Brooke Whitehouse
27 Xanadu Drive
Bellmere QLD 4510
M: 0403 570 324
E: brooke.whitehouse@hotmail.com
28th October, 2015
To Whom It May Concern,
RE: Graduate Employment
My name is Brooke Whitehouse and I hereby tender my application to join your teaching staff.
I have recently graduated from Australian Catholic University with my Bachelor of Early Childhood
and Primary. My studies have provided me with a strong foundation of attainable skills, which I have
further developed on my practicums that will be transferred and implemented in my classroom.
I am a motivated graduate teacher who has a strong interest in being involved in and promoting
inclusive education. One of my top priorities is to motivate students to do their best and extend in
personal growth. I have had experience on all practicums, planning and implementing the Australian
Curriculum ensuring that these lessons expand on students prior knowledge while encouraging
students to discover new concepts and skills. I encourage students to construct their own learning in
a safe and supportive environment that stimulates and helps students realise their full potential.
I thoroughly enjoyed my practical placements, which both challenged and fulfilled me. This
cemented my belief that teaching is my passion.
I am confident that my experience from my university practicums and personal skills will be an asset
to your students' learning and development and would love the opportunity to work at your school.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I look forward to the opportunity of meeting
with you and discussing how I can contribute to your school community and objectives.
Yours sincerely,
Brooke Whitehouse
BROOKE WHITEHOUSE
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Address: 27 Xanadu Drive, Bellmere, 4510
Phone:
0403 570 324
Email:
brooke.whitehouse@hotmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Early Childhood & Primary
Australian Catholic University
March 2009 November 2015
GPA at present: 3.87
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
DATE
LOCATION/TYPE
May 2015
Holy Spirit
Catholic
Primary School
(Townsville)
Final Practicum
(30 days)
KEY LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Responsible for planning and implementing the Year 2
curriculum full time for 30 days
Initiated data use, goal setting and differentiated instruction
Established learning goals and tracked student progress
through data collected from formative and summative
assessment
Implemented reward systems for effective behaviour
management and communication
Created behaviour goals for the classroom
Examined IEPs and created modification learning, teaching
and classroom management for specific students
Classroom planning and management
Integrated ICT into rotational groups
Created word walls and information board relating to the
curriculum
Attended and assisted at school fete
Attended weekly staff meetings
Differentiated literacy rotations based on data
Completed playground duties
Collaborated and implemented Year 2 Liturgy and assembly
Designed and created Year 2 prayer book
Reflected on teaching practices and gained feedback in order
to modify pedagogy accordingly
Developed strong relationships with students, mentor teacher,
teachers, parents, administration and wider school community
Year 2
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY, CONTINUED
DATE
LOCATION/TYPE
August 2014
Saint Peters
Catholic
Primary School
(Caboolture)
(15 days)
Year 6/7
April 2014
(8 days)
Saint Peters
Catholic
Primary School
(Caboolture)
All Ages
October 2013
(20 days)
(21 days)
Responsible for planning and implementing the Year 6
curriculum full time for 15 days
Assisted mentor teacher and associates in interschool sports
Created learning experiences developed for diversity
Implemented reward systems for effective behaviour
management and communication
Classroom planning and management
Attended weekly staff meetings
Developed strong relationships with students, mentor teacher,
teachers, parents, administration and wider school community
Reflected on teaching practices and gained feedback in order
to modify pedagogy accordingly
Observational practicum from Early Childhood Centre to
Primary Schools
Completed playground duties
Attended staff meeting
Daily Reflections
Developed strong relationships with mentor teacher, teachers,
administration, students
Northgate Early
Childhood
Centre
(Northgate)
Implemented the Early Years Learning Framework
Planning and implementing lessons for 7 days
Built strong relationships with the director, associate teacher,
other staff, children and parents
Planning with mentor teacher
Completed observations on children
Planning activities based on the Early Years Learning
Framework
Reflected on effective curriculum decision making
Goodstart Early
Learning Centre
(Morayfield)
Implemented the Early Years Learning Framework
Kindergarten
July 2012
KEY LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Pre-toddler
Built strong relationships with the director, associate teacher,
other staff, children and parents
Completed observations on children
Written reflections and feedback on a daily basis
VOLUNTEER WORK AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Holy Spirit Catholic
Primary School Fete
Organised different
Basketball
Assisting / Playing
set-ups of stalls
during the day
throughout the night
Collaborated with
parents and
teachers
Assisting coaches
and the
administration at
Caboolture Basketball
for many years.
Volunteered at stalls
ICT
Involved in
assisting teachers
to gain crucial ICT
skills useful for
smart boards.
Playing basketball for
14 years at club and
representative levels.
Volunteer for
Meals on Wheels,
Caboolture
Developed a range of
workplace skills
Assisted students
to use ICT as a
tool for learning.
KEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES
Science Crest Award - (2015)
- For creativity, perseverance and the Application of Knowledge in Science and Technology
Bush Regeneration Community Service Program (2012)
- Contributing to the sustainability of the natural environment through working with Bushcare community groups
Certificate of Attendance of Professional Development
- Understanding Primary Language Disorder (2015)
- Strategies for the classroom (2015)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Solutions Property Management
Transferrable Skills:
2013 - Current
Conflict resolution, time management, work independently,
problem solving, multi-tasking, self assessment, listening skills,
working in a team, decision making, handling pressure, team
training, performance reviews, strong communication skills,
showing initiative, recording data, meeting goals, attention to
detail, customer service, flexibility, punctuality, following work
place procedure, excellent computer and technology skills.
Role: Administration Assistant /
Receptionist
Tutoring
May June 2015
Transferrable Skills:
Flexibility, emotional support, parent communication, reflecting,
self assessing, curriculum support, one-on-one support,
confidence building, collecting and utilizing data, reading program
REFEREES
Laura Valenti
Evon Downie
Jane Aylward
Managing Director
Solutions Property Management
Practicum Teacher
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary
School
edownie@hsstv.catholic.edu.au
07 4779 4763
Teacher
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary
School
jaylward@hsstv.catholic.edu.au
07 4779 4763
laura@solutionsproperty.com.au
07 3888 0098
