Daniela Robaina Chacon
61 Loch Street, Claremont,WA
Summary
Highly organised and detail-oriented educator with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of students with special needs. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Special Needs - Junior School
Christ Church Grammar School
01.2019 - Current
- Increase efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organisational systems within the department of special needs.
- Communicate with parents and external specialists on a regular basis to ensure learning is optimal for the students.
- Improve team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Facilitate learning for teacher and education assistants in regards to inclusive practices, learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Support teachers and education assistants to implement inclusive practices across all area of learning.
- Manage database to apply for special needs funding and grants.
- Lead professional development workshops for staff on best practices for working with special needs students, strengthening overall program effectiveness.
- Advocate for special needs students at school-wide meetings, ensuring their voices were heard and their unique challenges were addressed.
- Mentor new special education teachers, sharing expertise and guidance to promote successful teaching practices within the department.
Coordinator of Special Needs - Senior School
Christ Church Grammar School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Increase efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Manage project timelines for successful completion, ensuring students' learning objectives were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Develop comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Coach teachers and education assistants through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Improve team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Enhance students and parents satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
Special Needs Teacher
Christ Church Grammar School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Improve student reading comprehension by incorporating diverse texts and teaching strategies in the curriculum.
- Enhance students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Develop strong rapport with parents and caregivers, fostering a supportive home-school connection for improved student outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student''s unique needs.
- Assess students' progress regularly using formal and informal assessments, adjusting instruction based on data-driven results.
- Advocate for special needs students at school-wide meetings, ensuring their voices were heard and their unique challenges were addressed.
- Coordinate with general education teachers to modify lessons as needed for inclusion of special needs students into mainstream classrooms when appropriate.
- Utilise research-based interventions to improve academic performance among struggling learners, closing achievement gaps over time.
- Manage individualized goals and objectives for each student while maintaining accurate records of progress towards achieving them.
- Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provide one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Early Childhood Teacher
Wesley College
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Enhance student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Provide individualized support to struggling students through targeted instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
- Establish a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Implement data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student performance on assessments.
- Promote early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Develop strong relationships with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and school events.
- Assess student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
Early Childhood Teacher
Presbyterian Ladies' College
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Enhance student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Provide individualized support to struggling students through targeted instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
- Establish a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Implement data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student performance on assessments.
- Promote early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Facilitate successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
- Assess student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
Early Childhood Teacher
Colegio Santiago De Leon
09.2000 - 12.2005
- Enhance student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
- Provide individualized support to struggling students through targeted instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
- Establish a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and promoting respect among students.
- Implement data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student performance on assessments.
- Promote early literacy skills by implementing engaging reading activities and fostering a love for books in young learners.
- Facilitate successful parent-teacher conferences, addressing concerns and discussing strategies for supporting student growth at home.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively using consistent routines and age-appropriate consequences, creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Assess student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, guiding future instruction based on individual needs.
Education
Master of Education - Special Learning Needs
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA12.2015
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood
Universidad Católica Andres Bello
Caracas, Venezuela07.2000
Skills
- Document Management
- Database Management
- Progress Reporting
- Staff Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Teacher Support
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Academic and Pastoral Care Advising
- Special Education
- Parent-Teacher Relations
Additional Information
- Committee member of Cottesloe Junior Rugby Union Club.
- Member of Women in Leadership Network
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Coordinator of Special Needs - Junior School
Christ Church Grammar School
01.2019 - Current
Coordinator of Special Needs - Senior School
Christ Church Grammar School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Special Needs Teacher
Christ Church Grammar School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Early Childhood Teacher
Wesley College
07.2015 - 12.2015
Early Childhood Teacher
Presbyterian Ladies' College
01.2007 - 12.2014
Early Childhood Teacher
Colegio Santiago De Leon
09.2000 - 12.2005
Master of Education - Special Learning Needs
University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood
Universidad Católica Andres Bello
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