Sue White
Ormiston,QLD
Summary
Knowledgeable classroom/inclusion teacher with extensive experience in fostering educational growth and curriculum development. Proven track record of leading initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance in literacy. Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based, data-driven instruction, and curriculum design. Passionate about delivering quality education to address social inequities and promote equitable opportunities for all students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Exp. Senior Teacher Level 2: Inclusion Teacher
Birkdale South State School
01.2024 - Current
- Term 1: Grade 5 teacher
- Terms 2-4: Inclusion Teacher, Grade 5/6
- Lead colleagues in beginning implementation of Dibels Universal Reading Screener for use in school-wide detection of those at risk of reading difficulties
- Utilise Dibels data to provide Tier 3 support for Grade 5 students falling below year level benchmarks in reading
- Assist classroom teachers with: PLRs and progress notes, ICPs, substantial and extensive supports for students with a disability (medically diagnosed or imputed)
- Case manage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support: students with ICPs, students with a disability who are receiving substantial or extensive adjustments and students who are achieving below year-level standard in English
- In collaboration with stakeholders, create and maintain OneSchool records including: PLRs, ICPs, IBSPs, Risk Assessments, medical records and other relevant documentation
- Collaborate with Student Services Team to develop consistent school-wide processes for supporting students and maintaining OneSchool records
- Chair student support meetings with families and stakeholders
- Liaise with families regarding PLRs and provide a copy for parents of a student's PLR in consultation with classroom teacher
- Support classroom teachers in co-teaching the curriculum with relevant differentiation strategies and resources
- Participate in Literacy Leaders Team to develop school-wide framework for English to align with curriculum and Reading Position Statement
- Provide engaging, responsive and effective direct instruction in keeping with current evidence-based best practice
Exp. Senior Teacher Level 2
Cleveland State School (Substantive Location)
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Consistently provided timely feedback on student progress through assessments, conferences, and written evaluations.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and best practices.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for students with varying learning needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction methods to identify areas of improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
Exp. Senior Teacher Level 2, High-Capacity Program
Capalaba State College
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with High Capacity teaching team, and other stakeholders, to support students' academic and social-emotional needs from Grades 2-10
- Applied extensive knowledge of Australian Curriculum and QCAA to design engaging units, lessons, and assessments for Grades 2-6
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels
- Effectively catered to diverse learning needs of twice-exceptional learners, including those with ASD and ADD
- Implemented differentiated instruction to ensure students achieved both within and beyond their grade-level learning goals
- Utilised diagnostic data analysis to drive targeted and effective teaching strategies
Exp. Senior Teacher (0.6 –1.0), Year Level Coord.
Wynnum West State School
01.2013 - 12.2022
- Led staff to begin implementation of evidence-based science of reading practices; demonstrating significant improvements in student literacy outcomes in my own classroom
- Led successful year level teams, fostering collaboration, excellence, and student success
- Collaborated with 0.4/0.2 classroom teaching partners to effectively address students' academic and social-emotional needs
- Successfully catered to diverse needs of learners in Grades 1-5, including multi-age classrooms and students with disabilities such as ASD, ADD, EAL/D, and ID
- Provided differentiated instruction to students on Individual Curriculum Plans (ICPs) to ensure they achieved their learning goals
- Analysed diagnostic data to inform targeted teaching strategies and facilitate student progress
- Mentored and supervised pre-service teachers and teacher aides, fostering their professional growth and development
- Engaged in collaborative consultation with colleagues, auxiliary and support staff, SEP teaching team, Guidance Officer, Principal, Deputy Principal, Head of Student Services, Head of Curriculum, and parents to continually improve teaching practices and enhance student learning outcomes
Senior Teacher, Year Level Coordinator
Kedron State School
01.2008 - 12.2012
Teacher, Year Level Coordinator
Currumbin State School
01.2003 - 12.2007
Beginning Teacher
Collinsville State School
01.2000 - 12.2002
Contract and Relief Teacher
Education Victoria and Education Queensland
01.1998 - 12.1999
Education
BA/B Teach -
University of Ballarat
Victoria11.1997
Skills
Evidence informed, engaging and responsive teaching
Active engagement in professional learning
Collaborative approach to improving student outcomes
Leading school-wide initiatives to improve literacy
Use of diagnostic data to inform targeted teaching
Provision of differentiation and adjustments to include all learners
Relationship building with students, colleagues, school community, and wider education network
Professional Development
2024 Professional Development
- Dibels 8th Edition: Interpreting Data and Planning for Instruction - 2 day workshop
- La Trobe University Short Course: Masterclass - Developing Great Writing Skills
- La Trobe University Short Course: Improving Writing - The Science and Linguistics of Writing
- La Trobe University Short Course: The Science of Teaching Writing
- Teaching and Learning Hub: DYL and DYL-P ICPs resources
- Workshops with Inclusion AVT: IBSPs, PLRs, PTEPs, ICPs
- Illume Learning workshop: Inclusion by Design - Dr Katie Novak
- Illume Learning workshop: The Inclusive Classroom: Neuroaffirming Teaching Practices - Christina Keeble
- Professional Reading: Inclusive Education for the 21st Century (Graham), The Writing Revolution 2.0 (Hochman and Wexler), The Knowledge Gap (Wexler), Harnessing the Science of Learning (Swain), When the Adults Change, Everything Changes (Dix), Beneath the Surface of Words (Hegland), Making Good Progress? (Christodoulou), Explicit Direct Instruction (Hollingsworth and Ybarra)
- Podcasts: Knowledge for Teachers, Chalk and Talk, Education Research Reading Room, Edview 360, Melissa and Lori Love Literacy, Sold a Story, The Direct Instruction Podcast
Professional Memberships
Think Forward Educators: Read 2 Learn Project: Content Creator
Timeline
Exp. Senior Teacher Level 2: Inclusion Teacher
Birkdale South State School
01.2024 - Current
Exp. Senior Teacher Level 2
Cleveland State School (Substantive Location)
09.2023 - 12.2023
Exp. Senior Teacher Level 2, High-Capacity Program
Capalaba State College
01.2023 - 09.2023
Exp. Senior Teacher (0.6 –1.0), Year Level Coord.
Wynnum West State School
01.2013 - 12.2022
Senior Teacher, Year Level Coordinator
Kedron State School
01.2008 - 12.2012
Teacher, Year Level Coordinator
Currumbin State School
01.2003 - 12.2007
Beginning Teacher
Collinsville State School
01.2000 - 12.2002
Contract and Relief Teacher
Education Victoria and Education Queensland
01.1998 - 12.1999
BA/B Teach -
University of Ballarat
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