Judith Tosi
Experienced Special Education Teacher
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher, looking to transition into disability support work part-time. I am known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in creating adaptive learning strategies, behaviour management techniques, and individualized learning plans tailored to each student's unique needs. I excel in communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective collaboration with clients, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to support individual's success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher (part Time)
Education Queensland
Townsville, QLD
01.1995 - Current
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life (senior special school QCIA curriculum -individualised)
- Used a range of AAC, including PODD, with non verbal students
- Managed complex and challenging behaviours using identified strategies
- Educated students on options after senior schooling
- Guided students in the development of skills and strategies for conflict resolution
- Created detailed and individualized plans to best support students, including assessment and progress reporting
- Participated in case management meetings with stakeholders
- Transported students to community access in the wheelchair bus following WPHS procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
JCU
Townsville, QLD11-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Education
QTU
Brisbane, QLD11-1994
Skills
- Individual education plans ieps
- Literacy intervention (currently)
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team collaboration
- Co-teaching experience
- Special education
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Life skills instruction
- Visual supports
- Inclusion strategies
- Social skills development
- Assistive technology
- Augmentative communication
- Sensory integration
- Data management
- Mobility assistance
- Personal hygiene support
Affiliations
- Water walking, Yin yoga, sewing, cooking, silversmithing/jewellery making
Accomplishments
- Senior Sector Leader at TCLC 2017 & 2018
- Year Level Coordinator HSC 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher (part Time)
Education Queensland
01.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
JCU
Bachelor of Arts - Education
QTU
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