Debbie Masci
Tamborine,QLD
Summary
I am a resilient Special Education Teacher Aide familiar with all challenges associated with teaching special needs children. I am a highly creative and empathetic person with a high level of emotional intelligence and understanding. With 20 years of experience in a school setting, I remain positive under times of stress or conflict. I work with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. I am equipped with a positive attitude and the patience vital to teaching children with special needs and I have extensive experience creating innovative and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Inclusion Teacher Aide
Education Queensland
06.2002 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by implementing differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify lesson plans and assessments, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Trained fellow educators on best practices for inclusive classrooms, fostering a supportive environment for all students.
- Conducted regular progress monitoring to identify areas of improvement and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques, promoting positive classroom culture and reducing disruptions in the learning process.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted social skills development among special education students, enhancing their integration into the school community.
- Evaluated instructional materials for appropriateness based on individual student needs, ensuring effective curriculum implementation.
- Advocated for appropriate accommodations and modifications during standardized testing, enabling accurate assessment of special education students'' abilities.
- Created engaging visual aids and hands-on activities to enhance understanding of complex concepts among diverse learners.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Education
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Councillors
Online2024
Skills
- Current holder of Working with Children Card
- Current Holder of NDIS Worker Screening Card
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Inclusive Classroom Strategies
- Emotional Regulation
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Autism Spectrum and ADHD Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement
- Peer Mediation
- Social Skills Training
- Executive Functioning Support
Hobbies
- Arts and Crafts
- Reading
- Travelling
- Gardening
- Loves Animals
Timeline
Special Education Inclusion Teacher Aide
Education Queensland
06.2002 - Current
Diploma of Counselling - Counselling
Australian Institute of Professional Councillors
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