Lisa Marie Montgomery
Pelican Waters,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Support Teacher adept at fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments for students of varying abilities. Skilled in modifying lesson plans to meet diverse learner needs and implementing behavioral management strategies to maintain classroom discipline. Notable strengths include strong communication skills, patience, and creativity. Previous roles have involved working collaboratively with other teachers to enhance student engagement and success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Teacher Inclusive Education
Glass House Mountains State School
Glass House Mountains, QLD
01.2024 - Current
- Support teachers to differentiate the Australian Curriculum, and plan and assess accordingly.
- Support the Principal, staff, students, and parents with managing learning support needs within the school and community - both learning difficulties/disabilities and extension.
- Liaise with and manage the visiting Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy specialists, regional Behaviour Management Support team, Advisory Visiting Teachers, and Student Teachers.
- Facilitate data collection for and complete the NCCD annually, and manage funding to support students and teachers.
- Member of SNAC Team (Specific Needs Action Committee).
- Provide in-class support and small group withdrawal for identified students.
- Behaviour management, as required.
- Facilitate the development of Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Develop Individual Behaviour Support Plans to support positive student behaviours.
- Conduct assessments, collect data, and monitor the progress of students receiving services.
- Facilitate communication between parents and guardians, school staff, and outside professionals regarding student progress.
- Utilize various assistive technology tools to support student learning.
- Monitor students with additional needs in general education classrooms to ensure successful inclusion experiences.
- Provide guidance on best practices for working with students with special needs in a general education setting.
- Assist in developing social skills programs for identified students needing extra supports.
- Implement research-based instructional methods tailored to the individual learning styles of each student.
- Maintain detailed records of all observations, interventions, and progress notes related to assigned caseloads.
- Organise materials needed for class projects or other assignments as requested by classroom teachers.
- Prepare visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Assess student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Assist teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution, and student mentoring.
- Grade assignments and tests, and document results into filing systems.
- Assist in organising and supervising school events and field excursions including risk assessments.
Teacher and Junior Years Curriculum Coordinator
Caloundra City Private School
Pelican Waters, QLD
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Supported and advised teachers with differentiation of the Australian Curriculum for students with disabilities or requiring extension in Prep-Year 3.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Assessed student progress using a variety of assessment tools.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Full-time Year 1 classroom teacher.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
Head Early Years/ Teacher
Bayside Christian College
Urraween, QLD
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided a level of front-line support for teachers in the Early Years (Kindy-Year 2) by encouraging access to my classroom/ learning environment to supervise, coach and mentor College teachers
- Advised in the planning, teaching, and learning; and cultural expectations of the school's professional experience program
- Provided support for students at risk in the Early Years of schooling.
- Lead professional development workshops for staff.
- Full- time Prep classroom teacher.
- Mentor to USC student teachers.
- Integrated technology into the classroom setting through use of computers or tablets for educational purposes.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, carers and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Support Teacher: Inclusive Education
Star Of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Torquay, QLD
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported the Principal, staff, students, and parents with managing learning support needs within the school - both disabilities and extension.
- Facilitate data collection for verification and EAP processes.
- Complete the NCCD annually and manage funding to support students and teachers.
- Assist in the enrollment process of students with additional needs.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with special needs.
- Facilitated and managed the development of Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Developed behavior intervention plans to support positive student behaviors.
- Conducted assessments, collected data, and monitored the progress of students receiving services.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians, school staff, and outside professionals regarding student progress.
- Assisted in developing social skills programs for identified students needing extra supports.
Classroom Teacher and Learning Support Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2000 - 12.2016
- Deputy Principal (Acting) Hervey Bay Special School
- Advisory Visiting Teacher- Communication (Gold Coast North District)
- Mentor to student teachers from a variety of universities
Education
Master Education - Guidance And Counseling
University Of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD06-2026
Graduate Certificate - Special Education
Macquarie University
Macquarie Park, NSW01.2013
Bachelor Education - Primary Education and Special Education Major
Australian Catholic University
Mitchelton, QLD01.1999
Skills
- Special education expertise
- Differentiated instruction of the Australian Curriculum from Prep-Year 6
- Reporting Requirements
- Teacher Support
- Enrichment Activities
- Educational assistance and Learning Support
- IEP familiarity
- Behaviour management
- Documentation for reporting and NCCD
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Data-driven decision-making
- First Aid
- CPR
- Diabetes training
- Asthma training
- Midazolam training
- Gastrostomy feeding training
Affiliations
- QLD College Teachers 785630
- Australian Association of Special Education
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/06/76
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Teacher Inclusive Education
Glass House Mountains State School
01.2024 - Current
Teacher and Junior Years Curriculum Coordinator
Caloundra City Private School
01.2020 - 12.2023
Head Early Years/ Teacher
Bayside Christian College
01.2018 - 12.2019
Support Teacher: Inclusive Education
Star Of the Sea Catholic Primary School
01.2017 - 12.2017
Classroom Teacher and Learning Support Teacher
Education Queensland
01.2000 - 12.2016
Master Education - Guidance And Counseling
University Of Southern Queensland
Graduate Certificate - Special Education
Macquarie University
Bachelor Education - Primary Education and Special Education Major
Australian Catholic University
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