Experience

Edith Cowan University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Lecturer / Tutor

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Facilitate lectures, seminars and tutorials for undergraduate and postgraduate education students in both on and off campus capacities.Deliver: assessment, educational psychology, behavior management and special educational needs/diversity focused units. Am able to disseminate complex content in a manner that makes it accessible to all students Provides in-depth feedback regarding assignments and class work



MultiLit

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Developer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of new and/or improved literacy products. Provide expert knowledge in the educational fundamentals that underpin MultiLit’s products andservices, drawing on both practical experience and theoretical knowledge.Contribute to all phases of the product development process from initial conceptualisation to finalproduct, working to established deadlines.



Concordian International School

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning Support Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

  Conducted a school wide inclusion audit to support program development and increase buy-in for inclusion practices Developed and delivered a five-year inclusion journey planImplemented a school wide RTI student support program Supported classroom teachers to provide Universal Design for Learning and differentiated instructionDeveloped strong collegial partnerships and mentored peers to support practice/skill developmentDesigned a progress monitoring and assessment toolkit that identifies explicit areas of concern and provides a roadmap for supportImplemented accelerated learning, positive behavior support and intervention programs designed to up-skill students to succeed in the mainstream classroomDesigned and implemented verbal behavior, play skills, language promotion and fine motor programs.Member of learning support policy review team.Actively participated in a school wide self-study in preparation for certification and inspection visits.K1 – G5 using the International Baccalaureate curriculum



Impact Teachers

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mainstream Classroom Teacher

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

  Strong focus on differentiated learning and assessment for learning.Designed schemes of work that supported EAL/D learners and students with diverse learning needsSupported delivery of whole school special measures development planEmployed a variety of assessment tools to monitor and assess student achievementPart of an Ofsted inspection and was identified as being ‘good with outstanding features’.Developed and delivered professional learning seminars to support the inclusion of neuro-diverse student populations in the mainstream classroom.Interviewed candidates to place them in teaching roles in leading UK schools and academies.Represented Impact Teachers at recruitment drives in the UK, Australia and Canada.



Department of Education, Western Australia

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Early Intervention Specialist Teacher

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2011

  Early intervention program (3 – 4 year olds) using the ABLLS-R and Western Australian curriculums.Used Discrete Trial Training and direct instruction methods to accelerate learning and achieve high levels of student progress. High level of data collection and analysis to guide and inform teaching practice.Positive reinforcement and tactical ignoring approach to behavior management. Developed individual education plans for all students using data from baseline assessments, developmental milestones and the WA curriuculum scope and sequence.Developed individual behavior plans using data from functional behavior assessments.Created a cohesive and positive team environment with two education assistants. Trained and supported mainstream teachers to use Applied Behavior Analysis techniques to support students in the mainstream environment.Performed home assessments and provided training in ABA techniques to support language and behavior development in the home environment.



International Centre for Excellence

• Teacher

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2010

  Multi aged grouping (4 – 15 years)Strong focus on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and inquiry learning.Facilitated workshops on Emotional Intelligence and Jolly Phonics.Implemented explicit phonics instruction using the Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar programs.Focus on small group target instruction.Supported students experiencing learning difficulties or disabilities including dyslexia and Autism Spectrum Disorder.Facilitating Emotional Intelligence (EQ) workshops for students from at-risk backgrounds including those in foster care.Facilitated parent workshops and information seminars regarding curriculum initiatives, Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Emotional Intelligence (EQ).Assisted in the facilitation of professional learning workshops in Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar.Provided training support seminars and mentoring to new educators.Regularly liaised with parents to promote positive relationships.