PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REPORT

Pre-service Teacher

Toreigh Tiller

School

Crafers Primary School

Mentor Teacher(s)

Lynette Kaeding

School Co-ordinator

John Nielsen

Student ID

2107807

Year Level

4/5

Coordinator

University Liaison
Teaching Days

CONTEXT

Dr Barbara Nielsen

Dennis HARRIS
5 introductory days + 20 day block:

25 days

Please add brief context statements about the school and class:
School sector; size and composition of campus (R-12, Area, Primary); particular
features or unique characteristics; index of disadvantage.

School

Crafers Primary School is an R-7 school of about 300 students, category 7. Lots of outdoor space and
very engaged parents.
Class (including children with special needs)

Year 4/5, 29 students, 14 year 5s and 15 year 4s, 14 girls, 15 boys, 2 students with autism and 1
student with severe anxiety.

ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS

Please place an X at the point along each continuum that best represents the development of the pre-service
teacher towards each of the standards at this time.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Standard 1
I

Novice

Emerging

Standard 2
I

Know students and how they learn

Graduate

Proficient

Know the content and how to teach it

Novice

Emerging

.
Graduate

Proficient

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Standard 3
I

Novice

Emerging

I
Graduate

Proficient

Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

Novice

Emerging

Standard 5
I

Standard 4
I

Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

Graduate

Proficient

Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

Novice

Emerging

.
Graduate

Proficient

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Standard 6

Engage in professional learning

XI

Novice

Emerging

Graduate

.
Standard 7
I

Proficient

Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

X I

Novice

Emerging

Graduate

.
Proficient

SUMMARY STATEMENTS (You may choose to comment on both personal and professional characteristics)
School Coordinator/Principal

Toreigh presented herself in a thoroughly professional manner and engaged herself in daily
school life. She demonstrated skills in understanding student learning and how learning needs
might be accommodated. She was keen to seek and act upon feedback. Toreigh was an asset
during her practicum with us.
Name: John Nielsen

Date: 20th Aug 2015

University Liaison
Toreigh has just concluded a very successful teaching practicum at Crafers Primary School. Over the
four weeks of the practicum she has worked effectively to develop her skills and understandings in all
three domains of teaching .. Professional Knowledge, Practice and Engagement.
Throughout the practicum I have consulted with Toreighs mentor, Lynette Kaeding and School
Coordinator, John Nielsen and I am confident that this Report does provide evidence of Toreigh's
progress, development and achievements.
Toreigh has a calm, positive, professional manner. She has used this placement opportunity to reflect
on the complexities of teaching and now has a greater understanding of what a teacher has to do to be

successful.
Toreigh enjoys teaching and working with students. She relates well to them and they show a respect
for her. Students responded positively to Toreigh and it is evident that she has developed strong,
professional relationships.
To improve her skills as a developing teacher I have observed Toreigh focus on her time management,
transitioning from lesson to the next activity and student assessment.
She is working well as an emerging teacher and she clearly feels comfortable in this role.
Toreigh has joined in on staff meetings and training and development. She has taken the time to
understand the class, their learning needs and they have responded positively to her. She has joined in
with general school life.
I am delighted with Toreighs progress as a student teacher and I wish her all the best for her future
teaching career.

Name .. Dennis Harris

Date .. August 23rd, 2015

SUMMARY STATEMENT (May be used as a referee statement)

Classroom Teacher/Mentor

Lynette Kaeding Re: Toreigh Tiller

Professional Knowledge
Toreigh worked diligently throughout her practice to understand her students and how they
learn, particularly showing an ability to differentiate to meet specific needs.
Professional Practice
Toreigh is able to carefully plan, structure and sequence learning programs, she is reflective
and able to evaluate to make improvements.

Professional Engagement
During placement Toreigh attended several professional development sessions and she was
keen to seek and apply effective feedback to continue to improve her practice.
Written by: Lynette Kaeding

Date: 14-8-15