Experienced and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled in addressing unique student needs and creating tailored lesson plans. Proficient in developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Also, have 2 years of experience as a compassionate Disability Support Worker, knowledgeable in providing daily living support, meal preparation, and aiding with personal mobility.
Hi, I’m
Margaret Campbell
Liverpool,NSW
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Uniting Care
Lifestyle and Wellness Officer and Care Service Em
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Ensure that all residents are able to be part of an activity program of interest and that they are capable of achieving the desired outcomes.
- Ability to contribute to the assessment of each resident social, spiritual and emotional needs and design appropriate, individual leisure and lifestyle programs to meet their needs.
Able Disable Centre
Special and Inclusive Education Teacher
03.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Teacher in charge for multi disability class with a roll of 16 students with ages ranging from 5 to 25 years old.
- Develops and implements termly Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
- Complies with Ministry of Education and School Board rules and regulations.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.
- Carry out additional personal care duties including showering, dressing toileting and assisting with mobility, toileting and feeding.
- Work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive,emotional and physical disabilities.
- Wholistic teaching and development of the 7 areas of educational and personal development including Cognitive Numeracy, Literacy, Fine Motor skills, Gross motor skills, Social skills, Daily living skills and Creative and Expressive skills.
- Planning and Preparation of daily, weekly ,monthly, termly and annual official documents including lesson plans, weekly workplan, health assessment, attendance analysis, students behavior issues and management, health assessment, BMI ,monthly class reports and teaching resources.
- Monitoring students work and providing feedback .
- Facilitate and undertake professional development and workshops.
- Facilitated in staff meetings as chairperson, secretary and participant.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
Ba School For Special Education
Special and Inclusive Education Teacher
10.2020 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Teacher incharge for Pre Vocational Class with a roll of 10 students with ages ranging from 16 to 22 years old.
- Develops and implements termly Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
- Complies with Ministry of Education and School Board rules and regulations.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of teachers and school ,responded and reported to governing body as required.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of Assistant Teachers and reported to Head of School.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
Ba School For Special Education
Special Education Teacher
01.1999 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Teacher in charge for Junior Hearing Impairment Class with a roll of 8 students And ages ranging from 8 to 14 years old.
- Executive Teacher and tasked to assist Head of School in administrative tasks.
- Monitor all Assistant Teachers performance and reports to Head of School.
- Works with students who have a range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities.
- Complies with Ministry of Education and School Board policies, rules and regulations.
- Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers, that is the public health ,social services and educational institutions regarding the needs of students.
- Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include; present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet these goals
- Planned,allocated, supported and evaluated work undertaken by teachers, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities in a manner consistent with conditions of employment.
- Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom.
- Execute effective differentiated teaching strategy to meet the needs of ALL learners.
- Carry out additional personal care duties including showering, dressing toileting and assisting with mobility, toileting and feeding.
- Work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive,emotional and physical disabilities.
- Wholistic teaching and development of the 7 areas of educational and personal development including Cognitive Numeracy, Literacy, Fine Motor skills, Gross motor skills, Social skills, Daily living skills and Creative and Expressive skills.
- Planning and Preparation of daily, weekly ,monthly, termly and annual official documents including lesson plans, weekly workplan, assessment, attendance analysis, students behavior issues and management, health assessment, BMI ,monthly class reports and teaching resources. Monitoring students work and providing feedback .
- Facilitate and undertake professional development and workshops.
- Extra curricular teacher for Environment beautification, Health Promoting Officer , Individual Educational Plan Champion , Red cross ,girl guides, sports and school president.
- Facilitated in staff meetings as chairperson, secretary and participant.
Agapeicare Community Living Ltd
Disability Support Worker
01.2018 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Adhere with the AGAPEICARE Standards and Procedures .
- Assisting Clients with personal care, health care and hygiene in areas such as dressing, bathing, toileting and eating.
- Assisting Clients to develop daily living skills by facilitating their participation in budgeting, shopping, meal planning and preparation, cooking and management of residence.
