Relief at Last

A collection of courses for teachers starting out in to the world of primary relief teaching

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Relief At Last!!


COURSES FOR TEACHERS WORKING IN RELIEF, SUPPLY OR SUBSTITUTE ROLES


Are you struggling to figure out what to put into your Relief Teaching Kit and, what to leave out? Can you confidently walk into any classroom and teach any grade or subject with the resource kit that you are currently using? 

Do you feel like you're going around in circles, not making progress? 

Oceanview Resources ® cuts through the stress and overwhelm and gives you a simple, step-by-step method to streamline your workload and build an engaging and practical resource kit for yourself. 

My range of courses will help you with many of the more challenging aspects of working as a Relief/Supply or Substitute Teacher

What will I learn?

Professional Tips

Create an engaging and Comprehensive teaching Kit that will serve you well for years to come. 

Write a winning Resume that will impress schools and executive staff.

Build Relationships

 Staff

Students 

Community 

Parents 

All community agencies

Stress Free Course


Complete at your own pace 

Save money with the included resources in the modules 

Transform yourself into the #1 requested Reliever at the schools of your choice



Is This You?

You want to build a range of resources for any grade, any school and for any time of year but feel overwhelmed by the whole thing?




GO THROUGH THE CHECKLIST

Do any of these sound familiar?

You can't find the TIME to work on your Resume or creating your resource kit.

You don't know where to start.

You feel stressed, overwhelmed and frustrated.

It feels like you'll never get your professional requirements covered





Would you like more free time?


Wouldn't it be GREAT if there was a SIMPLE, EASY, SUREFIRE way to structure and build your Resource Kit while enjoying the process at the same time. 

Enjoy the liberating feeling of marking off your to do list, achieving your goals and work targets and being able to have resources and websites at your fingertips when it counts…in the classroom 

My simple, streamlined work process can help to take the stress out of completing all of your professional teaching requirements, from resume building to having a relief kit that will be the foundation stone of your resource creation in the future.


TRANSFORMATION STARTS HERE

Simple tips and strategies to achieve these goals


Be Productive

Stop agonising about what you are going to include in your relief teaching kit. My tips and strategies will help you to structure your lessons and activities so that your students will be engaged in meaningful and relevant lessons

Shine!!!

Make your lessons shine so that executive staff members will be impressed and want to add you to their preferred list of relief teachers. Eliminate the overwhelming feeling of not being organised when you are invited to teach in a school

Impress!!

Create a lasting impression with your students and build relationships with them so that you can be the teacher that you have always wanted to be. Make a difference to the lives of the students that you will be working with.



Which course to choose?

 Choose the courses that best suit your needs


Affordable and easy to navigate, material and resources provided are able to be used universally across elementary and primary schools.


Master Course for Relief Teachers $50 (AUD)
Additional Resources Bundle $400 worth of resources ready to go for only $75 (AUD)
Master Course and Relief Teacher MASSIVE BUNDLE



WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THESE COURSES?

 

The Master Course is the basis of all the other courses, tailored to meet your financial needs.  I understand how hard it can be to find the funds when you are starting out as a relief teacher.  

 

The Additional Bundle is essentially not a course, but a way of building your resource kit on a budget.  For a small investment of only $100 you will get in excess of $400 worth of resources.  

I have included plenty of bonus resources in all components of each course.


You will get clear information in every module of each chapter

You will plan effective and engaging materials for your students in your relief teaching kit

Ideal for any teacher undertaking relief teaching for the first time (It may be you are moving from permanent to relief or that you are a new graduate) Be the relaxed relief teacher that you want to be!! Enjoy your free time with your family, knowing that you have your ‘bases covered’ and are ready to take on any teaching role.



Lessons in Relief At Last :

  1. 1 CHAPTER 1-How to get the most out of this course

    Objective: Learning the ropes

  2. 2 Welcome to the course!!

  3. 3 What are your biggest challenges as a Relief or Substitute teacher?

    Objective: What are your biggest challenges?

