Kristina Wilson
Coogee, Sydney,NSW
Summary
Passionate Learning Support & Classroom and EAL/D teacher with over 7 years of commitment to fostering dynamic and inclusive learning environments. experienced at creating engaging multi-stage lessons, implementing innovative teaching methodologies and technologies. Experienced at differentiated planning and instruction. Skilled at catering to students with diverse needs. Dedicated to student success through personalised education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Teacher
North Newtown Public School
01.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented data driven targeted intervention groups for Early Stage 1 to Early Stage 3 students with diverse neurodivergence, including ASD, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, speech and language disorders, and developmental delays.
- Focused on phonological, phonemic, and foundational literacy skills using direct instruction and interactive, play-based learning. Utilising structured researched programs such as SPELD and Heggerty.
- Led foundational numeracy sessions through explicit instruction and engaging games-based learning.
- Administered and analysed standardised, DET and school testing to determine student placement in programs, appropriate intervention and to monitor progress.
- Engaged in collaborative meetings with parents, teachers, and executives to support student progress.
- Provided classroom coverage across all year levels as required and coordinated extracurricular activities, such as the yoga and creative arts and comic clubs.
K-2 Classroom Teacher
Lord Howe Island Central School
06.2023 - 01.2024
- As a multi-stage K-2 teacher I taught a class of 25 students (ages 4-7) in the states most remote school.
- Delivered and coordinated differentiated engaging learning programs to cater to diverse ages, developmental stages and abilities within one classroom.
- Focused on literacy and numeracy development through a mix of direct teaching and play-based methods and ICT, aligning with curriculum to enhance learning outcomes.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, administrative staff and community.
- Administered, analysed and reported assessments across a multiple stages.
- Delivered personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Led extra curricular clubs such as yoga club, pen pal club and gardening club.
EAL/D / Learning Support Teacher (partial Online)
Newtown North Public School
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked one-on-one with EAL/D students needing individualised attention and developed with special learning plans non english speaking students.
- Provided differentiated instruction for English language learners, helping them transition into mainstream education.
- Created materials to support teacher and EAL/D students in mainstream classroom setting.
- Performed Learning Support teacher duties as above. Some of this period was over COVID these were performed online
- Utilised ICT to conduct EAL/D and Learning support sessions online using Skype, Studyladder, Mathletics, Wushka and Google Slides and Google classroom.
Classroom Teacher
Newotwn North Public School
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Over these years I taught both Early stage one and Stage 3 as a classroom teacher.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour.
Caual Teacher
Across Sydney
01.2018 - 06.2018
- These roles required me to be adaptable, flexible, have sharp classroom management and problem solving skills and resilient.
- When teaching in the behavioural school setting I was required to have strong behaviour management skills as well as emotional resilience and patience.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Education
Master of Teaching (Primary) - Education
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW11.2016
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - Business
University of Western Sydney
Sydney11.2007
Skills
- Extensive experience and professional development with student with neurodivergence
- Student engagement and differentiated instruction across in multistage settings
- Targeted literacy, numeracy , EAL/D intervention using data driven methods
- Experienced in creating and implementing individual learning plans and tailored interventions
- Targeted literacy and numeracy intervention
- Strong relationships with professional peers, students and parents
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning learning
- Experience with ICT and online learning
References
Available on request
Timeline
K-2 Classroom Teacher
Lord Howe Island Central School
06.2023 - 01.2024
Learning Support Teacher
North Newtown Public School
01.2020 - Current
EAL/D / Learning Support Teacher (partial Online)
Newtown North Public School
01.2020 - 01.2023
Caual Teacher
Across Sydney
01.2018 - 06.2018
Classroom Teacher
Newotwn North Public School
06.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Teaching (Primary) - Education
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - Business
University of Western Sydney
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