Tess Adema
Port Macquarie,NSW
Summary
A dynamic educator with over ten years' experience across special education, learning support, early childhood, disability support, recreation and administration, creating tailored learning programs that improve outcomes, foster inclusive environments, and empower learners.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Teacher
Pymble Public School
01.2019 - Current
- Support students with disabilities and additional learning needs.
- Collaborate to enhance literacy and numeracy outcomes.
- Create engaging, interactive learning experiences aligned with student goals.
Team Leader and Administrator
Two Shoes Network Inc
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Design a social network offering challenging recreational activities for young people with disabilities.
- Build long-term peer relationships through bold, ability-stretching group experiences.
Special Education Teacher
Autism Spectrum Australia
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the implementation of an evidence-informed autism-specific approach (the Aspect Comprehensive Approach) and the development of Individual Plans in consultation with a team of paraprofessionals.
Special Education Teacher
Fisher Road School, Dee Why
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for programming, planning and teaching students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, sensory impairments, autism, behaviour disorders and students with complex health needs.
Team Leader & Administration Officer
Northern Beaches Interchange
01.2013 - 01.2019
Early Childhood Teacher
Mungarra, St Ives
01.2012 - 01.2016
Education
Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Education
University of Tasmania
01.2017
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of Technology Sydney
01.2014
Skills
- Inclusive practices
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Nominated for The Laurie Brady Award for Teaching Excellence
Teaching Details
- Working With Children Check: WWC0073432E
- Teacher Accreditation Number: 284611 (Proficient)
Timeline
Learning Support Teacher
Pymble Public School
01.2019 - Current
Team Leader and Administrator
Two Shoes Network Inc
01.2019 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher
Autism Spectrum Australia
01.2019 - 01.2020
Special Education Teacher
Fisher Road School, Dee Why
01.2017 - 01.2019
Team Leader & Administration Officer
Northern Beaches Interchange
01.2013 - 01.2019
Early Childhood Teacher
Mungarra, St Ives
01.2012 - 01.2016
Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Education
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of Technology Sydney