About Louise
Experienced primary school teacher with over eight years of classroom teaching across Foundation to Year 6. Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that cater for diverse student needs.
Inclusive
Every child feels safe, known, and challenged at an appropriate level. Differentiated instruction for diverse needs including EAL/D learners and students with additional needs.
Evidence-Based
High-impact teaching strategies including explicit teaching, flexible grouping, structured classroom talk, and open-ended multi-level tasks.
Collaborative
Strong partnerships with families. Parents are essential partners in their child's education — open communication, trust, and shared goals.
Teaching Career
Classroom Teacher (Grade 2/3)
Toora Primary School — Toora, South Gippsland VIC
Seven consecutive years teaching across multiple year levels in a small rural school. Planned and delivered comprehensive programs aligned to the Victorian Curriculum.
Classroom Teacher (Grade 5/6)
Deer Park North Primary School — Deer Park North VIC
Taught a composite Year 5/6 class of 21 students with varied backgrounds and abilities.
Casual Relief Teacher
Primary Education Management — Various Melbourne-area schools
Worked across Prep to Year 6 classes in a range of Melbourne primary schools, adapting quickly to different school cultures and curricula.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy VIC
2008 – 2011
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration
Full Registration — Current
Current