Rebecca English

• Cultivated strong relationships within my Prep to Year 2 team which involved the teachers, school officers, the students, their parents and relevant specialists including speech therapist, occupational therapists, psychologists and paediatricians.
• Was an active member of the leadership team involving the principal, assistant principal and my colleague working in years 3 - 6.
• Often called upon to deputise in the absence of the principal and deputy
• Highly flexibile in meeting the needs of the students on a day to day basis
• Mentored and coached teachers in both curriculum and behaviour management
• Team teaching and modelling for teachers within the classroom
• Responsible for the de escalation of students who require additional support
• Presenting at weekly professional learning community meetings and gathering ideas to present to the leadership team in weekly meetings
• Develop and support students on Individual Learning Plans

Supporting students to access curriculum within their classrooms with the peers on a daily basis

Assisted teachers to plan for and cater for students with additional needs within their classrooms

Developed IEPs and ensured these were reviewed by teachers

Implemented the collection of NCCD data as a part of planning to ensure this was an ongoing process

Lead stake holder meetings with relevant professionals to ensure everyone was clear what goals were currently in place for students

Ran small group intervention including Mini Lit and Support a Talker

• Worked within a team to ensure the students needs were being met within inclusive classrooms
• Developed small group intervention for Literacy and Numeracy
• Worked with a group of extension students from each grade on project based learning

• Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
• Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve instructional methodologies.

• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.