Ruth Smalley
Avondale,New South Wales
Summary
Versatile Special Education and Mainstream Classroom Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on, universally designed lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, and fostering academic achievement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom and Learning Support Teacher
OneSchool Global, Illawarra
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes whilst coordinating documentation and evaluation for student progression.
Classroom and Learning Support Teacher
OneSchool Global, Condobolin
04.2015 - 12.2021
- Designed, prepared, and implemented whole class and additional support programs and lessons for mainstream students and those with exceptional needs including disabilities and gifted and talented; through the implementation of UDL and PBL-focused IEPs.
Special Education Teacher, Year Advisor
Condobolin High School
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students in a specialised setting, using various instructional techniques and technologies and collaboration with teachers and recorded adjustments in defined IEPs, as well as helped to integrate students into general classroom environments.
Classroom Teacher - Casual
St Joseph's Primary School, Condobolin
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions whilst working cooperatively with other teachers and administrators to help students reach learning objectives.
Stage 2 Classroom Teacher
Robert Townson Primary School
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Designed adjusted, and implemented mainstream programs for students in Stage 2 whilst successfully completing all classroom teacher responsibilities.
Science Laboratory Assistant
University Of Wollongong
04.2003 - 12.2006
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments whilst collaborating with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
Education
Master of Special And Inclusive Education -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle07.2024
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) -
University of Wollongong
Wollongong12.2005
Associate Diploma - Applied Science (Architectural Drafting)
TAFE NSW
Shellharbour, NSW12.1996
Certificate II in Office Skills -
WEA Illawarra Institute
Wollongong, NSW12.1995
Higher School Certificate -
Dapto High School
Dapto, NSW12.1994
Skills
- Interactive Media
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Emotional Disorders
- IEP Compliance
- Life Skills Development
- Active Participation
- Remote Assistance
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Positive Role Model
- Enrichment Programs
- Language Skills Development
- Assessment Administration
- Lesson Preparation
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Classroom Observation
- Special Assignments
- Group and Individual Instruction
Referees
Mr Cameron Warne
Illawarra Campus Principal
OneSchool Global – Illawarra Campus
Phone: 4255 0900 or 0439 668 393
Email: cameron.warne@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Dr David McGregor
Previous Condobolin Campus Principal
OneSchool Global – Condobolin Campus
Phone: 0400 322 300
principal@ems.nsw.edu.au
Ms Louise Markwell
Learning Support Teacher
OneSchool Global – Illawarra Campus
Phone: 4255 0900
Email: louise.markwell@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Ms Kate Buckland
Previous Condobolin Campus Principal and Acting Deputy Principal Condobolin High School
OneSchool Global – Condobolin Campus
Phone: 6895 2222 or 0428962 896
Email: kate.buckland@au.oneschoolglobal.com
Accomplishments
- Personal Development
- Special Needs Training
- Flipped Learning
- Educator Impact
- Behaviour Management Training
- Engagement and Motivation
- Self-Directed Learning
- Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Registration & Curriculum Requirements
- Consistent Judgement Training
- Music Therapy
- Memory Training
- Numeracy Support
- Personal Development Training includes, but is not limited to:
- Child Protection
- First Aid
- Anaphylactic Management
- Teaching ASD Students
- Classroom Management
- Managing Difficult Behaviours
- Emotional Intelligences
- 8 ways – Aboriginal Perspective
- Blended Learning
- Asthma Management
- Bright Ideas
- MAP Growth
- Recognising Dyslexia
- Youth Mental Health Training
Timeline
Classroom and Learning Support Teacher
OneSchool Global, Illawarra
01.2022 - Current
Classroom and Learning Support Teacher
OneSchool Global, Condobolin
04.2015 - 12.2021
Classroom Teacher - Casual
St Joseph's Primary School, Condobolin
01.2015 - 04.2015
Special Education Teacher, Year Advisor
Condobolin High School
01.2008 - 12.2014
Stage 2 Classroom Teacher
Robert Townson Primary School
01.2007 - 12.2007
Science Laboratory Assistant
University Of Wollongong
04.2003 - 12.2006
Master of Special And Inclusive Education -
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) -
University of Wollongong
Associate Diploma - Applied Science (Architectural Drafting)
TAFE NSW
Certificate II in Office Skills -
WEA Illawarra Institute
Higher School Certificate -
Dapto High School
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