- Supporting activities of mobility and transferring, which promote independence.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
Ministry of Education Fiji
Primary Teacher
01.2002 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Teach in both rural and urban settings
- Teach years 1 to 3 levels and Composite Class Teacher for Years 1 and 2 with class rolls ranging from 20 to 40 students
- Planning and Preparation of daily, weekly, termly and annual official documents including lesson plans, weekly workplan, health assessment, daily attendance records, monthly attendance analysis, behaviour issues and management documentation, class organizations records, monthly class reports and teaching resources
- Monitoring students work and providing feedback
- Facilitate and undertake professional development and workshops
- Teach a broad range of primary curriculum areas including literacy, numeracy, writing skills, Social studies, elementary science, physical education and health science
- Extra Curticular teacher for Red ne cross, gardening and girl guides
- Continued to maintain an effective partnership with parents and the wider community to support and improve pupils achievement and personal development
- Developing pupils and interests with a range of creative activities
- Testing and assessing pupils progress in written and oral work
- Encouraging personal development by motivating students to develop and use their mental and social capabilities
- Attending staff meetings, PTA meetings, educational conferences and workshops
- Planning, preparing and presenting lessons designed to meet the individual needs of each student.
Education
Uniting Institute of Education
CHCSS00070 from Assist Clients With Medication Skill Set
09.2024
University Overview
Australian Catholic UniversitySydney, NSW
Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability from Studies
12.2020
University Overview
Australian Training Institute
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
08.2019
University Overview
As per requirement for Disability Support Worker job.
As per Disability Support Worker job requirement.
Certificate of 'Quality, Safety And You ' - NDIS
Worker Orientation Module
08.2019
University Overview
Quality and Safeguards Commission, As per requirement for Disability Support Worker job.
Certificate in CPR First Aid
Development and Growth Australia
09.2017
University Overview
Fiji School For The BlindSuva
Braille Literacy from Braille
07.2017
University Overview
Australian Pacific Technical College
Certificate IV in Disability Studies
12.2014
University Overview
Upskil my knowledge and skills on dealing with people with disabilities.
Fiji School For The Blind - Ministry of Education
Braille Literacy 1&2
10.2013
University Overview
Lautoka Teacher's College
Certificate in Primary Teaching
12.1998
University Overview
Public Service Commission Recipient
Skills
- Current Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Teamwork
- Multi- tasking
- Australian sign language skills
- Time management
- Computing skills
- Teaching skills
- Essential care skills
- First Aid
- Documentation and record keeping
- Quality of life enhancement
- Behavioural support
- Individual Educational Planner
- Care Plan Development
- In-depth knowledge of autism
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Excellent classroom management
- Scheduling proficiency
- Motivating students
- MS Office proficient
- Learning style assessment
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- The transformation of Education begins with teachers
- HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Fundamental skills in netball
- Oceania Foundation Coach
- Empowering Early Intervention Teachers
- Unlocking Potential of Students with Special Needs
- Planning Consultation and Professional Development
- Ausaid Matua Junior Sports Program
- Numeracy workshop
- Citizenship workshop
- Reading for Non Readers and Sow Progress Readers
Timeline
Lifestyle and Wellness Officer and Care Service Em
Uniting Care
10.2023 - Current
Special and Inclusive Education Teacher
Able Disable Centre
03.2022 - 12.2022
Special and Inclusive Education Teacher
Ba School For Special Education
10.2020 - 03.2022
Disability Support Worker
Agapeicare Community Living Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2020
Primary Teacher
Ministry of Education Fiji
01.2002 - 12.2009
Special Education Teacher
Ba School For Special Education
01.1999 - 12.2021
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability from Studies
Australian Training Institute
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
As per Disability Support Worker job requirement.
Certificate of 'Quality, Safety And You ' - NDIS
Worker Orientation Module
Certificate in CPR First Aid
Development and Growth Australia
Fiji School For The Blind
Braille Literacy from Braille
Australian Pacific Technical College
Certificate IV in Disability Studies
Fiji School For The Blind - Ministry of Education
Braille Literacy 1&2
Lautoka Teacher's College
Certificate in Primary Teaching
Uniting Institute of Education
CHCSS00070 from Assist Clients With Medication Skill Set
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