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Jane Wessels

Jane Wessels

Logan Reserve,QLD

Summary

Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher/Early Years Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Working with families identifying supports within the community alongside outreach program.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Queensland Department of Education
Sunnybank Hills , QLD
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Attended workshops on current trends related to teaching special education students in an inclusive classroom setting.
  • Facilitated communication between school personnel, families, and other professionals involved in the educational process.
  • Encouraged social interaction among special needs students within the classroom environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress including grades, attendance records, IEPs.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies providing services such as speech therapy or occupational therapy.
  • Integrated assistive technology into lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Conducted assessments to diagnose learning disabilities or other challenges faced by students.
  • Provided direct instruction to small groups of students in an inclusive classroom setting.
  • Developed strategies for addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by some students with special needs.
  • Utilized data analysis techniques such as graphing and charting to track student progress over time.
  • Participated in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, professional development activities, and other events related to student learning outcomes.
  • Implemented evidence-based instructional practices designed to maximize student engagement and achievement levels.
  • Collaborated with administrators to develop policies related to inclusion practices in the school setting.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure that all students received appropriate instruction and support.
  • Advised parents on best practices for supporting their child's academic success at home.
  • Created a safe and supportive environment for all students within the classroom setting.
  • Assessed student progress, identified areas of need, and created strategies to improve academic performance.
  • Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.

ECDP

Queensland Department of Education
Acacia Ridge , QLD
01.2016 - 12.2022
  • Provided support to families seeking resources or referrals from outside organizations.
  • Created an inclusive classroom environment by integrating typical peers into the curriculum whenever possible.
  • Assisted parents in understanding their child's developmental delays and provided guidance on how best to support them at home.
  • Implemented data collection systems such as running records or anecdotal notes to measure progress towards IEP goals.
  • Collaborated with families and other professionals to provide comprehensive services to children enrolled in early intervention programs.
  • Maintained detailed records of all assessments, observations, interventions, and progress notes related to each student served.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
  • Observed and monitored students' progress on a daily basis to ensure that goals were being met.
  • Coordinated transition planning between school districts when necessary due to changes in residence or age eligibility requirements.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed to discuss individual student cases and coordinate care across multiple providers.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
  • Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
  • Presented information in audio-visual and interactive formats using computers, televisions, audio-visual aids and other technologies.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to offer safe spaces and growth for non-verbal communication styles.

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood (pre-service) - Education

QUT
Brisbane, QLD
12-2013

High School Diploma -

Bremer State High School
Ipswich, QLD
12-1988

Skills

  • Transition planning
  • Communication Strategies
  • IEP development
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Parent communications
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Special Education

Affiliations

  • Lived experiences with NDIS
  • Work life balance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Queensland Department of Education
01.2023 - Current

ECDP

Queensland Department of Education
01.2016 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Early Childhood (pre-service) - Education

QUT

High School Diploma -

Bremer State High School

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