MSS FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REPORT

2019
Student ID
Pre-service Teacher Andrew Jenkins 2151274

School St John’s Grammar School, Belair

Learning Area
Mentor Teacher(s) Drama
Patrick Penfold & Charlie O’Brian
Learning Area
Rose Wauchope
HG/English

School Co-ordinator Catherine Emmerson

Coordinator
University Liaison John Cadd Lou Pike Pyman

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Teaching Days 10 introductory days + 30 day block: 40 days 

CONTEXT 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

St John’s Grammar School is a Co-educational Independent Anglican School in

Belair situated over three campuses – Early Learning Centre, Junior School and
Senior Campus with 828 students across the 3 campuses.

Class (including children with special needs)

Yr 7 Drama
Yr 8 Drama
Yr 9 English
Yr 10 Drama – team teaching
Yr 12 Drama – team teaching
Yr 12 English – team teaching
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 Know students and how they learn

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

Standard 2 Know the content and how to teach it

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Standard 3 Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

I I I XI__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

Standard 4 Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

I I I XI__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

Standard 5 Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Standard 6 Engage in professional learning

I I I X I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient

Standard 7 Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

I I I x I__
Complete Novice Emerging Graduate Proficient
SUMMARY STATEMENTS (You may choose to comment on both personal and professional characteristics)

School Coordinator/Principal

Andrew has immersed himself in the school and the school culture. From day one he has attended
professional development opportunities, parent interviews, staff meetings and faculty meetings.
He has professionally interacted with teachers, parents and student always showing a good
understanding of protocol, subject knowledge and the students themselves. He understands the
required professional ethics and responsibilities in and outside of the classroom.
Andrew fit seamlessly into the Performing Arts department showing initiative and passion for
drama. He quickly built respected relationships with the students through creating engaging
lessons and being well prepared. Andrew was an asset to the department during a busy run of
productions where he willingly gave up Sundays and after school hours helping to support the
productions. He has even committed to coming back after his placement to help with the final
productions. These extra commitments were greatly appreciated and his support for these events
showed his initiative, enjoyment and passion for teaching. Andrew has been a valued member of
the Performing Arts and English department and a professional and respected member of the St
John’s Grammar School staff.

Name: Catherine Emmerson Date: 12/6/19

University Liaison

Andrew readily adopted the norms and expectations of the school and quickly immersed himself in the
preparations for the school’s drama productions that involved a significant out of hours commitment.
His lessons were carefully planned and enthusiastically delivered with a variety of approaches to
support the range of student interest and ability. He interacted well with individual students and with
small groups, clarifying questions and encouraging new ideas as well as monitoring progress. He was
assertive when necessary but always positive and professional.
Andrew is to be congratulated on a very successful Professional experience.

Name: John Cadd Date: 20/6/19

SUMMARY STATEMENT (May be used as a referee statement)

Classroom Teacher/Mentor
Student Name: Learning Area: Drama
Andrew Jenkins
Professional Knowledge
Andrew is organized and planned effectively for an inclusive program. He considered the
student’s with special needs and present clear documentation. He showed competence in
short term planning for small groups and for a whole class, identification of aims and was very
particular about time allocation. His unit designs demonstrated a clear sequence of lessons
moving towards the completion of a set assessment task. His professional knowledge is
sound.

Professional Practice
Andrew was able to plan lesson by lesson and create links between the learning in one class
and build to the next. He offered students conferencing and direct instruction utilising
individual/group/class work effectively. Andrew has demonstrated an ability to implement a
range of teaching skills such as motivation activities, non-verbal communication, negotiating
skills, questioning skills, giving clear instructions and providing feedback. He built professional
working relationships and displayed effective behaviour management.

Professional Engagement
Andrew was able to observe a Performing Arts faculty at a busy time with courses being
taught at various year levels, choirs, bands and group productions in rehearsal. He was
actively involved teaching Yr 7,8,10 & 12 Drama where he showed initiative and
adaptability. Andrew was reliable, punctual and well presented. He has a warm and friendly
manner and displayed a real interest in developing his teaching. Andrew also attended an
evening performances and Sunday rehearsals for the various Drama productions.

Written by: Patrick Penfold Date: 7/6/2019

SUMMARY ASSESSMENT (To be agreed by the School Coordinator and the University Liaison)

In our opinion Andrew Jenkins

has demonstrated the following overall level of performance in this final professional experience:
(Please click on appropriate box below)

☐ Unsatisfactory

☐ Satisfactory

☐ Competent

☒ Outstanding

NOTES FOR COMPLETING THIS REPORT

The pre-service teacher may wish to submit this report with an application for employment. Please avoid the use of
acronyms as student reports are often viewed by interstate and international employers who are not always familiar
with South Australian nomenclature.

Please keep an electronic copy of this report and submit the report to the University Liaison for
completion.

If this is not possible then please email it directly to: mssprofexp@flinders.edu.au