ORLA BURGESS

- Worked across diverse age groups, learning levels, and communication needs.

- Facilitation of curriculum and assessment.

- Implementation of alternative communication, e.g., PODD (Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display), and AUSLAN (sign language).

- New staff training and support

- Behavior specialization; one-on-one assistance to students with complex and challenging behavior support needs. Building and maintaining positive relationships in order to extend learning and behavioral outcomes.

- Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to maximize student learning and success.

- PBL Behavior team. Creating behavior resources to establish PBL in school, earning fame within the school.

- Practical medical experience: Midazolam for seizure management, supporting students with diabetes and overseeing medication administration.

• Facilitated talks across various high schools.
• Ensure that the program is written and performed in a way that, following best practices and evidence, changes mental models and behaviors.
• Work with students.
• Facilitated communication and collaboration.
• Encouraged collaborative problem-solving through active listening techniques.
• Supported learners by providing additional guidance where necessary.