  4. 4 Induction for Beginning Teachers

    Objective: INDUCTION FOR BEGINNING TEACHERS

  5. 5 Being a Professional Relief Teacher

    Objective: How do you feel about starting this new career?

  6. 6 A guide to starting out as a Relief Teacher in the Primary Setting

    Objective: Download this free guide

  7. 7 What are your skills and strengths?

  8. 8 Analysing your results

  9. 9 Let's Reflect-Video

  10. 10 I have made my list...now what shall I do with it?

  11. 11 Create your plan of action

  12. 12 An Interview with myself and Amy Price of Aussie Star Resources. (Relief Teaching Tips)

  13. 13 Feedback Please

    Objective: Feedback for our presenter

  14. 14 CHAPTER 2 BUILDING YOUR RESUME

  15. 15 Bec West on Resumes

  16. 16 Resume Tips

    Objective: Resume Tips

  17. 17 Preparing your Resume

  18. 18 What are the most important inclusions to put into your resume? Write a list of your top 5 priorities

    Objective: What to include in your resume.

  19. 19 Now it is your turn.

    Objective: Now its time to bite the bullet and wirite that resume!!

  20. 20 Powerpoint Template for your resume

  21. 21 Course note downloads

  22. 22 Final Feedback

    Objective: Feedback

  23. 23 CHAPTER 3-WHAT YOUR DAY MAY LOOK LIKE

  24. 24 Let's consider those answers

  25. 25 What do you want to bring to schools as a Relief Teacher?

  26. 26 What makes a good teacher?

  27. 27 How do you choose a school?

  28. 28 What your day may look like

    Objective: downloads

  29. 29 Some useful downloads for you to add to your Relief Teaching Kit

    Objective: downloads

  30. 30 The best Classroom Tool

  31. 31 Teachers make a difference. What is the evidence?

  32. 32 From the mouth of babes!!!

  33. 33 Let's Collaborate. What is the most challenging part of being a Relief Teacher for you. FEEDBACK

  34. 34 CHAPTER 4 The Importance of Building Relationships

    Objective: Relationships in schools

  35. 35 Building Relationships Workbook

  36. 36 Building Relationships in the School Handouts

  37. 37 4 steps to Effective Communication

  38. 38 Student Connections and Ice Breakers-Video

  39. 39 Icebreaker Booklet #1

  40. 40 More Icebreakers #2

  41. 41 Icebreakers dowload #3

  42. 42 CHAPTER 5 Building your Resource Kit

  43. 43 Facebook Finds!!!

  44. 44 FACEBOOK guidelines for educators

  45. 45 Pinterest, a great tool for teachers to use to find resources and ideas.

    Objective: Using Pinterest as a teaching tool

  46. 46 Building your resource kit-Reference Book 169 pages!!

  47. 47 Organising your bag of tricks

  48. 48 Creating the ultimate bag of tricks

  49. 49 CHAPTER 6 -Building Resources around a Theme

    Objective: Building resources around a theme or book

  50. 50 Template for planning a thematic lesson-ANIMALS

  51. 51 Lesson plans and activities based on the book Lester and Clyde

  52. 52 Inspirational websites

  53. 53 Suggested Websites

  54. 54 Essential links for literacy and numeracy-52 pages

  55. 55 Google like a pro-Tips and Tricks

  56. 56 CHAPTER 7- Behaviour and Classroom Management

  57. 57 Teaching Tips for Relief/Substitute Teachers- A fun video

  58. 58 Tips to Creating a Positive Learning Environment as a Relief Teacher

  59. 59 Try this Quiz and test your behaviour management choices

  60. 60 Behaviour Management Summary of Tips and recommended resources and downloads.

  61. 61 Getting the simple things right-Charlie Taylor

  62. 62 Classroom Behaviour Management Strategy downloads- Additional Resources

  63. 63 CHAPTER 8-Keeping on track with your Records

  64. 64 Relief Teacher Daily Work Pad Timetable and teaching tips

  65. 65 Relief Teacher Checklist and Feedback Form

  66. 66 Taxation, PD, School Records

  67. 67 CHAPTER 9- The importance of self Care

  68. 68 Do you manage your time well?

