Jordan Joan Kite
Worongary State Primary School
12
years of professional experience
Compassionate, trauma-informed and strengths-based practitioner with 12+ years’ experience across education, inclusion and student wellbeing. Passionate about social-emotional wellbeing, complex needs, inclusive practice and early intervention. Experienced in data-informed decision making and collaborative case management, working alongside families, school teams and external professionals to develop coordinated supports that strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and educational success.
Work History
Inclusion Teacher
1 Year 8 Months- Coordinated case management and contributed to Positive Partnerships planning for students with complex needs requiring Extensive and Extensive Plus adjustments, supporting individualized approaches to wellbeing, engagement and educational access.
- Developed and reviewed Personalized Learning Plans, Individual Behaviour Support Plans, Student Response Plans, Risk Assessments, Part-Time Education Plans and individualized adjustments.
- Planned, implemented and coordinated data-informed Tier 2 and Tier 3 social-emotional and academic interventions.
- Collaborated with students, families, leadership, Guidance Officers, teachers, allied health professionals and external agencies to coordinate supports, consultation and referrals.
- Responded to student protection and complex wellbeing concerns in accordance with departmental policy, including objective documentation, escalation and referral.
- Build productive family-school partnerships, re-engaging families facing barriers to school participation, fostering a supportive educational environment.
- Built staff capability through mentoring and modelling in inclusive, trauma-informed and behaviour-support practice.
- Developed a scalable Tier 2 Zones of Regulation model to increase access to social-emotional intervention
- Collaborated with school leadership to review academic and social-emotional intervention data, inform resource allocation and co-develop an MTSS framework.
Primary School Teacher
11 Months- Collaborated closely with community leaders, local Elders and Police Liaison Officers to strengthen school–community partnerships, promote student attendance and support the monitoring of student wellbeing and engagement.
- Used a strengths-based approach to recognise and build on students’ individual strengths, interests and cultural connections, fostering belonging, engagement and positive learning environments.
- Utilised technology resources to enhance instructional delivery and student interaction.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Promoted inclusive learning environments by adapting instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners
Health Educator
2 Years 11 Months- Developed and implemented educational programs promoting health literacy among diverse community groups.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance knowledge on nutrition, physical activity, alcohol and nicotine use, social skills and mental well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create resource materials tailored to specific audience needs.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and adjusted strategies for continuous improvement.
- Established partnerships with local organisations to expand reach of health education services within the community.
- Conducted assessments to identify community health needs, guiding development of targeted educational interventions.
Primary School Teacher
4 Years 11 Months- Maintained high expectations for academic achievement, delivering engaging learning experiences tailored to curriculum standards and individual student needs, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Applied evidence-informed pedagogy and differentiation to provide targeted support for students at risk while extending and challenging high-achieving and gifted learners.
- Used assessment data, explicit teaching and formative assessment to monitor progress, differentiate instruction and inform responsive teaching practice.
- Developed and coordinated extracurricular initiatives, including Beach Clean-Up, Plastic-Free Wednesdays, Space School and Junior Art Club, enhancing student engagement, creativity, environmental responsibility and community connection.
Education
Master of Guidance And Counselling
Bachelor of Education
Certificate II in Community AUSLAN
Skills
Case management
Data-driven decision making
Trauma-informed practice
Collaborative partnerships
Social-emotional support
Timeline
Inclusion Teacher
Worongary State Primary School
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Primary School Teacher
Catholic Education Office
01.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Health Educator
Life Education Queensland
01.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Primary School Teacher
Townsville Grammar School
01.2015 - 12.2019Read More
James Cook University
Master of Guidance And Counselling
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James Cook University
Bachelor of Education
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Deaf Services Australia
Certificate II in Community AUSLAN
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