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Kiri Turner

Shailer Park,Qld

Summary

Proven educator with Queensland Education, adept in Classroom Management and fostering relationships with students and staff. Excelled in creating inclusive environments, enhancing student engagement and achievement through differentiated instruction. Demonstrated success in collaborative teaching, significantly improving learning outcomes by implementing innovative educational strategies. Experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Inclusion Teacher

Queensland Education
05.2015 - Current
  • Managed a caseload of students with varying disabilities, effectively balancing individual needs.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify lesson plans and assessments, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom co-teaching instruction to support a wide range of neuro-diverse students.
  • Created engaging visual aids and hands-on activities to enhance understanding of complex concepts among diverse learners.
  • Trained fellow teachers on best practices for inclusive classrooms, fostering a supportive environment for all students.
  • Provided ongoing feedback and guidance to classroom teachers on accommodating diverse learners in their classrooms, ensuring inclusive practices.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with parents and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on student progress and achievements.
  • Coordinated services with related service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and counsellors to support students'' holistic development.
  • Assisted in developing transition plans for neuro-divergent students into Year 7, paving the way for their success in the secondary school setting.
  • Developed and implemented behaviour support plans, to improve student behaviour.
  • Developed Individual Curriculum Plans for students.
  • Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing including being on the PBL Committee and Reboot Team.
  • Actively contributed to a positive school culture by heading the Social Club Committee which focuses on staff morale,

Acting Wellbeing Engagement Teacher When Required

Queensland Education
11.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated a safe learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues, resulting in the development of positive relationships.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural issues.
  • Delivered Engine Room group to address identified needs in students.
  • Provided assistance to staff during student episodes of aggression, emotional dysregulation, or unsafe behavior.
  • Applied evidence-based strategies, routines, and processes to effectively address challenging behaviors.
  • Develop fortnightly PBL lesson material and resources for staff and student.

Classroom Teacher

NSW Department Of Education
01.2003 - 03.2008
  • Fostered positive and supportive classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for improvement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enhancing student understanding of complex topics.
  • Established positive relationships with students and parents, fostering an effective learning environment.

Classroom Teacher

New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa
07.1998 - 05.2000
  • 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.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Primary

Waikato University
Hamilton New Zealand
04.1997

Skills

  • Executive Functioning Support
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Collaborative Teaching
  • Visual supports
  • Social Skills Training
  • Sensory Integration
  • Communication Strategies
  • Autism Spectrum Support
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Inclusive Classroom Strategies
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Skills Development
  • Emotional Support
  • Behaviour Intervention Plans
  • ICP development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Curriculum Adjustments
  • Differentiated Instruction

Recent Professional Development

  • Reboot Workshops
  • Team Teach
  • Promoting Literacy Development (PLD)
  • 1:1 mentoring with Autism Queensland Facilitator
  • First Aide and CPR Certificate



Timeline

Acting Wellbeing Engagement Teacher When Required

Queensland Education
11.2023 - Current

Inclusion Teacher

Queensland Education
05.2015 - Current

Classroom Teacher

NSW Department Of Education
01.2003 - 03.2008

Classroom Teacher

New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa
07.1998 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Education - Primary

Waikato University

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