Neva Fon
Churchable,QLD
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in special education advocacy and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to assess student progress and adapt instructional techniques, ensuring all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. Dynamic educator skilled in creating individualized instructional activities and fostering inclusive learning environments. Committed to advocating for students' needs and enhancing communication between all stakeholders to support student achievement and growth. Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Teacher
Education Queensland
Runcorn, Queensland
01.1997 - 06.2005
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement inclusive classroom strategies.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
- Coordinated with external agencies to access additional support services.
- Advocated for student needs within multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Provided direct instruction to small groups of students on academic and social skills, as well as behavior management techniques.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on a regular basis.
- Developed and implemented instructional activities that were tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Observed classrooms regularly to assess instruction quality and provide feedback to teachers regarding best practices in teaching students with disabilities.
- Assisted in the development of individual education plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated team meetings focused on developing appropriate goals and objectives for each student's IEP.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss concerns about their child's academic performance or behavior.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, families, outside agencies, and other stakeholders involved in supporting the student's learning process.
- Provided guidance and support for general education teachers who are working with students receiving special education services.
- Designed differentiated instruction plans based upon assessment results from both standardized tests and teacher observations.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Education - Resource/Support Teaching
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-1991
Diploma of Education - Modern History Geography
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12-1986
Bachelor of Arts - History Geography English Literature
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12-1985
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Student progress assessments
- Behavioral management techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education advocacy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Educational resource coordination
- Instructional activity development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Student advocacy
- Collaborative teaching
- Social skills training
- Assessment strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Progress monitoring
- Positive role model
- Excellent classroom management
- Learning style assessments
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Visual supports
- Student support
- Social skills development
- Material selection
- Literacy intervention
- Behavior modifications
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivating students
- Group and individual instruction
- Evidence-based assessment
- Parent communications
- Data collection
- Instructional strategies
Certification
Current Registration 666427, Queensland College of Teachers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Resource Teacher
Education Queensland
01.1997 - 06.2005
Graduate Diploma in Education - Resource/Support Teaching
Queensland University of Technology
Diploma of Education - Modern History Geography
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - History Geography English Literature
University of Queensland