ALICIA MARTELLO
Croydon,VIC
Summary
Warm, experienced and highly capable educator with over 8 years of experience across both integration support and primary teaching. Skilled in facilitating collaborative discussions with families and school teams, and applying strengths-based approaches to support inclusion. Brings both professional expertise and lived experience advocating for a child with a disability, providing a deep understanding of family perspectives and support systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Teacher
Eastwood Primary School and Deaf Facility
01.2023 - Current
- Plan and deliver differentiated learning programs to meet diverse student needs
- Develop, implement and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) in collaboration with families and support teams
- Facilitate Individual Learning Plan (ILP) meetings with families, leadership and support staff, ensuring collaborative and student-focused planning
- Provided tailored support for students with ASD, anxiety, and learning challenges to enhance their learning experiences
- Work within a specialist Deaf Facility, supporting students with diverse communication and learning needs
- Liaise with allied health professionals and external services
- Write clear, concise and accurate documentation to support student profiles, progress tracking and planning
Integration Aide / Education Support
Eastwood Primary School and Deaf Facility
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Delivered targeted support to students with additional needs, enhancing their learning experience
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement and self-regulation
- Adapted curriculum tasks to ensure accessibility for all students
- Built strong relationships with students, staff and families
Education
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Swinburne University
Skills
- Inclusive education
- Disability inclusion
- Learning needs expertise
- Strengths-based support
- Collaborative meetings
- Effective communication
- Report writing skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Digital systems proficiency
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
Professional Development
- Inclusive Education and Disability Inclusion training
- Deaf Facility professional learning focused on inclusive practice and communication strategies
- Trauma-informed practice
- Behaviour support strategies
VIT
Registration number: 714040
Availability
Full-time or 0.8 FTE
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
Eastwood Primary School and Deaf Facility
01.2023 - Current
Integration Aide / Education Support
Eastwood Primary School and Deaf Facility
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Education (Primary) -
Swinburne University