Verbal communication skills, decision making, organizing and planning

Practitioner that will utilize my strong dedication to childrens development and to their
educational needs
Attentiveness Sensitive to student needs. Builds self-esteem and comforts students in need.

Effective in handling children with specific needs/ disabilities

Outstanding interpersonal communication parent and student oriented. Communicative and
cooperative producing optimal student-parent-teacher interaction
Efficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, files archiving and electronic reports
Professional Experience History
Sep 2014 - Sep 2014

Professional Experience 1, The Southport School

14 days professional experience (Year4)

Key achievements
Observed and documented classroom material to build knowledge of structure, context
and management
Begun to recognise the diversity of the classroom (Students with intellectual delay and
ADHD)
Started to teach full days

Implemented OGER framework including assessment of learning intentions and lesson

reflections
Established knowledge of the importance of planning and implementing lessons and
activities to meet the needs of the all stakeholders
Begun recognising how children learn

Used THRASS spelling and phonics system

Developed professional relationships with students and parents
Begun to identify the importance of APST
Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 Professional Experience 2, Biggera Waters State School
30 days professional experience (Year 5)
Key achievements
Developed professional relationships with students and parents

Taught full days

Developed classroom reward systems which effectively and positively help manage
behaviour and keep students on task
Co-marked assessments with the mentor teacher

Developed lessons to differentiate for the diverse needs of the students

Identified strategies to include all students with in class activities including students with
ASD and Intellectual impairment

Demonstrated knowledge of APST through collaborating with student teachers and

colleagues
Jan 2016 - Feb 2016 Professional Experience 3, Oxenford State School
22 days professional experience (Prep/ Year 1)
Key achievements
Developed professional relationships with students

Developed professional relationships and parents in a sensitive and respectful manner

Taught full days
Identified various ways to cater for the diverse needs of the students
Good understanding of the curriculum

Organised and delivered lessons that aligned with the explicit instruction model of
teaching
Provided positive and constructive feedback to students

Developed classroom reward systems which effectively and positively help manage
behaviour and keep students on task
Co-marked assessments with the mentor teacher

Arrived at school between 7:00am and 7:30am to ensure class and lessons were prepared

 Made constructive use of teacher aide (Before school and during lessons)
Used SSP spelling system
Established strategies to encourage student with autism to participate in whole class
activities
Volunteer Experience
Mudgeeraba Creek State School 1 month experience across Grade 1 classes
All Saints Anglican School 3 months experience in Grade 2 and Learning Support
Oxenford State School Continued experience in between professional experiences to maintain positive
relationships with parents and students.

Other
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2015
2015
2015

Qualifications
John Flynn Private Hospital First Aid and CPR Certificate
Primary Connections Certificate
BRITE Certificate
Child Protection Awareness Certificate
Anaphylaxis Certificate
Satisfied Lantite testing
Austswim teacher
Surf Life Saving QLD First Aid and CPR Certificate

Referees
Sienna Osbourne
Prep/One Composite
Oxenford State School
P: (07) 5585 7666
E: admin@oxenfordss.eq.edu.au
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Darryl Petty
University Advisor
Southern Cross University
P:
E: pettydarryl@hotmail.com

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Oxenford State School
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