Lisa POLLOCK
Summary
I am a passionate educator with a strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. I bring strong experience in the secondary teaching area, particularly within special needs and diversity. I have worked for over 13 years in inclusive education, so I am accustomed to working in an environment that emphasises inclusion, showing skills in managing behaviours and adapting to students' diverse learning styles. I am confident at fostering a collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. I have skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. I am known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations. I can contribute a professional outlook with an excellent work ethic, especially in working as a team member.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Inclusive Education
Arethusa College
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Reduced behavioural issues by implementing proactive classroom management techniques based on individual student needs.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians through open communication channels, supporting their involvement in their child's education process.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications, ensuring an inclusive learning experience for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by employing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Created and managed IAPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Developed Individual Adjustment Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behaviour by modelling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Beerwah State High School
09.2012 - 09.2023
- Working with students' years 7-12 with a variety of diagnosed and undiagnosed special needs and differentiated learning needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Trauma, Vision and Hearing impairments, Minor Physical Impairments, Diabetes, and Intellectual Impairment.
- Key Responsibilities:
- In-class support and scaffolding to assist students to complete set activities
- Small group tutorials providing support and differentiated instruction
- Teaching SRA reading program
- Creating supportive and differentiated activities linked to curriculum outcomes and individual needs
- Exam and assessment support and rewording of questions to enhance understanding
- Behaviour management
- Planning, conducting and assessing a cooking and life skills program
- Developed teaching strategies for students with special needs
- Differentiated the curriculum expectations for students as required
- Provided a healthy supportive learning environment
- Managed, created and organised learning material and resources
- Building supportive and productive relationships with the students
- Completing behaviour reports on OneSchool
- Collection of observations and data for ISP's and IEP's and implementation of these in classroom settings
- Achievements:
- Facilitated positive behavioural strategies and conflict resolution in small and large group settings
- Maintained accurate administrative and student records using a computerised format on Day Map and OneSchool
- Supported students through various strategies to complete work and assessments
- Differentiated the work to help the students achieve success
- Developed strong empathetic and supportive student relationships
- Collaborated effectively as a team member in the classroom, the faculty and the school as a whole, showing integrity, communication and a willingness to learn from others
Casual Administration Officer
Beerwah State High School
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Key responsibilities:
- Answering telephone calls
- OneSchool enrolments
- DayMap entry – signing students in/out
- Filing and other office requirements
- Assisting with parent enquiries
- Support to Leadership team
- Reprographics role
- Sick bay/First aid provider
- Parent enquiries and support
Education
Bachelor of Primary Education -
Swinburne Online University
01.2023
Educational Professional Development
Certificate IV in Education Support
Fast-Track Training Association
07-2012
Skills
- Special Assistance School experienced teacher
- Previously taught Senior SACS
- Working with, providing scaffolding, support and differentiating instructions for students with verified and unverified diagnoses of ASD, ADHD, OCD, ADD, physical impairments, vision and hearing impairments and other behavioural issues
- Collection of observations and data for ISP’s and IAP’s
- Creation of IAP's and implementation of these in the classroom
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning for student's with a variety of complex needs and academic levels
- Differentiated instruction
- Providing emotional and social support
- Highly organised individual who values time management
- Committed to continuous professional development
- NCCD knowledge and document preparation
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices
Previous Employment History
Prior to this Job history, I was employed for 16 years in a variety of Education Roles in early childhood settings. These roles have been Early Childhood educator (all ages 12 months and over), Acting Director, Assistant Director, and Assistant – all of which followed the Early Years Learning Framework.
Timeline
Teacher of Inclusive Education
Arethusa College
07.2023 - Current
Casual Administration Officer
Beerwah State High School
01.2020 - 09.2023
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Beerwah State High School
09.2012 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Primary Education -
Swinburne Online University
Educational Professional Development
Certificate IV in Education Support
Fast-Track Training Association
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