  69. 69 Time management for Teachers

  70. 70 Chunking your time

  71. 71 Dealing with paperwork

  72. 72 How do you spend your time?

  73. 73 Eating a healthy diet, while on the go

  74. 74 Stuck for meal plans?

  75. 75 Final Feedback

  76. 76 BONUS FILES

  77. 77 Free resources compiled and generously shared

  78. 78 FINAL FEEDBACK

Lessons in Resources Bundle (Great starter kit for any Primary Teacher):

  1. 1 A message from your instructor

  2. 2 What is in this course? Do you want to save nearly 90% on resources???

  3. 3 Copy of Enjoy some Free resources to add to your Bag of Tricks

  4. 4 Free resources compiled and generously shared

  5. 5 What are you waiting for?

  6. 6 If you loved this bundle, then you will love "Relief At Last"....

About Nikki Tester

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Who am I?
And how can I help?
Well Hello!!

My name is Nikki Tester and after 40 years of teaching, I thought it was well overdue to start sharing my experiences, mentorship and strategies for creating meaningful and engaging material for you to use in your daily teaching.

About twenty years ago, I began to build a resource kit for myself when I began casual teaching, and then I realised just how many ideas and activities I had been using over the years.

I have spent many hours searching through websites, searching books for great ideas and activities. Since then I have created over hundreds of resources that are perfect for helping you to build up your resource teaching kit, whether you are casual, temporary or full time in primary school education.

I embrace and thrive on integrating technology in education, and my resources address the changing nature of the 21st century classroom.

I enjoy mentoring and supporting my cohorts through my Facebook, Pinterest , resources and blogs. Once a teacher......you are a learner for life....I hope that I can continue to inspire and support.

Teacher life can be amazingly hectic, and with that in mind my resources are created for all teachers of children aged 5-12 in primary /elementary schools across a range of subjects and resource types.

In my store you will find

Resources for relief teachers -
Teacher reference...how to get started, building your resource kit for free!!,
Finding your way around the internet with my easy click and go resources
Units of work across all curriculum areas - ocean themed, animal themed and fairy tales for the younger students
Resources for Numeracy across a range of a topics and age groups
Resources for Literacy across a range of topics and age groups
Print and go resources
Fast finishing activities and brain breaks
Behaviour Management resources
Enjoy and welcome...it's great to have you here. Exciting times for me as I move to the next level and present my wealth of knowledge in a course for you.

What Our Members Have to Say:

“This comprehensive resource is jam-packed full of ideas and strategies to be confident when taking on a casual teaching role. It is full of extra links and downloads that provide more concepts to prepare you. Now, I am feeling ready and equipped to walk into any classroom, of any stage and know that I am prepared for the day.” ― Amber Resta
“"What an awesome product with a great wealth of resources! Thank you - it will save me a lot of time in preparing for my days when I am relief teaching."” ― Nicole James
“"This was an amazing product when I was casual teaching! So helpful and you can tell that lots of thought and research has gone into it. Thanks again!"” ― Paul Curran
“"Provides advice for classroom management, gives you loads websites with tips and games to help getting know the class. Lots of sites provided for writing, spelling, literacy."” ― Wendy Breen
“This is BRILLIANT!!! I only bought it ( The Master Course)) a few days ago and I have not even sorted through the tip of the iceberg yet, but as a (very) mature aged student who simply wants to make a career out of Casual Teaching, this is the SINGLE BEST resource I have!!! I am excited about finding out just what else it has to offer and how much easier still (it has already given me the simplest ideas that have made things sooooo much better and easier) it is going to make my teaching life!!! It is such a HUGE relief to finally have some direction. Sooooo much is expected from teachers and this includes CRT's. When I graduated in 2012 I thought I wanted a permanent, full-time position immediately - more because of my age than anything else I think. However, I recently realised I LOVE CRT! It's my passion.and to finally be able to put together a "kit" and "specialise" in it is wonderful! It is just what I needed. Thank you and please keep it coming :D Thank you Nikki Tester” ― Tiffany Laing
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