Damien Fuller
Darwin,NT
Summary
Motivated proud aboriginal man fluent in Kriol, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people and children experiencing complex needs. Experienced in providing trauma-informed support and fostering educational engagement. Committed to empowering Aboriginal students in both urban and remote communities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SESO (Special Education Officer)
Henbury School
07.2017 - Current
- Providing 1:1 support to students with diverse learning needs ensuring their academic, social and emotional growth.
- Collaborating with teachers to implement a diverse and inclusive curriculum, adapting materials to meet individual requirements.
- Advocating young peoples needs and amplifying their voices within the school community and during meetings with parents and caregivers.
- Working dynamically within a multidisciplinary team including National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports, to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Coordinating day to day operations and maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.
- Contributing cultural oversight and insights to students plans, including Educational Adjustment Plans (EAP), classroom allocation, and individualized support strategies
- Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents
(Special Education Support Officer – A04 96%)
Henbury School
07.2017 - Current
- Individual student support for extreme behaviours and implementing de-escalation practices as directed.
- Engage with students and staff to meet the learning intentions set
- Team member responsible for providing learning outcomes in social interaction, life skills, sport integration and individual hydra therapy/swimming sessions.
- Preparation of class resources.
- Manage and support students and staff to access the learning environment in an off campus classroom.
- Support ICT integration, managing student devices and problem solving within the classroom environment.
- Liaise with staff on Henbury and Sanderson Middle School campuses to assist students in successful integration with peers.
Teacher’s Aide
Rosebery Primary School
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Support for Primary students in a mainstream with high support needs.
- A liaison for students to discuss any problems at school or at home.
- Consistently report students’ learning and wellbeing to the teacher.
- Run interschool programs such as AFL drills, exercise programs and sports competitions.
- Design individual ICT packages for students.
- Working with children with indigenous backgrounds.
- Setting up and operating equipment especially in PE classes.
- Undertaking administrative duties as and when required.
- Working one on one with students to develop a range of skills including literacy and numeracy but also emotional and social skills area.
- Small group work with children.
- Working with students with special needs, educational requirements and behavior management plans.
- Supervising students including outside of class time such as excursions and on camp.
- Develop and locate resources for individual students such as modifying workloads for students.
Indigenous Support Officer
Casuarina Senior College
02.2012 - 04.2013
- One on one support with indigenous students.
- Assist students with educational development, homework, sports life and general day skills.
Education
NTCET - High School Teaching
Casuarina Senior College
Moil, NT01.2023
Skills
- Special Education
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Social Development
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Timeline
SESO (Special Education Officer)
Henbury School
07.2017 - Current
(Special Education Support Officer – A04 96%)
Henbury School
07.2017 - Current
Teacher’s Aide
Rosebery Primary School
01.2014 - 07.2017
Indigenous Support Officer
Casuarina Senior College
02.2012 - 04.2013
NTCET - High School Teaching
Casuarina Senior College
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