Elizabeth Van Der Walt

• Delivered engaging lessons across K–6 to diverse student groups.
• Adapted content and managed behaviour with positive reinforcement strategies.
• Maintained safe, inclusive classroom environments and supported wellbeing.
• Assisted with transitions and supervised students during break times.

• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
• Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
• Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
• Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
• Used digital tools (SEQTA, Connect) for report writing and assessment tracking.
• Fostered a positive, respectful classroom environment with clear behaviour management.
• Conducted small group interventions and used programs like iMaths and Words Their Way.
• Communicated regularly with parents to build partnerships supporting student growth.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic student care, addressing both social and emotional needs.
• Provided guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
• Provided pastoral care and support to students facing personal or academic challenges.
• Implemented conflict resolution techniques when dealing with sensitive situations involving students or staff members.
• Developed strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns related to their child emotional needs.

• Supported children with special needs using individualised therapy programs and adhering to NDIS principles.
• Collaborated with allied health professionals to implement tailored interventions.
• Recorded detailed daily progress reports and communicated outcomes to families.
• Managed challenging behaviour sensitively and adapted support accordingly.
• Attending professional development training regarding NDIS, restrictive practice and report writing

Provided 1:1 support and task modifications for students with additional needs year 8 -12.

• Assisted with excursions, resource prep, and supervision aligned with WHS standards.
• Helped implement inclusive strategies supporting diverse learning requirements.
• Tailoring learning resources and lesson instructions to the appropriate ability and interest level to ensure relatability and student engagement
• Working as part of a team and demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ensuring safety of all learners by adopting safe working practices and compliance with WH&S policies and procedures

• Taught Years 4–7 Science and Lego Mindstorm Robotics with project-based learning.
• Integrated Christian values through daily devotions, bible lessons and assembly leadership.
• Guided student participation in science fairs and hands-on learning tasks.
• Implementing small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students are learning at full potential
• Encouraging students to explore, to learn and to ask questions - having a discovery approach about the world around them to learn in a creative, fun and trusting learning environment
• Providing a wide range of practical activities to develop critical thinking skills, finding solutions to problems and developing the child as a whole
• Teaching subject matter according to the curriculum and providing additional support to learners when required
• Observing and evaluating every student’s academic performance, progress, behaviour, and social development and raise any concerns immediately with HOD and other professionals
• Extra-curricular activities – netball and hockey

• Teaching HASS and English Home Language to students in Year 5 coming from diverse cultures, different languages, and lower socio-economic backgrounds
• Individualised learner support (Remedial teaching Therapy) to Year 3 learners with learning difficulties
• Occasionally opening with scripture and prayer in assembly gatherings and staff room morning meeting
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Floor manager of all Youth activities counsellor in a space at certain times)

• Engaging and presenting fun activities for children from various diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Supervising up to 1000 children in 3 youth activities spaces, each a different age group while providing a safe and entertaining environment
• Customer service, trained on the Walt Disney Company standards

• Conducted standardised testing and created Individualised Education Programs (IEPs).
• Delivered 1:1 support for students with learning difficulties in a special needs setting.
• Collaborated with therapists and participated in transition planning.