Warren Preece
Darlington,WA
Summary
I am in my tenth year of teaching with experience in primary, secondary and special educational needs. Currently I teach within the Education Support team. My role encompasses teaching a functional curriculum to secondary students with learning difficulties and disabilities. The range of difficulties and disabilities include ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, depression, intellectual disability and NSSI. Especially adept at determining students’ strengths and weaknesses and building lesson plans accordingly. Specialised in establishing and Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Support Teacher (Year 8-10)
Cannington Community College Education Support Cen
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Teacher (Year 7-8) – Literacy and Numeracy Support
Byford Secondary College
- Developed lesson plans and instructed students with learning disabilities in whole class, small groups, and individual settings to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles
- Differentiated lesson plans and scaffolded instruction so that all students made progress toward grade level expectations and IEP goals
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assisted with the collection of NCCD data
- This ensured that students were receiving the appropriate levels of adjustments and any new students’ adjustments were recorded
- Executed routines, structures and positive behaviour management systems based on preferences and needs of students with ASD, ADHD, SLD, cognitive and developmental disabilities
- By practicing positive reinforcement of appropriate behaviours there has been a reduction of issues and students are actively engaged with their learning
- My key achievements in this role: Successfully transitioned four Year seven students and two Year eight students into mainstream classes.
YEAR 5 TEACHER
Rehoboth Christian College
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Successfully cater to a diverse range of students, including students with ADHD, Dyslexia, Selective Mutism, Autism, Anxiety, and students at educational risk
- Used a wide range of resources and strategies to implement a differentiated curriculum such as explicit teaching, ICT, HELPS fluency program, DIBELS oral reading fluency program, and cooperative and collaborative learning strategies
- Successfully implemented behaviour interventions, including 123 Magic and a 4-step behaviour management program
- Ongoing monitoring and assessing using a range of tools as diagnostic tasks, questioning, AC scope and sequence, checklists and computer applications to accurately evaluate and review student progress and achievement to ensure teaching and learning plans are based on evidence.
YEAR 5/6 TEACHER
Hillside Christian College
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning, including individualised instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small group work
- Exercised flexibility within the classroom, addressing student needs through special accommodations
- Established a learning environment that encouraged learning within the context of a collaborative venture between student and teacher, as well as amongst students themselves
- Provide an environment that is both challenging and supportive for a diverse range of student interests, backgrounds, and abilities
- Actively involved in students’ behavioural, social, and academic development, aiding students in developing emotionally, feeling comfortable in social situations, and awareness of socially acceptable behaviour.
Education
Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary English) -
Edith Cowan University
01.2023
Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary Mathematics) -
Edith Cowan University
01.2020
Master of Education (Special Education Needs) -
University of Southern Queensland
01.2018
Master of Education -
Morling College
01.2018
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) -
Edith Cowan University
01.2014
Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Management) -
Edith Cowan University
01.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Differentiated Instruction
Professionalmemberships
Teachers Registration Board (WA), Proficient, 2015
Professionallearning
- 2020, Talk for Writing
- 2019, High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS)
- 2019, Ability Based Learning and Education Support WA (ABLESWA)
- 2019, Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
- 2019, Applied First Aid
References
- Mrs Nicole Pleysier, Principal- Primary, Rehoboth Christian College, 0401 081 909, npleysier@rehoboth.wa.edu.au
- Mrs Patricia Ayre, Teacher, Rehoboth Christian College, 0476 166 332, payre@rehoboth.wa.edu.au
- Miss Kym Brooks, Teacher, Hillside Christian College, 0402 228 724, kym.brooks@hillside.wa.edu.au
Timeline
Education Support Teacher (Year 8-10)
Cannington Community College Education Support Cen
01.2022 - Current
YEAR 5 TEACHER
Rehoboth Christian College
01.2016 - 12.2020
YEAR 5/6 TEACHER
Hillside Christian College
01.2015 - 12.2015
Teacher (Year 7-8) – Literacy and Numeracy Support
Byford Secondary College
Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary English) -
Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary Mathematics) -
Edith Cowan University
Master of Education (Special Education Needs) -
University of Southern Queensland
Master of Education -
Morling College
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) -
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Management) -
Edith Cowan University
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