Nicole Davenport
Brandy Hill
Summary
Experienced Learning Support Coordinator offering 20 plus years experience in educational and wellbeing focused positions. I am passionate on building and enhancing relationships, meeting student needs in alternative education and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. I desire a growth-oriented position in a dynamic and supportive environment that is all about inclusivity, unity and offering opportunity to young people.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Coordinator
St Catherine's Catholic College
01.2017 - Current
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Contributed to committees to support needs of students on Personal Plans.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Developed partnerships with parents, external agencies and organisations to support students with diverse needs.
- Liaise and communicate with teachers in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Organise and allocate resources required to meet the needs of students.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Casual Teacher
Catholic Schools Office Maitland-Newcastle
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
School Counsellor
Clarence Valley Anglican School
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualised education plans for students with special needs.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed and implemented individualized behaviour plans to assist students with achieving academic and wellbeing goals.
- Developed and conducted workshops and Professional Development to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Conducted educational assessments to identify areas of academic and behavioural strengths and weaknesses and recommend modifications to improve learning and wellbeing.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counselling to students with academic or wellbeing concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Helped students develop organisational, time management and study skills.
- Followed the legislative requirements for Child Protection and Safety Guidelines.
HSIE Teacher
Scone Grammar School
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Youth Worker
Scone Council
03.2004 - 12.2005
- Organised and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
Education
Masters of Incl And Sp Ed With Major in Behaviour - Special Education
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW08.2023
Graduate Diploma in Education - High School Teaching
University of New England
Armidale, NSW01.2006
Bachelor of Social Science Major in Psychology - Social Sciences
University of New England
Armidale, NSW01.2005
Skills
- Positive Student Engagement
- Effective Leadership Skills
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Solution focused approach to problem solving
- Student Needs Assessments
- Experience with at-risk-students
- Excellent Student and Parent Relations
- Behaviour and Wellbeing Frameworks
- Positive Learning Environment
- Flexible
- Counselling Students
- Student Learning Support
- Positive and Proactive Parent Meetings
- Differentiated Instruction
- Extensive Case Management Experience
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
Timeline
Learning Support Coordinator
St Catherine's Catholic College
01.2017 - Current
Casual Teacher
Catholic Schools Office Maitland-Newcastle
01.2016 - 01.2017
School Counsellor
Clarence Valley Anglican School
01.2008 - 12.2015
HSIE Teacher
Scone Grammar School
01.2006 - 12.2008
Youth Worker
Scone Council
03.2004 - 12.2005
Masters of Incl And Sp Ed With Major in Behaviour - Special Education
University of Newcastle
Graduate Diploma in Education - High School Teaching
University of New England
Bachelor of Social Science Major in Psychology - Social Sciences
University of New England
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