Nicole Hodkinson
Gold Coast
Summary
Driven Early Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at AEIOU Foundation, enhancing child development through play-based therapy and fostering family engagement. Skilled in developmental disabilities awareness and exceptional communication, I've effectively collaborated with teams to implement individualized support, significantly improving intervention outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention Specialist
AEIOU Foundation - For Children With Autism
09.2019 - Current
- Conducted regular progress monitoring to identify areas of improvement in each child''s development, leading to timely adjustments in intervention strategies.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes in planning interventions, leading to more effective outcomes for children served.
- Promoted family engagement in the early intervention process by providing resources, education, and guidance on supporting their child''s development at home.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication for effective collaboration.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children from early intervention programs into school settings by collaborating closely with educational teams.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify children''s strengths and needs, informing the creation of targeted intervention plans.
- Evaluated children''s progress and adjusted interventions accordingly for continued growth and development.
- Enhanced child development by implementing individualized early intervention strategies and techniques.
- Developed clear goals for each child based on assessment results, guiding the implementation of tailored interventions.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Redirected poor behaviour using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
Educational Assistant
Sparrow Early Learning Centre
02.2011 - 09.2019
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Reported on student progress, behaviour, and social skills to parents.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
Education
First Aid
Diploma - Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE Queensland
Ashmore, QLD08.2020
Advanced Autism Awareness Diploma -
Centre of Excellence
On Line Course07.2019
Skills
Play-Based Therapy
Developmental Disabilities Awareness
Inclusion Strategies
Special Education Knowledge
Early Childhood Education
Speech and Language Therapy
Assistive Technology Implementation
Parent Communication
Individualized support
Assessments
Therapist collaboration
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Team Collaboration
Timeline
Early Intervention Specialist
AEIOU Foundation - For Children With Autism
09.2019 - Current
Educational Assistant
Sparrow Early Learning Centre
02.2011 - 09.2019
First Aid
Diploma - Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care
TAFE Queensland
Advanced Autism Awareness Diploma -
Centre of Excellence