Elizabeth Mackie
Ulladulla,NSW
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Budawang School
Milton, NSW
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
School Learning Support Officer (SLSO - Health)
Budawang School
Ulladulla, NSW
08.2012 - 12.2023
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Support Worker
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Sydney, NSW
01.2006 - 06.2012
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Educated family members on various aspects of client care to enhance support networks during times of need.
- Advocated for client rights and preferences in interactions with external service providers to ensure equitable access to necessary supports.
Education
Bachelor of Special And Inclusive Education - Education
University of New England
Armidale, NSW12.2025
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Timeline
Teacher
Budawang School
01.2024 - Current
School Learning Support Officer (SLSO - Health)
Budawang School
08.2012 - 12.2023
Support Worker
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
01.2006 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Special And Inclusive Education - Education
University of New England