Referee Statement

Applicants for employment as a teacher in a Queensland state school are required to include two (2) Referee
Statements in their Professional Folio. This statement must be completed by professional referees who are
able to comment on the applicants demonstration of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Applicants Name

Meegan Brushe

University Name (Graduates only)

Australian Catholic University

Please provide honest and explicit comments about how the applicant has demonstrated the Australian
Professional Standards for Teachers.
Professional Standards Domains

Comments

Professional Knowledge
Know students and how they learn
Know the content and how to teach
it

Meegan develops relationships with students and demonstrates the ability to

use her understanding of student's individual backgrounds and learning
requirements to support learning in a productive, supportive manner. Meegan
reduces barriers for students in her approach and she delivers a differentiated
curriculum in a multi-age setting with confidence. She demonstrates a strength
in incorporating indigenous cultural perspectives in the curriculum.

Professional Practice
Plan for and implement effective
teaching and learning
Create and maintain supportive
and safe learning environments
Assess, provide feedback and
report on student learning

Meegan has demonstrated clear and effection learning plans

and pedagogical use of the Anita Archer's 16 elements. She
engages students to participate in learning opportunities
whilst providing a safe and supportive environment where
students feel they may take risks and make mistakes.
Meegan provides specific feedback to students on their
progress and regularly refers to student goals and
incorporates WALT, WILF and TIBs in her lessons.

Professional Engagement
Engage in professional learning
Engage professionally with
colleagues, parents/carers and the
community

Meegan seeks feedback on her teaching through Senior Teacher and Principal
feedback. She is eager to participate in professional dialogue and contributes
to staff meetings. She has implemented school targeted requirements in her
delivery of reading groups and behaviour expectations that are clearly set up in
the School Improvement Plan. Meegan is an asset to any staff and is to be
commended on her enthusiasm and professional approach.

Referee Details - Referees may be contacted by the interview panel.

Name

Stephen Hallahan

Position

Principal

School /
Organisation
Relationship to
Applicant

Lockrose SS

Telephone

Work

Email

shall84@eq.edu.au

Signature

Eg. Supervising Teacher, Colleague

Supervisor
54658249

Other

Date

7/11/16

Information about how to complete the statement is included in the Information for Supervising and Mentor
Teachers document.