Katherine Elizabeth Mitchell

Dynamic educator with extensive experience, specialising in inclusive education and individualised education plans. Proven ability to enhance student learning through effective classroom management, differentiated learning and collaborative teaching. Leading data-informed decision making to Implement targeted, evidence-based Practice. Adept at mentoring teachers and fostering strong parent communication, ensuring a supportive environment for diverse learners.

• Relief Teaching, 01/2018 - 12/2018. Parkes High School - Parkes, NSW
• Special Education Classes Teacher, 01/2018 - 12/2018. Wellington Public School - Wellington, NSW
• Kindergarten Class Teacher, 01/2017 - 12/2017. Middleton Public School - Parkes, NSW
• Relief Teaching K-6/Special Education, 01/2017 - 12/2017. Forbes North Public School/Parkes Public School/Parkes High School - Parkes, NSW
• Relieving Teacher Librarian / Relieving Kindergarten Interventionist, 01/2016 - 12/2016. Glenroi Heights Public School - Orange, NSW
• Relief/Temporary Teacher/Teacher Librarian, 01/2014 - 12/2016. Anson Street School - Orange, NSW
• Relief Teacher, 01/2014 - 12/2014 Calare P.S., Millthorpe P.S., Molong C.S., Kinross Wolaroi Prep School, St Joseph's, Molong - NSW

• 2022-2026 Year 6 into 7 Special Education Transition - Development of a Scope/Sequence Program
• Collaboration with staff and families from feeder primary schools to develop personalised support for special education students transitioning to high school
• Creation of a four year Special Education Life skills English Scope and Sequence to ensure texts/themes are relevant and in line with NESA requirements.
• Collaboration with English Head Teacher, Special Education Head Teacher and faculty teachers to ensure consistency and support for Special Education students achieving English outcomes through differentiated instruction and assessment.
• Coordination of ACER PAT Testing across the Special Education faculty. Supporting staff with data analysis.
• Coordination of NAPLAN for Special Education students in collaboration with mainstream Learning Support staff.

• 2026, Planning and Responding Functionally to Behaviour (MyPL), Introduction to Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) (MyPL), Aboriginal Pedagogies – Embedding Aboriginal processes into teaching and learning programs, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - School Specific Course, Recognition and Management of Anaphylaxis Training, Annual Competency Check
• 2025, Understanding and managing school refusal for teachers and school staff (MyPL), Online Training Australia: Understanding autism – Nicci Willis, Exploring Leadership for Teachers: Communicating to connect, Inclusive Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy Precursors (My PL)
• 2024, Administration of Medication in Schools (My PL), Life Skills: Eligibility & Implementation (NESA), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in the Classroom: Understanding and Teaching Strategies for Educators (Laura Kerby/Sue Larkey), Neurodiversity Hub: Autism/ADHD and PDA (Barb Cook), Improving Reading & Numeracy: Comprehension – Secondary; Number & Place Value – Secondary (My PL), Verbal Intervention (CPI Training)
• 2023, The Science of Language & Reading (SOLAR): a Secondary School Perspective (Professor Pamela Snow and A/Professor Tanya Serry) – La Trobe University, Selection Panel Training (My PL)
• 2022, MacqLit Professional Development Workshop (2 Days). ACER PAT PL - Understanding PAT, Diving Deeper with PAT.

• Mrs Helen Corke, Assistant Principal (Support Classes), Parkes Public School, PARKES, NSW, 2870, 0437 733 747
• Ms Erica Nicholson, Special Education/Tutorial Program Teacher, Parkes High School, PARKES, NSW, 2870, 0427 624 732
• Ms Kiersten Willding, Special Education - School Learning Support Officer, Parkes High School, PARKES, NSW, 2870, 0480 252 361

• NESA ACCREDITATION - ID: 169223 (Proficient)
• WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK - WWC0136961E
• NSW DET Annual Competency Training - COMPLETE