Rebecca Monetti
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and inclusive education professional with over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent learners across primary, secondary, and specialist settings. A trusted leader in special education, curriculum development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a strong foundation in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming practices. Adept at mentoring staff, working alongside allied health professionals, and advocating for systemic change to improve equity and access. Combines deep professional knowledge with personal lived experience as a parent advocate, having successfully driven legislative and NDIS reform. Passionate about building inclusive school cultures, where all students can thrive.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
The Glenleighden School / Mancel College
Queensland
01.2017 - Current
- Deliver high-impact support to neurodivergent students with complex needs in a specialist setting.
- Lead the design and implementation of ILPs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and individual student profiles.
- Collaborate with allied health professionals (OTs, speech pathologists, psychologists) to develop comprehensive support strategies.
- Complete documentation for NCCD data and NDIS, including evidence collection for funding and planning.
- Mentor new and existing staff in differentiation, AAC, and positive behaviour support.
- Develop and deliver evidence-based learning resources targeting literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation, and social-emotional development.
- Consistently liaise with families and external agencies to ensure coordinated, wrap-around support.
- Plan and manage annual school camps for 9 consecutive years, overseeing logistics, risk management, and family communication.
Support Worker
Homes West
Sherwood, Queensland
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Delivered person-centered support to individuals with disabilities for meaningful community living.
- Facilitated daily living, community access, and goal-directed activities in collaboration with families and support teams.
- Promoted autonomy and inclusion through respectful care and effective communication.
Consultant – NDIS Participant Readiness Program (A
Community Resource Unit
South Brisbane, Queensland
01.2017 - 07.2017
Delivered tailored workshops and resources for NDIS access and participant preparation.
Collaborated with governmental (DSQ) and advocacy organisations to enhance informed decision-making.
Conducted community education to support self-directed assistance.
Organised venue and catering arrangements for seamless workshop execution.
French Tutor and Curriculum Developer – Primary, Secondary, and Adult Education
Self-employed
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Delivered personalised French instruction to students aged 6 through to adulthood in private tutoring settings.
- Created inclusive language resources tailored to individual learning profiles and cultural backgrounds.
- Collaborated with families to establish and review academic goals.
- Designed and delivered private literacy and language programs to enhance confidence and support educational progress.
Education
Master of Education - Early Intervention and Autism
Bachelor of Education - Secondary
Bachelor of Visual Arts -
Advanced Diploma - Ceramics
Skills
- Inclusive practice leadership
- Individualised and differentiated curriculum planning
- Staff training and team mentoring
- Cross-agency and stakeholder collaboration
- Neuroaffirming and trauma-informed approaches
- Family and community engagement
- Risk management and event coordination
- Student transitions and goal setting
Professional Development Training
- Shape Coding for Language Development
- Sounds-Write Phonics Intervention
- TEACCH Autism Program (experience)
- Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools
- Autism and Neurodiversity in Education
- Disability Standards for Education (DSE) Modules
- Engaging with Families of Children with a Disability
- Ongoing Professional Development in Inclusive Education and Support of Neurodivergent Learners.
Awards Recognition
Academic Excellence Awards, Griffith University – 2006 to 2010
References
- Jodi Dew, Deputy Principal, Mancel College, (07) 3378 8625
- Jo Wood, Learning Enhancement Teacher, Brisbane Girls Grammar School, 0428 880 980
- Victoria Venter, Coordinator of Co-Curricular and Daily Organisation, Mancel College, 0487 342 806
- Additional professional references available upon request.
Education Qualifications
- Master of Education (Early Intervention and Autism)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Visual Arts
- Advanced Diploma in Ceramics
Advocacy Policy Impact
- Successfully advocated for legislative reform to the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Amendment Bill 2015, resulting in the inclusion of a second handler.
- Liaised with the Department of Communities and submitted formal complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission regarding access discrimination.
- Secured inclusion of an assistance dog in a child’s NDIS plan through a successful Administrative Appeals Tribunal case, in collaboration with Queensland Advocacy Incorporated and Legal Aid Queensland.
Timeline
Consultant – NDIS Participant Readiness Program (A
Community Resource Unit
01.2017 - 07.2017
Special Education Teacher
The Glenleighden School / Mancel College
01.2017 - Current
Support Worker
Homes West
01.2010 - 12.2017
French Tutor and Curriculum Developer – Primary, Secondary, and Adult Education
Self-employed
01.2006 - 01.2016
Master of Education - Early Intervention and Autism
Bachelor of Education - Secondary
Bachelor of Visual Arts -
Advanced Diploma - Ceramics
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