Zoe Carter
Frenchville,QLD
Summary
Driven by a passion for inclusive education, I have excelled in my teaching Career by fostering strong relationships, which have significantly enhanced student engagement and academic achievement. I am an expert in Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction, my strategies led to notable improvements in behaviour and learning outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Teacher
Glenmore State High School
01.2024 - Current
- Year 10 Case Manager
- Year 10 Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Teacher
- Supply Teacher
- Create, implement and maintain effective behaviour management plans and delivered these to the wider school, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- As year 10 Case Manager, I maintain accurate records of student performance data of students on ICPs and monitor attendance, informing instructional decisions for myself and teachers of these students, based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Develop, deliver and support year 10 students with targeted literacy and numeracy interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement, following the Australian Curriculum v9.
- Provide emotional support to students and families, particularly those students with additional needs such as Autism, managing the complexities of a mainstream high school.
- Developed cross-curricular connections within lesson planning to reinforce key concepts across multiple disciplines simultaneously. I have incorporated Food Technology and other key learning areas to enhance students understanding in mathematics and literacy.
- Improved student engagement by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that embraced diversity and promoted mutual respect among classmates.
Special Education Teacher
Cardiff High School
01.2022 - Current
- Teacher of a varitey of KLA's to students with a range of Special needs, with a heavy focus on PDHPE.
- Part time classroom teacher of the Emotional Disturbance, multi-categorical, and moderate intellectual disability class
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs. This included students with emotional disturbance, autism, mild and moderate intellectual disabilities.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Facilitated a Coffee Club to improve students social and workplace skills,
- Redirected students using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
Special Education Teacher
Irrawang High School
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Classroom Teacher: IO (moderate intellectual disability class).
- Art & PDHPE teacher to Autism and IM (mild intellectual disability) Classes.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth. Including Community Access Days, and transport training.
- Boosted student engagement in mathematics by introducing problem-solving activities that connected concepts to real-world situations.
- Ensured inclusion of students in mainstream environments, by ensuring they were able to participate in mainstream electives following a Life Skills syllabus.
PDHPE and Special Education Teacher
Hunter River High School
01.2015 - 05.2018
- 7-10 PDHPE, PASS & Fitness for Health Classroom Teacher.
- Established a year Stage 4 Support class for students with additional needs in mainstream.
- Learning and Support Teacher with a focus on identified students in mainstream with social and engagement difficulties.
- Developed students' skills through targeted drills and exercises, resulting in improved level of skill across an array of sports, following the NSW Syllabus.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using assessments, observations, and data analysis to make informed decisions about future instruction. Reported to students and families through parent-teacher interviews and mid-semester and yearly reports.
- Supported individual student growth with personalized coaching, recognizing unique strengths and weaknesses to tailor instruction accordingly.
- Organized successful sport events such as tournaments, fundraisers, to promote school pride and involvement. This included a whole school colour-run fundraiser and interschool netball and water-polo gala days.
PDHPE Teacher
Dubbo College
10.2012 - 01.2015
- 7-11 PDHPE, PASS, and SLR Teacher.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and a high Aboriginal-population, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness by using the Aboriginal 8-Ways of Learning pedagogy into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Served on school committees focused on improving literacy results, and behaviour management to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies, with a heavy focus on Behaviour Management.
- Scheduled and organized transportation, staffing to manage event logistics including a swimming carnival, Astley Cup, a whole school White-Ribbon Day fundraiser and inter-region netball gala days.
- Increased student interest in sports by organizing and coaching engaging and inclusive extracurricular activities, such as netball teams.
Education
Master of Special Education -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW07.2016
B Teaching (Sec)/B Health And Physical Education -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW11.2012
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Data Collection
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
References
Daina Martin - Head Teacher Special Education, Cardiff High School 0417845427
Elisha McDermott - Head Teacher Special Education, Cardiff High School 0411747059
Nicole Jones - Head Teacher PDHPE, Hunter River High School 0411327537
Timeline
Inclusion Teacher
Glenmore State High School
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Cardiff High School
01.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Irrawang High School
05.2018 - 12.2021
PDHPE and Special Education Teacher
Hunter River High School
01.2015 - 05.2018
PDHPE Teacher
Dubbo College
10.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Special Education -
University of Newcastle
B Teaching (Sec)/B Health And Physical Education -
University of Newcastle
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