Donna Kempster

• Manage the Learning Support Department team of teachers and Education Support staff.
• Maintain audit ready records of student support levels and prepare submissions for funding to the NCCD (Nationally Consistent Collection of Data).
• Assess student needs to determine appropriate level of required support.
• Create Individual Education Plans for students with a diagnosed or imputed disability.
• Create, collect, analyse and record data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
• Develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with staff, students and families.
• Meet regularly with students and families to review adjusted instructional strategies to ensure specific learning needs are met.
• Deliver professional development to staff.
• Teach MacqLit (reading intervention) classes and Supported Study groups.

• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance.
• Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
• Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.

• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalised and small group assistance.
• Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.

I have experience in the following roles, prior to my employment in the educations sector:

• Tour Guide - working in the Northern Territory around Mparntwe (Alice Springs), Uluru and Watarrka (Kings Canyon).
• Customer Service - retail
• Management